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Payments overview
Tuition and registration fees are due the Friday prior to the start of classes. Your tuition and fees are billed through CalCentral. For details visit the Billing page.
Billing statements are produced monthly online. After the initial due date each semester, an e-bill will be produced monthly if there is an outstanding balance on your account. For the most up-to-date information about your student account, including new charges, adjustments, aid disbursements and payments, access the “View Transactions” section under “My Finances” > Billing Summary within CalCentral.
You can grant access to your account for a delegate to make payments. You may grant delegate access to your parents/guardians if they need access to your bills. Parents, guardians, or others who plan to make payments toward student accounts must be granted delegate access through CalCentral by the student. This can be done under “Profile” in CalCentral. Please allow 24 hours for access to be granted.
Want to pay fees in installments? The Tuition and Fee Payment Plan allows for monthly installments. Sign up through CalCentral.
When do financial aid and refunds disburse? Your financial aid and any refund will be disbursed as early as 10 days before the start of instruction each term. Be sure to complete all your required tasks and maintain your eligibility for financial aid. If you expect your fees to be covered by financial aid and your financial aid file is complete, continue to monitor your award payment status and statement in CalCentral to make sure your payments have been made before classes start. Keep your calendar up to date with important dates and deadlines.
International payments via Convera or Flywire. Students paying by International Funds Transfer (foreign currency) should use our International Student Payment Options through Convera or Flywire in CalCentral.
Make a payment
For complete details, visit the Payments and Refunds web page on the Student Billing website.
Payment options
Payments will be applied to the oldest outstanding balance first.
Pay via CalCentral
- e-Check (no fee): A free convenient option allowing electronic payments from your checking or savings account.
- Credit card (2.85%* fee): We accept all major credit cards and charge a non-refundable transaction fee for each credit card payment. The minimum service fee for card transactions over $20 and less than $106 will be $3.
*2.85% fee for domestic card payments; 4.25% for international card payments. - 529 College Savings Plan ($10 fee for electronic payments).
- International Student Payments via Convera or Flywire.
By Check
- Paper check (by mail or in person at our drop box location).
- Payments by check or money order must be issued in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Make checks payable to UC Regents.
- Include your Student name and ID number on the memo line of the check.
For more information, please follow Student Billing instructions.
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL PAYMENTS TO CAL STUDENT CENTRAL.
SEND PAYMENTS TO:
University of California, Berkeley
Billing and Payment Services
PO Box 744884
Los Angeles, CA 90074-4884
Late payments
If you do not make a payment according to the due dates outlined, you may have a hold placed on your CalCentral account. Log in to CalCentral to find out if you have any holds, and if so, follow the instructions on clearing them.
Tuition and Fee Payment Plan (FPP)
To enroll in the Tuition and Fee Payment Plan (FPP), please follow these five steps:
- Activate the plan.
- Review the installments.
- Complete the Agreement.
- Review and save the installment schedule.
- Submit your first payment.
FPP enrollment deadline: The deadline to enroll in the Tuition and Fee Payment Plan is mid-September for the fall semester and mid-February for the spring semester. Exact deadlines are listed on the Billing and Payments website.
Important note on programs eligible for FPP: Enrolling in the FPP allows for the fall and spring semester registration fees to be paid in five monthly installments. Registration fees for Summer Sessions, Fall Program for Freshmen, and certain self-supporting programs are not eligible for the FPP option.
You must enroll in the FPP each fall and spring semester. The FPP enrollment is established on a per semester basis, not on an academic year. Fees must be assessed (min. balance of $600) before you can enroll in the FPP. A nonrefundable participation fee of $60 will be assessed each semester you enroll. Please do not pay the participation fee until it is billed to your CalCentral account.
Note: FPP can only be activated through a student’s CalCentral, delegates do not have access to initiate this option.
Cancel for non-payment
Details on the Cancel for Non-Payment policy can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.
Refunds and direct deposit
All refunds are issued directly to the student’s account in CalCentral unless it is a Parent PLUS Loan. Parent PLUS Loans will be paid directly to the borrower unless the request on the initial loan application states to pay directly to the student.
When will I receive my refund? When your financial aid file is complete and you have no holds or incomplete financial aid tasks, aid will begin to apply to your account in CalCentral as early as ten days before the start of the term.
Refunds for financial aid in excess of your bill will begin as early as one week before the beginning of each term. The actual timing of your refunds depends on when your financial aid is applied to your account.
About refunds
Refunds are based on the difference between charges and credits. Refunds are a result of more credits on your account in CalCentral than your actual bill at any given time.
- Receiving outside scholarships and/or departmental awards can also affect the amount of your refund.
- If your refund was less than you expected, compare your aid and/or payments made against your actual bill. If your expected aid amount is different from your bill and refund, please contact Cal Student Central.
There are two ways to receive your funds:
- The most efficient option is to have funds directly deposited to your U.S. bank account using Direct Deposit.
- If you do not have Direct Deposit, a check will be mailed to your local address within 10 business days. Please be sure your mailing address is up-to-date.
Note: Refund checks cannot be picked up in person.
Activate direct deposit
Direct deposit is the quickest way to access refunds once available.
Visit Direct Deposit and sign up today.
Note: Bank account information provided for Direct Deposit is intended for refunds only, and will never be used to make payments on your behalf.
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