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​Welcome! Everything you need to know about understanding your bill, making payments and getting refunds is right here.

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Is someone helping pay your tuition and fees?

In Buff Portal, students can give up to five people access to CUBill&Pay to view and pay the tuition bill. Learn more about authorized payers >>

Authorizing payers is different than 3rd party sponsorships. Learn more about 3rd party sponsorships >> 

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January 15: Spring 2026 tuition and fee bills will be available online

First spring bills will be available on Thursday, Jan. 15. Payment will be due on Feb. 5. View payment options >> 

Students can view the bill in Buff Portal
Authorized payers can view the bill in CUBill&Pay

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Confirmation deposits releasing earlier

Starting Spring 2026, confirmation deposits will release to student accounts during their first semester of enrollment. Learn more about this update >>

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February 4: Last day to sign up for the 3-payment plan for spring tuition and fees

Pay tuition and fees over the course of the semester by signing up for a payment plan.  Learn more >>

Students can sign up in Buff Portal
Authorized payers sign up in CUBill&Pay

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February 5: Payment for tuition and fees is due

Payment for spring semester is due in full unless you’ve signed up for a payment plan. View payment options >> (If you signed up for a payment plan, your payment will automatically be processed on the 5th of each month through April.)

Students pay the bill in Buff Portal
Authorized payers pay the bill in to CUBill&Pay

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Spring 2026

Jan. 15 (Thurs.): Spring 2026 tuition and fee bill available online 
Feb. 4 (Wed.): Spring 2026 last day to sign up for 3-payment plan for tuition and fees
Feb. 5 (Thurs.): Spring 2026 tuition and fees due date (11:59 p.m. MT)
 

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Dates may be subject to change.

 

Announcements

2026-27 CU Boulder Scholarships

The application for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 is now open. Some applications are due as early as Feb. 15. The general application is due Mar. 15 by 11:59 p.m. (MT). Learn more >>