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Everything you need to know about understanding your bill, making payments and getting refunds is right here. Learn about to-do items for new students.

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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Direct Deposit

Set up direct deposit ahead of time to get your refund quickly, smoothly and avoid delays.

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September 10: Fall 2026 bills will be available online

Fall bills for new and/or unpaid charges will be available Thursday, September 10. Payment will be due on October 5. Check out payment options.

 

Oct. 5: Payment for tuition and fees is due

Payment for new and/or unpaid charges 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 December.)

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Fall 2026

Sept. 9 (Wed.): Fall 2026 first day to sign up for the 3-payment plan for tuition and fees
Sept. 10 (Thur.): Fall 2026 tuition & fee bill available online (new and/or unpaid charges)
Oct. 4 (Sun.): Fall 2026 last day to sign up for the 3-payment plan

See more Dates & Deadlines and subscribe.

Dates may be subject to change.

 

Announcements

2027-28 CU Boulder Scholarships

The 2026-27 CU Boulder Scholarship Application is now closed. The application for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 opens on Dec. 1, 2026. Some applications are due as early as Feb. 15. The general application is due Mar. 15 by 11:59 p.m. (MT). Learn more >>