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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.

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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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August 13: Fall 2026 bills will be available online

First fall bills will be available Thursday, August 13. Payment will be due on September 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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Health insurance portal now open

All students must complete the health insurance requirement at the beginning of every academic year. Confirm your insurance selection by Tuesday, Sept. 1.

You can find instructions on how to make your selections on the Health Insurance Requirement website.

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Sept. 5: Payment for fall tuition and fees is due

Payment for fall 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 December.)

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Fall 2026 Payment Plans

Pay tuition and fees over the course of the semester by signing up for a payment plan. Fall payment plan enrollment is now open. 

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

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Fall 2026

Aug. 13 (Thur.): Fall 2026 tuition & fee bill available online
Sept. 1 (Tues.): Fall 2026 last day to select or waive student health insurance
Sept. 4 (Fri.): Fall 2026 last day to sign up for 4-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 >>