Check out the University Bursar’s New Student To-Do List in the New Students section of the website at www.paymybill.uillinois.edu/ to learn all about your student’s account at the University of Illinois.
Have your student set you up as an Authorized Payer so you will have access to your student’s billing information, make online payments, and enroll in an optional Payment Plan. Read up on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Have your student enroll in Direct Deposit for any student account refunds. Write down the fall, spring, and summer payment due dates on your calendar. Tuition and fee charges for fall and spring terms are due on the 28th of September, February, and June If you don’t plan on paying tuition in full by the due date, enroll in an optional Payment Plan. Put a reminder on your calendar to check your student’s account balance each month. Have your student contact their financial aid counselor to make sure that their financial aid file is complete. Register for an “Online Orientation Webinar” or watch our “Paying Your Bill” video series in the New Students section of our website. Subscribe to our Student Money Management Center’s monthly e-newsletter (studentmoney.uillinois.edu/Contact) for tips and tricks to keep your finances on track. And last, but not least, introduce yourself to the office staff while on campus! They love to meet the customers they serve!
