Pay Your U-Bill
- ACH Deduction from Checking or Savings Account
- Credit Card (2.75% processing fee)
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check
- Money Order
Cash is not accepted for U-Bill payments.
Billing statements (U-Bills) are generated the first working day of each month, with payment due on the 22nd of the month (unless otherwise noted on the bill).
Students and employees are emailed official notification when their U-Bill is available for review (sent to @uiowa.edu email address). Students have 24/7 access to view their accounts online using MyUI, and can anticipate the availability of their U-Bill around the first of the month, for each month there is a balance due and/or transaction activity on their account.
Payment Information
Payment Methods
U-Bill payments can be made online using MyUI or Employee Self Service.
Online Payment Methods:
- Automated Bank Withdrawal (ACH Deduct) from a checking or savings account - Free, no service fee
- Credit Card - A non-refundable 2.75% service fee (4.25% for international credit cards) will be assessed on all credit and debit card transactions. The University outsources credit card processing to Cashnet, a third-party vendor, to make this option available. This option is not available when making in-person payments.
Payments using a personal check, cashier's check or money order, can be mailed or made in person. Please note the University no longer accepts cash payments.
Mailing Payments:
Make checks payable to: The University of Iowa
Mail check and payment stub to:
University of Iowa Billing Office
Payment Processing
2700 University Capitol Centre
Iowa City, IA 52242
In-Person Payments:
Billing & ID Card Service Center
2700 University Capitol Center
(Old Capitol Mall, 2nd Floor above CVS)
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding University holidays)
Due Date
U-Bill payments are due on the 22nd of each month (unless otherwise noted).
Payments not received by 5:00 p.m. on the due date may result in account restrictions and and the assessment of a late payment fee.
International Payments
The University of Iowa has partnered with CIBC International Student Pay and Flywire for cost-effective payment methods for international students to pay their U-Bill with funds from their home country. Both organizations offer excellent exchange rates allowing you to initiate payment in your home country's currency (in most cases), and save a significant amount of money compared to traditional bank methods. The posting of your payment to the University will be faster, you will have the ability to track your payment and you will be notified when the University has received your funds.
Deferred Payment Options
Paying any amount less than the Statement Balance automatically enrolls your account in the Deferred Payment Plan, which allows payment of contracted items (Tuition, Room and Meal Plan) in installments. A Deferred Payment Fee will be assessed in the month the last installment is due.
Please note that the Deferred Payment Plan is not available for Winter semester, which is billed and due in the month of December.
Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Charges Billed | August | January | June |
| # of Installments | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Deferred Payment Fee | $20 | $20 | $15 |
| Installment 1 Due | August | January | June |
| Installment 2 Due | September | February | July |
| Installment 3 Due | October | March | N/A |
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employer can request to have the payment of their tuition and fees deferred until the end of the semester (about 30 days after grades are posted on MyUI) for a fee of $35.00 per semester.
Only tuition and mandatory fees are eligible for the Employer Deferment option. All other charges on your U-Bill must be paid in the month they are billed, including course fees or any other fee associated with your registration.
To apply for this deferment, the Employer Deferment Request must be completed by the student in MyUI no later than the enrollment deadline (see below for deadlines by semester).
Semester | Enrollment Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|
Fall | August 1 | January 22 |
Winter | December 1 | February 22 |
Spring | January 1 | June 22 |
Summer | June 1 | September 22 |
An accepted Employer Deferment Request does not result in the University billing the employer directly. The student will remain financially responsible for the balance of their bill and all restrictions will apply if payment is not received by the due dates stated above.
Please note that University of Iowa employees are not eligible for the employer deferment program.
Tuition Reimbursement Letter
Many employers require students to submit documentation confirming how much they were charged for base tuition and mandatory fees each semester to receive employer tuition assistance. This information is available via the Tuition Reimbursement Letter which can be downloaded from the student’s MyUI account. The letter is available for download approximately one month before classes start each semester. To access this document please follow these instructions after logging into your MyUI account:
- Select the Financial Aid & Billing section on the gold banner at the top of the screen
- Under the Finances & Billing section select Financial Documents
- Select "Tuition Reimbursement Letter" from the Document Type drop down list
- Select the appropriate semester from the Session drop down list
- Click the Create Document button and the document will be generated
If there are issues with incorrect information being listed on a Tuition Reimbursement Letter, please reach out to our office at ubill@uiowa.edu for assistance.