Payments
The University accepts the following methods of payments: electronic check (eCheck), credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, check by mail, international wire, and depository box.
Please Note: University Bursar does not accept cash payments. If you do not currently have a United States bank account, there are several banking options near campus. Setting up a bank account will allow you to make online student account payments via eCheck, and receive electronic refunds (eRefunds).
Online Payments
eCheck
An eCheck, also referred to as an ACH payment, bank transfer, or ePayment, is an electronic withdrawal from a checking or savings account at a domestic (U.S.) bank account.
Benefits include:
- eChecks are the fastest and safest way to make your student account payment.
- There is no fee for paying by eCheck.
- Payment posts to the student account immediately.
Individuals who wish to use eChecks against another type of account (credit card, home equity line of credit, money market account, mutual fund, etc.), must contact their financial institution to verify that electronic checks can be written against that account.
Information you will need to pay by eCheck:
- 9-digit bank routing number. If your financial institution has domestic and international routing numbers, enter the domestic routing number when making an eCheck payment.
- U.S bank account number (NOT the number on your debit card).
If you do not know your bank routing and/or account number, contact your financial institution.
Credit Card, Debit Card and Apple Pay
The University accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa credit cards, debit cards and Apple Pay payments online through UI-Pay. Pre-paid cards are not accepted.
All domestic credit card, debit card and Apple Pay transactions will be assessed a non-refundable 2.5% service fee. The service fee will appear as a separate charge on your credit card statement and two payment transactions will appear on your UI-Pay account Transaction History.
Making an Online Payment
Payment should be mailed at least ten business days prior to the due date to allow for mail delivery and processing time.
Scholarship checks should NOT be mailed to this address. To ensure proper credit to UI-Pay accounts, please direct all scholarship payment checks to the financial aid office on the recipient's campus of attendance. Visit the Scholarship Payments section of our website for details.
The student's name and University Identification Number (UIN) must be written on the check. A printed copy of the payment stub must be included to ensure proper credit. Checks should be made payable to the University of Illinois and mailed to the following location:
University of Illinois Payment Center
Student A/R
28393 Network Place
Chicago IL 60673-1283
Contact University Bursar for instructions to send overnight payments.
International Wire Transfer Payments
University of Illinois has partnered with Flywire™, PayMyTuition, and CIBC International Student Pay to offer an innovative and streamlined way to make international tuition payments. Visit the International Payment page of our website for instructions on making an international tuition payment.
Depository Payment Locations
Payments may be deposited in a secured drop box at the following locations:
Urbana-Champaign
Henry Administration Building (HAB) – Outside Northeast entrance in parking lot, available 24/7.
Chicago
Student Services Building (SSB) – Harrison Street entrance.
Marshfield Avenue Building (MAB) – Outside front entrance, on the north side of the doorway, available 24/7.
Springfield
University Hall Building (UHB) - Hallway outside room 1003.