Student Accounts and University Receivables
Student Account Services
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We do not accept payments by phone, please see our payment options below.
All payments must be in U.S. dollars and in any combination of the following:
Online Payment from CheckingYou must be logged in to the Student Center in Connect Carolina in order to make an online payment from your checking account. Disable your pop-up blocker to allow our payment portal page to display. The payment system is generally available 7 days a week, except for certain processing times which vary. There is currently no transaction fee for the use of this online service. Online payments from your checking account must be drawn from a U.S. bank. A $25 processing fee will be assessed for online payments that can not be processed due to insufficient funds or a closed account. Credit CardYou must be logged in to the Student Center in Connect Carolina to make a payment with your credit card (MasterCard or Diners Club card only). There is a 2.75% non-refundable transaction fee for the use of this online service. Disable your pop-up blocker to allow our payment portal page to display. The payment system is generally available 7 days a week, except for certain processing times which vary. We no longer accept VISA for payment because VISA will not allow us to charge a fee to recover the cost. The University has chosen not to assess a new fee to all students to cover the cost for some students to pay with a credit card. We continue to accept MasterCard online, as well as online payment from your checking account. Financial Aid/Outside ScholarshipsMany students receive some form of financial aid. Students expecting financial aid may DEFER payment of tuition prior to the semester due date. Students may request a deferment by logging in to the Student Center. Select "Request Deferment" from the drop down box in the finances section. Financial aid received in excess of cashier's office charges will be refunded to the student. For more information on Financial Aid Refunds, click here. Students receiving funding from sources outside of the University (i.e. entities other than the Office of Scholarships & Student Aid (OSSA), University Departments and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) should complete the Outside Scholarships & Resources Reporting Form and return it to OSSA. The Scholarship Provider should make check(s) payable to UNC-CH and send them to the check payment address below, making sure to include the student's full name and UNC-CH PID, the full name of the scholarship and the terms to which the funds should be applied. If the check is made co-payable to a student and UNC, then the student will be required to endorse the check in our office before the funds can be applied to the student account. Installment Payment PlansThis option is offered through Tuition Management Systems, Inc. (TMS) for the Fall and Spring terms only. Eligible expenses are tuition, fees, meal plans and on-campus housing. For information about the plans, see our FACT SHEET (PDF). To enroll, phone 1-800-722-4867 or view http://www.afford.com/unc. The University has a payroll deduction plan to allow graduate student employees to pay tuition and fees from their paychecks during the fall and spring terms. For more information, click here. Wire TransfersFollow the instructions for transferring funds (PDF) to a student account or contact the Head Teller at 919-962-5846. Check, Money Order or Cashier's CheckPlease send check by mail or deliver in person to our drop box located on the first floor of the SASB North building near the information desk. Checks and cashier's checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Check payments are posted within one business day of receipt. Please allow five to seven business days for US mail to be received. A $25 processing fee will be assessed for payments that can not be processed due to insufficient funds or a closed account. Please click to see our Returned Check Fee. Payments should be made payable to UNC-CH. Please note the student's PID on any check, cashier's check or money order. Our address is:
CashLarge Cash Payments are discouraged for security reasons. Deliver in person only. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays, excluding Holidays. Tuition/Fee Waivers and Sponsored Billing (including 529 Plans)For information about Tuition/Fee Waivers and Sponsored Billing, please see the appropriate sections under "Our Services". |
