Billing Information
Viewing Your Bill
The University of KU utilizes eBills to generate student account statements for tuition, fees and other university charges.
Students can view current and prior period eBills by logging in to Enroll & Pay Click on Student Financials tile the Account Services and then View or Print eBill.
Parents, guardians or others can view a student's current and prior eBills if they are set-up as a Delegate on the student's account. Learn more about Delegate access
Sample Bill
| Category | Item | Definition | Notes / More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge | Adjusted Tuition | Tuition that was previously charged at a different rate and adjusted due to a waiver or another adjustment. | Previous tuition charges were removed and adjusted tuition was charged in their place. |
| Charge | All Sports Combo | A pass that gives students the opportunity to attend regular season home KU football and men’s basketball games. | Prices are updated yearly. Passes may be purchased during enrollment periods or in person at the Kansas Athletics Ticket Office. |
| Charge | Bookstore Charges | Charges related to purchases at the bookstore, which may also include supply fees. | Students should contact the Bookstore directly for specific charge questions. |
| Charge | Course Fee | A fee assessed per credit hour in addition to tuition. | The amount depends on the course or courses the student is enrolled in. |
| Charge | Enrollment Deposit | A required deposit for new incoming freshmen to confirm their place in the next KU class. | The deposit covers Orientation, first-year programming, and the student’s KU ID card. |
| Charge | Guest Orientation Fee | A fee assessed for each guest who attends Orientation. | This fee is charged to the student’s fall bill. |
| Charge | ISS Check-In Fee | A charge for completing the ISS Check-In. | This fee is billed to the student account after completion of ISS Check-In. |
| Charge | ISS Orientation Fee | A fee for International Student Orientation, which includes online pre-arrival content and an in-person portion. | All new international students are required to register for and attend. |
| Charge | Initial KU Card / Replacement KU Card | The KU Card is the official identification card for students, faculty, staff, and other KU community members. | Students’ initial cards are paid through the enrollment deposit. Replacement cards have a fee if lost, stolen, or damaged. |
| Charge | Late Payment Fee | A fee assessed for outstanding tuition and fee balances when payments are not received by the established due date. | More information is available in the Tuition and Fee Late Fee Assessment Policy. |
| Charge | Library Charges | Charges from KU Libraries that are transferred to Student Accounts & Receivables if unpaid after 90 days. | Questions about specific library charges should be directed to Library staff. |
| Charge | New Student Fee – Transfer | A required fee for new transfer students that is added to the student bill after enrollment. | This is not a deposit and does not need to be paid upfront. |
| Charge | NRA Withholding Tax | A withholding tax charge for international students when part of a scholarship, fellowship, or grant is considered compensation for services performed in the United States. | The withholding tax rate is 30% but may be reduced in certain circumstances. |
| Charge | Optional Campus Fees | Optional products and services offered by KU and affiliate organizations. | Available only during certain enrollment periods and not during add/drop times. |
| Charge | Parking / Parking Tickets | Students, faculty, and staff may purchase one automobile and one motorcycle or moped permit per year. | Permit fees may be added to the student account. Parking tickets must be paid through the parking office and are not added to the student account. |
| Charge | Required Health Insurance NRA | Mandatory health insurance coverage for certain international students and dependents. | Applies to F-1, F-2, J-1, and J-2 statuses based on enrollment and program requirements. |
| Charge | Return Check Charge | A charge applied when deposited checks or e-checks do not clear. | A $30 charge is placed on the student account for each returned payment instrument. |
| Charge | Student Health Services | Charges incurred at Watkins Health Services. | Students should contact Watkins directly for questions about specific charges. |
| Charge | TouchNet: Installment Due | A charge shown for students enrolled in the TouchNet payment plan. | This line indicates the payment amount due for the payment plan. |
| Credit | Departmental Scholarships | A scholarship awarded by a specific KU department or office. | Questions should be directed to the department or office that awarded the scholarship. |
| Credit | FAS Scholarship | A freshman or transfer merit scholarship that may appear in the financial aid package instead of the exact merit scholarship name. | Questions should be directed to Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Credit | Outside Scholarship / FAS Payment | A scholarship received from an outside organization not affiliated with KU. | Outside scholarships must be reported to Financial Aid & Scholarships for processing. |
| Credit | Refund of Overpayment | A refund issued when financial aid or credits exceed the amount of the balance due. | Refunds are issued by direct deposit. Students should update bank account information in Enroll & Pay if needed. |
| Credit | Third Party Sponsorship | A financial arrangement where a KU office, department, or outside organization pays for a student’s educational expenses. | This may include tuition, fees, departmental sponsorships, or research-funded sponsorships. |
| Credit | Waiver – GTA % Appt | A credit for graduate students with a GTA, GRA, or GA position who receive tuition benefits. | The benefit may cover all or part of tuition and fees. |
| Credit | Wvr- % GTA Appt Crse Fee | A credit for graduate students with a GTA, GRA, or GA position who receive tuition benefits for differential course fees. | The benefit may cover all or part of eligible differential course fees. |
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