Payments
After applying for financial aid, many students want to know where their money is. The all-important answer depends a lot on you. Financial aid is scheduled to pay toward your account approximately 10 days before the semester begins. Your aid will be disbursed only if you have completed all of your requirements.
Visit , and choose the specific aid year if you are unsure where you stand. The 鈥淩equirements鈥 link will tell you if you have additional documents to turn in, whether you have to complete a promissory note or loan entrance counseling. Keep track of your financial aid status using our checklist.
Other ways to pay your balance
- Scholarships and Grants
- Payment Plan
- Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan or Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
- Private Alternative Loan
Drop box
Bronco Express has two drop boxes available for the submission of documents and check or money order payments (no cash payments). One drop box is located outside of the Student Financial Aid office in the lobby and the second located outside of Cashiering in the Seibert Administration building. When submitting multiple pages, please use a stapler, paper clip or envelope. Western ID Numbers (WIN) MUST be included on all documents.
Refunds
An overpayment or excess financial aid paid to your account will be refunded to you. Refunds can either be directly deposited to your personal account or they may be mailed to you. Accounts Receivable has complete information about the University's refund options.
Personal payment options
Tuition, fees, residence hall charges, University apartment rent, health center charges, library fines and other University related charges on your student account can be paid by cash, check, credit card or electronic checking or savings. 51福利社 accepts payments by electronic checking or savings on the Web. Credit and debit card payments (American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover) can be only and are subject to a convenience fee of 2.95% or $3, whichever is larger. Authorized Proxy Users may make payments using the website.
- Payments can be made at Bronco Express with check (personal or cashier鈥檚) or money order.
- No payments can be made via phone.
- No credit or debit card payments are accepted by mail or in person.
- Parking violation payments can be made online or in person at parking services.
Tax benefits
Taxpayers may be eligible for education-related tax deductions or tax credits, including: and other tax benefits for education. The has further information.
51福利社 does not provide personal tax advice. To determine your eligibility for any educational related tax deductions or tax credits, please contact a personal tax advisor or the .
1098-T form
51福利社 is required to mail a 1098-T form to most students on the amount of tuition and qualified fees paid. The 1098-T form is mailed by Jan. 31 each year. To claim the credit, the student or parent needs to complete the .
Each year after Jan. 31, you can also access your own . If you have questions about the information indicated on your 1098-T form, please call (866) 428-1098.
