Finances
Whether you're looking for instructions on how to pay your bill, information on on-campus jobs, or a list of campus banking services, this page provides a comprehensive overview of your money matters as ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é student.
Billing, fees, and payments FAQ
Where can I see my bill?
You can view your bill in UR Student. (View this and on how to access your bill.) Students are billed each semester.
- If you are starting classes in August, your bill will be posted by the date listed on the new student checklist.
- If you are starting classes in January, bills will begin posting to student accounts in mid-November.
What is the mandatory health fee?
The mandatory health fee assures the availability of accessible, high quality health care services on campus for all full-time ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é students. All full-time students pay the mandatory health fee, which covers care and services provided by the University Health Service (UHS) and the University Counseling Center (UCC) at their offices. The charge for the mandatory health fee appears on your tuition billing statement.
Why is the UR Student Health Insurance Plan cost on my bill if I already have health insurance?
All charges for incoming undergraduate students are assessed based on when they will begin their studies at the University:
- Fall entrants (those beginning their studies in August): charges assessed in mid-July
- Spring entrants (those beginning their studies in January): charges assessed on a rolling basis, beginning in mid-November
If you do not complete the Online Health Insurance Process to waive the UR Student Health Insurance Plan before the charges are assessed, you will be automatically enrolled in the plan and charged the cost of the plan. (Your external insurance plan must meet these criteria in order for you to waive coverage in the University-sponsored plan.)
To avoid this charge on your bill, make sure to complete the Online Health Insurance Process to waive coverage by July 1 (for fall entrants) and as soon as possible after enrolling (for spring entrants).
When is my bill due?
Payment is due by the tenth of the month, unless otherwise specified. You (and your authorized family or friends) will receive an email notification to view your student account before your bill is due. To authorize a third party to view your bill and access the online payment option in UR Student, view this and .
Are payment plans available?
The University offers a monthly payment option, which consists of four monthly payments for each semester. The payment due dates are August 10, September 10, October 10, and November 10 for the fall semester and December 10, January 10, February 10, and March 10 for the spring semester.
You must elect the monthly payment option at the start of every semester. A $25 administrative fee will be charged to your student account each semester when this plan is chosen. Learn more on the Bursar's website.
Can my parent or family member see my bill?
Your authorized friends or family members will receive email notifications to view your student account before charges are due. To authorize a third party to view your bill and access the online payment option in UR Student, view this and .
How do I pay my bill?
Online: You can view and pay your bill in UR Student. (View this and on how to access your bill.) To authorize a third party to pay your bill in UR Student, view this and .
By mail: Checks should be made payable to ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é and the student ID# should be noted on the check. Payment must be in U.S. dollars, and drawn on a U.S. bank. Postdated checks submitted cannot be held for deposit. A returned check charge of $20.00 will be charged when a check presented in payment of a student's account is not honored by the bank. Payments sent via U.S. Mail or Express Service should be addressed to:
ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é
Office of the Bursar
330 Meliora Hall
Box 270037
ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é, NY 14627
By wire transfer: The ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é has partnered with to provide international students with an easy and secure method to send international payments in your home currency. Learn more on the Bursar's website.
Financial aid
Financial aid is one way you might pay for your ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é education. If so, your financial aid will be managed by the University's Financial Aid office. The office includes several financial aid counselors, which are assigned to students based on last name or family name and/or special population. If you have any questions about financial aid, your financial aid counselor should be your first resource. Find your counselor on the office's website.
Student employment
Working an on-campus job might be one of a few different ways you can afford your ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é education. The Student Employment Office supports the hiring process for all hourly paid, matriculated students on all University campuses. On-campus positions range from research assistants to Starbucks baristas, and everything in-between.
Student Employment also manages JobLink, an online system that connects you with employers on campus. Through JobLink, you can find not only a listing of open jobs on campus, but also information on the best way to search for and apply to jobs, as well as how to upload your resume and other application materials.
Please note: all incoming first-year and transfer students will not be able to access JobLink until 2 weeks before their first semester begins.
International student finances
For information about opening a U.S. bank account and managing your finances during your time in ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é, visit the International Services Office's Finances page.