Navigating Tuition Payment Deadlines at the University of San Francisco

Understanding tuition payment deadlines and financial aid processes is crucial for students at the University of San Francisco (USF) to ensure smooth enrollment and avoid unnecessary fees or registration cancellations. This article outlines the essential information regarding tuition payment, financial aid, and related policies at USF.

Student Agreement of Financial Responsibility

Each semester, prior to online registration for classes, every student is required to complete the Student Agreement of Financial Responsibility. This agreement signifies the student's understanding of their financial obligations to the University.

Tuition Payment Deadlines and Avoiding Late Fees

To avoid late payment fees, tuition and other out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Financial Aid must be paid on the due dates published by the University of San Francisco prior to the first day of classes for fall and spring semesters. The University publishes these dates well in advance of each semester. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of these deadlines and ensure timely payment.

All deferred and unpaid balances including late fees shall be due not later than August 1st for fall semester charges, January 2nd for Spring semester charges, and May 1st for Summer charges as a condition for financial clearance to enroll in classes in subsequent sessions. On that date, payment in full for the term is due, or students must have enrolled in the payment plan. To avoid registration cancellation for the term, students are required to submit payment by the payment due date.

Billing and Invoices

Students will be billed for all unpaid charges on their Account. Invoices, also known as e-bills, are available online once the student registers for classes. Both students and authorized payers will receive notification of an online bill when new bills are available. It is important to regularly check these bills for accuracy and upcoming payment deadlines.

Read also: Tuition Payment Guide

Consequences of Outstanding Balances

Continuing students with an outstanding balance may face serious consequences, including:

Registration cancellation (Fall and Spring Semesters only)
Inability to register for future classes
Inability to attend classes
Withholding of transcripts
Withholding of diplomas

These restrictions will remain in place until the account has been paid in full.

Late Fees and Collection Procedures

USF may impose late fees and/or deferment fees on outstanding balances. Furthermore, USF reserves the right to recover all costs involved with collection and/or litigation of delinquent accounts. If an account must be sent to collection or litigation due to nonpayment of the outstanding balance, USF reserves the right to demand payment in full for subsequent semesters of enrollment prior to the beginning of each semester.

Non-Certified Funds

If repayment is made with non-certified funds, account holds will not be lifted until the funds have been cleared. This may delay registration or the release of transcripts.

Customized Statements

In addition to the online bill history in View & Pay, students can request a customized statement. However, a $10.00 fee per request will be charged.

Financial Aid

Key Dates and Deadlines

May 15: Priority Deadline to "accept" financial aid offered online via the myUSF student portal. This only needs to be done once during a student's time at USF School of Law.
June 23: The University Financial Aid Office will begin downloading PLUS Loan credit approvals for new admits and Master Promissory Note (MPN) completion notices for both the Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans.
August 1: Fall 2025 Tuition Payment Deadline. Any financial aid that you have been offered and have accepted, including the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Graduate PLUS loan, scholarship and grant will appear as "Authorized Financial Aid" on your myUSF Student Account as long as you have completed all disbursement requirements prior to August 1. The Authorized Financial Aid will appear as credit towards your tuition bill.
August 15: Earliest scheduled Fall 2025 disbursement date for aid including federal and private loans.
Early July: The Law Financial Aid Office will begin auditing individual students' financial aid files to ensure completion of all federal aid requirements needed to make financial aid available for the fall semester and credited towards the fall tuition bill, which is due on August 1.

Types of Financial Aid

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: The Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan funds will disburse to the University in two equal installments, once each semester.
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan will allow eligible graduate and professional students to borrow up to the maximum annual cost of attendance, less any other aid you have been awarded and accepted. The maximum PLUS Loan amount that you can borrow is the total cost of your attendance less any other aid you have been awarded and accepted. Your financial aid award noted listed your maximum PLUS Loan amount that you are eligible to apply for the upcoming academic year. You can "accept" this aid online via your myUSF student portal. This is a credit-based loan, and approval is based on creditworthiness by the Department of Education. Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan funds will disburse to the University in two equal installments, once each semester.
Private Loans: A student with additional or unmet need who does not intend to borrow from the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan program may want to consider applying for a private loan. Private loan programs are available through a number of private loan vendors. Approval of any private loan is based on credit worthiness and is determined by each individual loan vendor. Once approved, the student must accept the loan and submit a promissory note to the private loan vendor. The loan vendor will notify the University Financial Aid Office of the private loan approval and receipt of the promissory note. The University will then "certify" the private loan. Private loan funds will disburse to the University in two equal installments, once each semester.
Scholarships: First year scholarship aid is disbursed in two equal installments, once each semester.

Disbursement of Financial Aid

Disbursement dates are the earliest possible dates that funds from both federal and private sources can be sent to the University each semester. Funds are typically sent electronically by each provider in two equal installments, once each semester. Please note that the disbursement date is NOT the date that you receive a refund check or a direct deposit refund in your bank account for your cost of living expenses.

Payment Plan

If unable to pay the tuition bill/balance due on August 1, or if financial aid has not yet been awarded to help pay the tuition bill, students can enroll in the 4-month payment plan for $50. Tuition is due in 4 equal installments with the first installment due on August 1 and subsequent payments due on September 1, October 1, and November 1. The minimum balance needed to enroll is $2,250. Your fall semester class registration will be CANCELED if the required payment is not covered by Authorized Financial Aid, personal funds (or a combination of both) or enrollment in the payment plan by the August 1 payment due date.

Important Notices

Credit Card Payments: The University will NOT accept credit card or debit card transactions as a means to pay your tuition bill.
Health Insurance: All USF students are required to have health insurance. If needed, an insurance waiver must be applied for each semester for each academic year.
Refunds: If total financial aid exceeds the tuition bill, any excess aid funds will be refunded once aid disburses and after the tuition bill is paid. Refunds are sent electronically to a bank account if enrolled in the direct deposit refund process. Direct deposit refunds are typically received in the bank account 2-5 business days AFTER the aid funds have been disbursed to the University, depending on the banking institution. A paper check refund is typically made available 7-10 business days AFTER the aid funds have disbursed to the University. The direct deposit refund process is the quickest way to receive excess aid funds for living expenses. If you are relying on a refund for living expenses including the purchase of your books, food, etc., please plan accordingly. Please note that the earliest that a new student can expect to receive a direct deposit aid refund in their bank account may not be until August 21.

Additional Information

Study Abroad Programs

Students can use financial aid to pay for their program costs. Most financial aid can be used for study abroad programs. For more information please visit a branch campus Global Learning Office.

Payment Methods for Study Abroad Programs

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Student Accounts Office

The Student Accounts Office administers the communication, billing, and receipt of all University charges and payments. If you have questions about your account or about our policies, please contact us or stop by our office in Jorden Hall, Room 204.

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