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​Welcome! Everything you need to know about understanding your bill, making payments and getting refunds is right here.

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Is someone helping pay your tuition and fees?

In Buff Portal, students can give up to five people access to CUBill&Pay to view and pay the tuition bill. Learn more about authorized payers >>

Authorizing payers is different than 3rd party sponsorships. Learn more about 3rd party sponsorships >> 

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April 10: Spring 2025 tuition and fee bills will be available online

Spring bills for new and/or unpaid charges will be available on Thursday, April 10. Payment will be due on May 5. View payment options >>

Students can view the bill in Buff Portal
Authorized payers can view the bill in CUBill&Pay

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April 21: Summer 2025 payment plans are available

Pay tuition and fees over the course of the semester by signing up for a payment plan.

Students can view the bill in Buff Portal
Authorized payers can view the bill in CUBill&Pay

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May 5: Payment for tuition and fees is due

Payment for new and/or unpaid charges is due in full unless you’ve signed up for a payment plan. View payment options >> (If you signed up for a payment plan, your payment will automatically be processed on the 5th of each month through April.)

Students pay the bill in Buff Portal
Authorized payers pay the bill in CUBill&Pay

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Direct Deposit

Set up direct deposit ahead of time to get your refund quickly, smoothly and avoid delays. Learn more >>

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1098-T tax forms are available in Buff Portal

If you are a parent or family member claiming a student for tax purposes, the student can download the 1098-T form and send it to you. Learn more >>

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Spring 2025

May 1 (Thur.): Spring 2025 last day to apply for COF or submit a COF lifetime limit extension request.
May 4 (Sun.): Summer 2025 Last Day to Sign Up for the 3-Payment Plan.
May 5 (Mon.): Payment deadline (Apr. bill).
May 7 (Wed.): Spring 2025 Last Day to Authorize COF
May 15 (Thurs.): Summer 2025 Tuition & Fee Bill Available Online
Jun. 4 (Wed.): Summer 2025 Last Day to Sign Up for a Payment Plan
 

See more Dates & Deadlines and subscribe>>

Dates may be subject to change.

 

Announcements

2025-26 CU Boulder Rates

Tuition, fee and on-campus housing rates for 2025–26 will be published by June 1 after they are approved by the Board of Regents and finalized by Budget, Fiscal and Planning.

2024-25 CU Boulder Scholarships

Scholarship applications for next year open November 1, with some applications due as early as February 15. The general application is due March 15 by 11:59 p.m. (MT). Learn more >>