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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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Upcoming Virtual Event: Navigating Cost and Your Bill

July 28, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time 

Get the information you need to navigate your bill this fall. Join us for an overview of tuition, billing, payment plans and how to set up your student account. A brief Q&A session will follow. 

   Register for July 28

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Health insurance portal now open

All students must complete the health insurance requirement at the beginning of every academic year. Confirm your insurance selection by Tuesday, Sept. 1.

You can find instructions on how to make your selections on the Health Insurance Requirement website.

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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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Aug. 5: Payment for summer tuition and fees is due

Payment for new and/or unpaid summer charges is due in full unless you’ve signed up for a payment plan. View payment options. 

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Fall 2026 Payment Plans

Pay tuition and fees over the course of the semester by signing up for a payment plan. Fall payment plan enrollment is now open. 

Students can sign up in Buff Portal
Authorized payers sign up in CUBill&Pay

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Summer & Fall 2026

Aug. 4 (Tues.): Fall 2026 last day to sign up for the 5-payment plan
Aug. 5 (Wed.): Summer 2026 tuition and fees due date (new and/or unpaid charges)
Aug. 6 (Thur.): Summer 2026 last day to apply for COF or submit a COF lifetime limit extension request

See more Dates & Deadlines and subscribe.

Dates may be subject to change.

 

Announcements

2027-28 CU Boulder Scholarships

The 2026-27 CU Boulder Scholarship Application is now closed. The application for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 opens on Dec. 1, 2026. Some applications are due as early as Feb. 15. The general application is due Mar. 15 by 11:59 p.m. (MT). Learn more >>