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

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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The health insurance portal is now open

All students must complete the health insurance requirement at the beginning of every academic year. Confirm your insurance selection by Friday, Aug. 22.

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

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Fall 2025 Payment Plans

Pay tuition and fees over the course of the semester by signing up for a payment plan. Fall payment plan enrollment opens June 5. 

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

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July 10: Summer 2025 tuition and fee bills will be available online

Summer bills for new and/or unpaid charges will be available on Thursday, July 10. Payment will be due on August 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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August 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 July.)

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 >>

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Summer 2025

July 10 (Thurs.): Summer 2025 Tuition & Fee Bill Available Online (New and/or Unpaid Charges) 
July 18 (Fri.): Fall 2025 Last Day to Submit a Petition for Colorado Residency
Aug. 4 (Mon.): Fall 2025 Last Day to Sign Up for the 5-Payment Plan
Aug. 5 (Tues.): Payment Deadline (July Bill)
 

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.

2025-26 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 >>