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December 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 >> 

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

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Spring 2026 payment plans open Dec. 9

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

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

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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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Set up direct deposit

Direct deposit allows for quick, secure deposit of refunds into your bank account. Learn more >>

View & Pay the Bill

 

Important Dates

Fall 2025

Dec. 5 (Fri.): Fall 2025 last day to apply for COF or submit a COF lifetime limit extension request
Dec. 5 (Fri.): Fall 2025 payment due for tuition and fees (new and/or unpaid charges on the tuition bill)
Dec. 9 (Tue.): Spring 2026 payment plans are available

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Dates may be subject to change.

 

Announcements

2026-27 CU Boulder Scholarships

The application for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 is now open. Some applications are due as early as Feb. 15. The general application is due Mar. 15 by 11:59 p.m. (MT). Learn more >>

Winter & Spring 2026 Last Day to Submit a Petition for Colorado Residency

To qualify for resident classification for winter and spring 2026, you must have established domicile by Jan. 11, 2025. The last day to submit a petition for Colorado residency is Dec. 12, 2025. Learn more >>