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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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Welcome!

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

Students log in to Buff Portal
Authorized payers log in to CUBill&Pay

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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Fall 2025 Payment Plans

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

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

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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 requirements website.

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August 14: Fall 2025 tuition and fee bills will be available online

First fall bills will be available on Thursday, August 14. Payment will be due on September 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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September 5: Payment for tuition and fees is due

Payment for fall semester 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 December.)

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

Fall 2025

Aug. 4 (Mon.): Fall 2025 Last Day to Sign Up for the 5-Payment Plan
Aug. 5 (Tues.): Summer 2025 Payment Deadline (July Bill)
Aug. 11 (Mon.): Fall 2025 Last Day to Complete Immunization Requirements
Aug. 13 (Wed.): Summer 2025 Last Day to Apply for COF or Submit a COF Lifetime Limit Extension Request
Aug. 14 (Thurs.): Fall 2025 Tuition & Fee Bill Available Online
 

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Dates may be subject to change.

 

Announcements

2026-27 CU Boulder Scholarships

The 2025-26 CU Boulder Scholarship Application is now closed. The application for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 opens on Dec. 1, 2025. Some applications are due as early as Feb. 15. The general application is due Mar. 15 by 11:59 p.m. (MT). Learn more >>