How to Pay for College
UCSC eBill/ePay:
Electronic payments (eCheck, Credit Card, or 529 Savings Plan online payments) are the most safe and convenient way to pay your balance. Online payments through UCSC eBill/ePay are posted to your student account within one business day.
UCSC eBill/ePay – Student Payer Information
UCSC eBill/ePay – Housing Only Payments
Statement Availability
Statements are posted to UCSC eBill/ePay and MyUCSC at the end of each month within 1-2 days of the date listed on the Billing Schedule. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the statement.
Check your MyUCSC often for messages and new charges. University charges are considered delinquent after the due date at the top of each statement. Be sure to read your statement carefully for the current due date or visit our Billing Schedule for a listing of upcoming dates.
Statements are available on UCSC eBill/ePay or MyUCSC for students to print or download.
It is your responsibility to keep the Campus Housing Office informed of any payment delays—no matter what the source of funds (financial aid, outside scholarship, personal funds, etc.). A deferment, without a late fee, may be approved if you contact us BEFORE the payment due date. Late fees are assessed if payment is not in your university billing account by the established due dates. Each housing late fee is $25.
Each student has a university billing account with UC Santa Cruz and a billing statement is generated each month there are charges due on your account. View your billing statement and account activity online through the MyUCSC Portal (my.ucsc.edu). If your parent/guardian will be paying your housing charges, you can grant them access to your billing statements and give them the ability to make payments.
If you receive financial aid, most aid awards will credit directly to your university billing account once you have met all the conditions for aid disbursement. These awards are applied to your tuition and registration fees first, and any remaining awards are applied to your university housing and dining charges. Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office at (831) 459-2963 with any questions regarding conditions for aid disbursement.
Prior to a Housing Enrollment Hold being placed, you will receive an email notification from your Accounts Adviser at the Campus Housing Office that you have a past due housing and/or meal plan balance. The email informs you that a hold will be placed on your university account if the balance is not paid in full by a specific deadline.
The disclosure of information from student records is governed by federal law (FERPA), and is intended to protect the students right to privacy. Information regarding a students housing/dining charges cannot be discussed or released to any third party, including a parent or legal guardian, without the students consent. If you would like to authorize another person to discuss your housing/dining charges with the Campus Housing Office, please complete the Release of Information (ROI) authorization process in the Housing Portal .
FAQ
How do I pay my tuition UC Santa Cruz?
Electronic payments (eCheck, Credit Card, or 529 Savings Plan online payments) are the most safe and convenient way to pay your balance. Online payments through UCSC eBill/ePay are posted to your student account within one business day.
Can you pay UCSC with credit card?
What payment methods are available through the eBill ePay system?
Where can you find the due date of your bill UCSC?