{"id":1725,"date":"2020-07-30T16:33:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T20:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=1725"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:42:42","slug":"payment-information-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/tuition-and-fees\/payment-information-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Payment Information &#038; Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"howtopay\" id=\"howtopay\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to Pay<\/h2>\n<p>Tuition and fees must be paid in full by the payment deadline to avoid late fees. Staff at Student Financials are available to answer any questions you might have regarding payment options, and we will do our very best to ensure that your payment process is smooth and convenient.<\/p>\n<p>Boston University accepts the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">forms of payment<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic Payment<\/li>\n<li>Personal Check, Money Order, Traveler\u2019s Check<\/li>\n<li>Wire Transfer<\/li>\n<li>Credit Card Payment (<em>part-time students only<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"paymentplans\" id=\"paymentplans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Payment Plans<\/h2>\n<p>Students enrolled on a part-time basis may postpone payment of a portion of their tuition until a predetermined date. A minimum down payment and a nonrefundable enrollment fee are required at the time of enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-plans\/part-time-payment-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">payment plan options for part-time students<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"deadlineslatefees\" id=\"deadlineslatefees\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Payment Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p>There are different payment deadlines for on-campus and online students. Please review the Student Financials schedule of all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/your-bill\/payment-deadlines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">payment deadlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Payments must be received by close of business (5 pm EDT) on the day of the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>For individualized and up-to-date information regarding your student account, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/mybustudent.bu.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MyBU Student<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select &#8220;Financials&#8221; from the navigation menu on the left side of the page, then &#8220;Student Account Balance&#8221; to see the amount owed to the University and to access the Nelnet Payments and Refunds button (upper right-hand corner of the page) to make a payment or access refund information.<\/li>\n<li>From the Financials menu, you can also select &#8220;Student Account Details&#8221; to see all charges and payments on your student account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Late Fees<\/h3>\n<p>For payments received after the payment deadline, late fees may be assessed. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/your-bill\/payment-deadlines\/late-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Financials<\/a> for updated information on late fees.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuition Refunds<\/h3>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/academic-calendars\/\">Academic Calendars<\/a> for deadlines to receive a refund of tuition if your enrollment plans change. For instructions on how to drop a course, withdraw, or take a leave of absence see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/course-registration\/registration-changes\/\">Registration Changes<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"tuitionfinancialassistance\" id=\"tuitionfinancialassistance\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tuition &amp; Financial Assistance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"block-list-container has-2\">\n<div class=\"block-list\">\n<div class=\"block\"><h3>Competitive Tuition<\/h3>\r\nOur part-time rates are substantially lower than those of the traditional, full-time residential programs yet provide access to the same high-quality BU education.\r\n<p class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"\/met\/admissions\/tuition-and-fees\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\"><h3>Comprehensive Financial Assistance<\/h3>\r\nOur services include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">scholarships<\/a>, graduate loans, and payment plans.\r\n<p class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/financial-aid\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Pay Tuition and fees must be paid in full by the payment deadline to avoid late fees. Staff at Student Financials are available to answer any questions you might have regarding payment options, and we will do our very best to ensure that your payment process is smooth and convenient. 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