Frequently Asked Questions
Our website also has answers to your frequently asked questions about available payment plans.
- How can I contact Student Accounting Services?
- How can I find out my Student Account balance?
- What are pending items?
- What will happen if there are insufficient funds in my bank account to cover a check payment?
- What will happen if I have an overdue balance on my student account?
- In addition to tuition, what are the other charges on my invoice?
- Am I required to pay the student health insurance charge?
How can I contact Student Accounting Services?
You can contact us in the following ways:
- Telephone: 617-353-2264
- Fax: 617-353-3313
- E-mail: studenta@bu.edu
Send Correspondence to: Boston University, Student Accounting Services, 25 Buick Street, Suite 130, Boston, MA 02215.
How can I find out my Student Account balance?
You can learn the current balance on your Student Account by accessing the Student Account Balance menu item under the Financial navigation onĀ MyBU Student.
What are anticipated items?
Anticipated items reflect anticipated payments or financial aid amounts, and as such may be subject to change. If anticipated loans do not appear on your invoice as either credits or Anticipated Financial Aid, it may indicate that certain requirements for these loans have not been completed, and you should contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965. Graduate students should contact the financial aid officer at their school.
What will happen if there are insufficient funds in my bank account to cover a check payment?
If a check is returned for non-payment, Boston University reserves the right to take any or all of the following actions:
- Assess a $25.00 fee for each returned check
- Limit access to University services, including library borrowing privileges and release of academic records
- Restrict future methods of payment to either cash or bank check
What will happen if I have an overdue balance on my student account?
If you have an overdue balance on your student account after the semester due date, a financial hold may be added to your record which restricts access to certain University services such as course registration or adjustment, awarding of financial aid, eligibility to move into your assigned on-campus residence, and purchase of convenience points.
In addition to tuition, what are the other charges on my invoice?
Please refer to Tuition and Fees for information about specific fees.
Am I required to pay the student health insurance charge?
Please refer to our Student Health Insurance Plan page for information regarding insurance coverage requirements and waiving the student health insurance charge.
Please note: Full-time students are charged a Health & Wellness Fee each semester. This is a mandatory fee, unrelated to the student health insurance, and cannot be waived. For more information, please refer to the Fees Explained section.