How to Pay
Payment is due by the start of your course. If payment is received after the deadline, a late payment fee may be assessed.
Electronic payment
If you have an active BU login and Kerberos password, you can make an electronic payment using a US bank account through the MyBU Student Portal by selecting “My Bill & Aid,” then “Student Account Balance Due,” and clicking on “Nelnet Payment & Payment Plans.” From Nelnet’s main page, select “Make Payment” from the left navigation menu.
You can also grant access to parents, legal guardians, or another third party to make payments on your student account. To grant access, select the “Manage Guests” link in your MyBU Student Portal.
If you do not have an active BU login account, you can make electronic payments at bu.edu/payment.
Payment by mail or in person
If you are not able to complete payment online, please return your payment by check (made out to “Boston University”) and/or any notification of an approved education loan or outside scholarship to:
Boston University
P.O. Box 23656
New York, NY 10087-3656
If you are sending your payment via an overnight delivery service, please address the payment to:
Boston University
Student Financials
25 Buick Street, Suite 130
Boston, MA 02215
Please make sure to include your name and BU ID number on the front of the check.
Payment may also be made in person at the Student Financials office, which is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. If you have any questions about the payment process, contact Student Financials at 617-353-2264 or by email at studenta@bu.edu.
Payment by credit card
If you attend BU on a part-time basis during the academic year, or if you are a visiting student enrolled in the summer, you may make your payment by credit card (American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover).
Payment may be made through the MyBU Student Portal by selecting “My Bill & Aid,” “Student Account Balance Due,” then “Nelnet Payment & Payment Plans.” From Nelnet’s main page, select “Make Payment” from the left navigation menu. You will need to have an active BU login name and Kerberos password to access the MyBU Student Portal.
If you do not have access to the MyBU Student Portal, please submit your credit card payment at bu.edu/payment.
International payment
BU offers two options for international payments of a student account balance: Flywire and Convera. These vendors both provide a tailored interface for international payments to BU. Since the information collected through these vendors, including the student’s BU ID number, is transmitted electronically to BU along with payment, use of either of these vendors will allow for efficient crediting of payments to the correct student account.
Agency or third-party scholarship
If a sponsor, government, or company will be paying all or part of your education expenses and requires an invoice, you must submit a billing authorization or sponsorship letter to Student Financials and pay any remaining balance by the payment deadline. Sponsorship letters can be sent by mail, fax, or as a PDF by email to:
Boston University
Student Financials
25 Buick Street, Suite 130
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-353-3313
Email: studenta@bu.edu
Please note: Valid sponsorship letters should include the specific amount and time period of the sponsorship as well as a contact name and billing address. Sponsorship that is contingent on grade(s) earned cannot be used for account settlement. You will continue to be billed for any balance due and are responsible for payment of all fees in the event of non-payment by a sponsor.
Payment plan
A payment plan is available to students during each summer session. The plan allows you to defer 75% of your billed amount each session. A down payment and fee are due upon enrollment. Students may enroll through the MyBU Student Portal by clicking on “My Bill & Aid” and then “Student Account Details.” Then choose the button “Nelnet Payment and Payment Plans” and then “Payment Plan” from the side menu. Enrollment in the payment plan must be completed by the session payment deadline. Visit the Student Financials website for further information.
Financial aid
Financial aid for BU students enrolled during the summer is limited. BU scholarships are available only to eligible students enrolled in certain courses. Federal grants and loans are available only in limited circumstances. Federal Work-Study and credit-based loans (federal and private) are available for those who qualify. Generally, visiting students should apply for loans and any other aid that may be available through their home institution. For specific information, visit the BU Financial Assistance website.
Student account holds
If your student account remains unpaid after your payment deadline, a comptroller hold may be placed on your record to restrict access to University services, including but not limited to registration for future semesters and release of grades, transcripts, and/or diplomas. Release of academic records and use of University services will be reinstated when payment is made.
