Tuition and Fee Payment
Students must pay in full at the time of registration. Approved payment methods include cash, check, e-check, credit card, and approved financial aid and employer reimbursement plans.
Cash: Present the exact amount due in January Hall, Room 100 (Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00). A receipt will be provided.
Check: Traditional checks should be made payable to Washington University – please note the student's name and ID on the check. Mail to University College, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1064, January Hall - Room 20, St. Louis MO 63130; or deliver to January Hall, Room 20 (Monday-Thursday 8:30-7:00; Fridays 8:30-5:00). A receipt will be provided to students paying in person. Postdated checks will not be honored. Electronic checks can used when registering on-line.
Credit Card: Students can pay with a credit card on-line or in our registration office – January Hall, Room 20 (Monday-Thursday, 8:30-7:00; Friday 8:30-5:00). MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
Financial Aid Students: An approved financial aid award must be verified prior to registration. For more information, contact the University College financial aid coordinator at (314) 935-6742 or visit the Financial Aid web page.
Employer Reimbursement Plans: This plan allows you to defer all or part of tuition until the end of the semester. If your employer has a tuition reimbursement plan that pays all or part of your tuition, present written verification at the time of registration. For more information, visit http://ucollege.wustl.edu/tuition-reimbursement. Note: Not available during the summer.
Washington University Employees: Washington University provides its employees with tuition assistance to foster their continuing education. For more information, visit http://ucollege.wustl.edu/employee-tuition-remission.
Payroll Deduction (WU Employees): Washington University employees may have amounts not covered under the tuition benefit plan deducted from their paycheck. Employees paid monthly can remit payment in 4 installments (Fall or Spring charges) or 3 installments (Summer charges). Employees paid bi-weekly can remit payment in 8 installments (Fall or Spring charges) or 6 installments (Summer charges). Click here for the payroll deduction form.
*Financial Obligations*: You are responsible for fulfilling your financial obligations to the University. If your student account becomes overdue, a late payment fee will be assessed and a hold will be placed on your account. Non-payment of tuition and other expenses due the University will be cause for exclusion from class or refusal of graduation, further registration, or transfer of credit. In addition, you are liable for any costs associated with the collection of your unpaid bills, including but not limited to collection agency costs, court costs, and legal fees. Past due amounts will also be reported to a credit bureau.
