Payment Options

• Online by WebAdvisor
• Cash, Check, or Money Orders
• Deferment With A Tuition Voucher
• Financial Aid Deferment Without Fee
• Payroll Deduction
• TMS Monthly Payment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wire Transfer
• Payment Due Dates

Those students who register early, an invoice will be mailed to the preferred address on file before classes begin.

Students who register within a week of the beginning of classes may not receive a tuition invoice; payment is due at the time of registration. Students who register late should contact the Bursar’s Office by phone at (203) 576-4692, (203) 576-4472, (203) 576-4130, by fax 203-576-4581 or by email at bursar@bridgeport.edu to obtain an invoice and make payment arrangements.

Students shall not be permitted to register for the following semester's classes until all outstanding balances for the current semester have been paid in full. A student is considered registered only when all prior balances, present tuition, and all other charges for the semester have been paid in full. Outstanding balances are subject to a 1% per month interest charge. Students are responsible for all collection costs incurred by the University with respect to their delinquent accounts in accordance with Connecticut Law.

Online Payment By WebAdvisor

The University of Bridgeport has an online payment option for Web Advisor users. Students may pay their tuition bill using VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. To make payments follow the steps below:

1. Log in to Web Advisor: www.bridgeport.edu/webadvisor.
2. Login using your UBNetID and Password and click on the submit button.
3. Click on the "Student Menu" located at the upper left corner of the screen.
4. Click on the "Make a Payment" link located at the "Financial Profile" section.
5. Enter the desired payment amount at "Payment Amount"section.
6. Select the type of credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card), enter credit card number, credit card expiration date, name on the credit card and an email address.
7. Review the data entered and click Submit.
8. Remember to Log out at the end of your session.

Payment By Cash, Check or Money Order

Payments by cash, check or money order can be made directly to the Cashier located on the Garden Level of Wahlstrom Library, or payments can be mailed to the Cashier’s Office, University of Bridgeport, 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. If you pay by check or money order, please record your University of Bridgeport Student I.D. number or Social Security number on the check or money order. The U.B. Cashier will add your student I.D. number to any check or money order, when one is not indicated.

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Deferment With A Tuition Voucher (Direct Payment)

Students eligible for an external scholarship or for whom an employer pays their tuition may qualify for the direct billing payment option. Consult your sponsor to determine if a direct billing agreement has been established with University of Bridgeport. If one has been established, you need a "Tuition Voucher" from your sponsor that includes your name, social security number, eligible course title(s), tuition amount to be billed, name and address where the bill should be sent. Tuition Vouchers should be forwarded to the Bursar’s Office, at 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Vouchers are also accepted by fax at (203) 576-4581. Students are responsible for obtaining a Tuition Voucher from their sponsor for each registration period and to ensure that it is received either at the Bursar’s Office or University Cashier’s Office by the tuition due date for each semester. Students who are unable to obtain a Tuition Voucher by the payment deadline must pay their tuition prior to the start of the semester. A financial obligation continues to exist when using a financial aid deferment. Therefore, a transcript release hold will be applied to the student record throughout the deferment period. Official transcripts will not be released until all University of Bridgeport financial obligations have been satisfied.

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Financial Aid Deferment Without Fee (Domestic Students)

Domestic students who receive a Financial Aid award letter may deduct each certified award amount (signified by an "A" rather than an "E" in the ACT field on the award letter) from their balance due. Lender fees (usually 3%) should be deducted from each loan award, excluding Perkins loans. When an "E" appears in the ACT field, this usually indicates an action is required before the award will be credited to the student’s AR account. In these cases, students must contact the Financial Aid Office at (203) 576-4568 for assistance in determining which action is necessary for the financial aid to be credited to their account. Please note work-study awards are not deducted from the amount due since the student will be eligible to earn up to this amount through student employment. Federal Regulations require the University to issue a paycheck directly to the student for hours worked.

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Tuition Management Systems Monthly Plan

The University of Bridgeport understands that families look for as many options as possible to make financing an education more convenient and affordable. Tuition Management Systems of Warwick, R.I., offers a wide array of valuable options. The available options are described below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Tuition Management Systems at 1-800-722-4867 or (401) 849-1550 or www.afford.com/bridgeport; the Bursar, Financial Aid, or Admissions offices.

The Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan, enables families to spread all or part of their tuition, room, board, and fees over 10 or 9 equal monthly payments. This eliminates the need to make lump sum payments at the start of each semester. One of the major benefits of this option is that there are no interest charges. For detailed information about the payment plans, call Tuition Management Systems (TMS) at 1-800-722-4867 or (401) 849-1550; write to the company at 171 Service Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI 02886; or access www.afford.com/bridgeport . Those interested in payment plan options should determine the cost of attending the University for the coming year, subtract all net financial aid received (not including Federal Work-Study), and budget the remaining balance through Tuition Management Systems. If your monthly payment exceeds your ability to pay, the BorrowSmart option is available through TMS and can help you meet the cost of attendance by combining the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan with a low-interest loan.

The first payment is due on July 1 or August 1 and the last payment is due on April 1 (10 or 9 equal payments). The Plan is very flexible, allowing participants to increase or decrease their budget amount as needed. An annual enrollment fee for the Payment Plan option is applicable for each academic year.

Additional TMS contact information for students & families:

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Tuition Reimbursement

Students who receive tuition reimbursement may defer fifty percent (50%) of their course tuition for up to thirty (30) days after the semester ends. To facilitate reimbursement, upon request, a grade and fee report will be mailed to every student who has a company letter on file; email grade_fee@bridgeport.edu to process this request. To defer partial tuition, the following requirements must be met:

• All prior balances must be paid.
• A letter on company letterhead that states the company policy and verifies the student’s eligibility must be submitted to the Bursar's Office each semester.
• A down payment of fifty percent (50%) percent must be paid to UB’s Cashier at time of registration.
• Payment of the deferred tuition must be received by the University Cashier within thirty (30) days of the end of the semester for which the deferment was granted. Deferred tuition is due by the deferred due date regardless of whether the student has been reimbursed by the employer.

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Payment By Payroll Deduction

Payments by payroll deduction from student employment earnings are authorized by completing a form in the Payroll Office, 7th floor of the Wahlstrom Library. Students are responsible for paying any charges not covered.

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