Student Accounts
Current News
- NEW Students to KU - check out the Guide for First Time Students
- Special information for Freshmen, Transfer, AND Graduate students
- Fall 2024 tuition rates announced and updated on our website.
- PA Residents and Full-pay non-PA Residents will see flat tuition for the 6th year!
- Reduced rate Non-PA Residents will see a small 3% tuition increase.
- Many fees remained flat!
- NEW MyKU > Student Accounts card > Payment Dashboard will be used for Fall 2024 and forward - payment plans, authorized users, statements and making payments.
- Legacy MyKU > KU Financial Account tile > Payment Dashboard will be used for Summer 2024 and before.
who we are
The Office of Student Accounts (OSA) is responsible for tuition assessment, billing of charges, accepting payments, disbursing aid released from Financial Aid, processing deferment requests received, collections management and more that is reflective on your MyKU Student Account.
Hours to Help
We are happy to lend assistance and guidance to students, families and our campus community during the following hours.
Fall & Spring Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We may at times close over lunch due to staffing (this would be 12-1pm)
- Wednesday mornings we are closed from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. for team meetings which include regulatory updates, system training and professional development
Summer Hours
- Mondy through Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We may at times close over lunch due to staffing (this would be 12-12:30pm)
- Select WEdnesday mornings we will be closed from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. for fall billing updates and assessments
**Special appointments may be available under certain circumstances based on staffing availability**
some of the items we can help you with
We are happy to help you! Here are some of our areas of expertise.
- Making Payments - We accept a variety of payment methods online, by mail and in person.
- Payment plans - We offer a variety of plans, the best options start early - do not delay!
- Viewing your bills in MyKU - All billing is online only. View billing information guidance.
- Bills include tuition, required fees, KU housing, KU meals and miscellaneous items such as replacement ID fees, health center visits, key replacements and hall damages at the end of the year/semester.
- FERPA / Authorization to Access Student Records - Complete this document each academic year so we can speak to any third party (parents, spouses, etc.).
- Refunds - We use BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. to release overpayments to students and parents.
- Bookstore Account Program - Fall and Spring semesters you can apply for a bookstore account at our own KU Campus Store if you are showing an anticipated refund from Financial Aid that can't come in yet.
- Deferment postings - Employer Reimbursement, Military, and others may be available.
- Non-KU Scholarships - The Office of Student Accounts will add courtesy credits based on award letters for some non-KU scholarships. The Financial Aid Services office will handle all KU based scholarships.
- Adding Bear Bucks & Flex Dollars to ID cards
- Bear Bucks purchasing will open in August. Flex Dollars are only available for Fall and Spring semesters.
- Collections management - unpaid debts may be placed with the PA Attorney General's office as well as outside collection agency partners and may be reported to a credit bureau.
- Special Session Billing & Due Dates - Summer & Winter sessions are unique in how we bill, the aid that is available and the due dates assigned.
- 1098-T's - Tax Document information found here.
Financial Aid Services Quick Help
Financial Aid Services will be glad to assist you with your loan and grant questions at 610-683-4077.
- NEW Fall 2024 - ALL students wishing to use Stafford Loans must have a FAFSA processed and they must ACCEPT the loans online.
- New MyKU > Student Self Service > Dashboard > Financial Aid > Award Offers > Take Action
- Stafford Loans require Entrance Counseling & Master Promissory Note for aid to show as pending on a bill. Complete these here logging in with the student's FSA ID and password.
- Parent PLUS Loans are applied for here logging in with the parent's FSA ID and password.
- Alternative Loans can be reviewed and applied for here in the student's name with a creditworthy co-signer.