Billing information
Payments
- When is payment due?
Bills for the fall semester will be sent out in July and are due by the second Friday in August.
Bills for the spring semester will be sent out in December and are due by the second Friday in January.
Note: Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) does not bill students. Payment is due at the time of registration for all PCE courses.
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How can payments be made?
Payments may be made by credit card, check or cash.
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit cards are accepted at the University Enrollment Center. You can also make a credit card payment over the phone by calling 508-999-9129.
Credit Card Line Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday 9:30-3:30
Checks
Checks should be made payable to UMass Dartmouth and sent to:
UMass Dartmouth Bursar's Office
285 Old Westport Rd.
North Dartmouth, MA 02747Please be sure to include your student ID number, found on your invoice, in the memo section of the check.
Cash
Cash is accepted at the University Enrollment Center (UEC) but must be in the exact amount. Staff at the UEC are not able to make change.
- What are the costs for tuition, fees, and housing?
Cost information:
- Where can I find an explanation of my bill?
The Bursar's Office issues a detailed explanation of fees.
Financial aid awarded, if any, has been applied to your bill. Please contact the Financial Aid office or the University Enrollment Center if it does not appear on your bill.
Students with housing will receive a bill for each semester of the room cost and meal plan if applicable. The "telecom fee" is the cost of the internet, phone, and cable TV for each semester.
- What happens if I cannot pay my bill by the due date?
Failure to meet the due date will result in a $50 late fee and may jeopardize your course registration and/or housing status. Should you fall into certain financial difficulties, please call the University Enrollment Center at 508-999-8857 to inquire about other financial aid or payment plan options.
- What are community damage charges for resident students?
Community Damage invoices are sent out during each semester when a charge is applied to a student's account. The community damage charge policy can be found in the Housing and Residential Life Handbook. For more information, please contact the Resident Director of the building in which the damage occurred.
Community/Damage bills are applied to the semester during which the damage occurred. Students can pay these charges when they receive the invoice or it will be applied to the next semester's bill.
- How can I pay for parking tickets?
Students can pay their UMass Dartmouth parking tickets at the University Enrollment Center by cash of exact amount, check or credit card. Students can also pay them at http://www.paymyparkingtickets.com/webPayHome.aspx via credit card.
Payment Plan
- Is there a monthly payment plan?
Yes, we offer the TMS Monthly Budget Payment Plan. Making a monthly payment is an easy, straight-forward way to pay for education. TMS has helped over one million families pay all or part of their educational expense in equal monthly payments. TMS is available for the spring, summer and fall terms, and is only for Undergraduate/Graduate credit courses. TMS applications are typically mailed to students in the fall, or you can pick up your application at the University Enrollment Center (first floor of the Administration Building).
Here's what the TMS Budget Plan offers:
- ability to avoid lump sum payments due at the beginning of each school term
- automatic life insurance at no additional cost
- convenience of monthly statements
- knowledgeable, experienced customer service staff to answer any questions you may have
Interest free payments: The TMS Budget Plan is not a loan program. There are no interest or finance charges. You make regularly scheduled payments over a period of 4 months.
- "pay as you go" monthly
- reduce your reliance on borrowing
- avoid the need to withdraw savings or use other assets.
To register for the TMS monthly payment plan, please visit www.afford.com/umassd or call them at 1-800-722-4867
Tax Information
- When will I receive my tax information?
1098-T forms are mailed in early January. Regulations require the University to send them prior to January 31st of the following calendar year.
If you do not receive a 1098-T, please contact the Bursar's Office at 508-999-8832.
If the information on the 1098-T is incorrect, please leave a message on the Tax Credit Line for assistance: 508-999-8919.
Health Insurance
- What are the requirements for health insurance?
Please visit Health Service's student health insurance page for information.
