Financial Aid & Billing
Take care of the details
We know that payment can be the most confusing part of starting school, so we've collected everything you need to know in one place.ÌýYou'll need to accept your financial aid package, pay your tuition and review your health insurance options before starting classes.
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Accepting your financial aid offer & completing requirements
±«²õ±ðÌýÌýto access your financial aid offer and requirements. You can view, accept and decline your financial aid here.
Get step-by-step instructions and a complete to-do listÌýon the Financial Aid website.
Please note you must apply for financial aid each year to maintain your eligibility. If you applied for financial aid when you submitted your application for admission, you'll receive both decisions around the same time. If you haven't already applied for financial aid, you should do so as soon as possible.
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Applying for a Parent PLUS loan
Parent PLUS loans areÌýfederal loans with a fixed interest rate,Ìýavailable to parents of dependent undergraduate students who have no adverse credit history. Options are available to defer repayment until the student graduates.Ìý
If your parent is interested in applying for this loan, theyÌýmust go to , and under the “Loans and Grantsâ€� menu, click on the “PLUS Loans: Grad PLUS and Parent PLUSâ€� link.
Find more information on the Financial Aid website.
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Setting up DUPay
DUPay is the University's tuition payment portal where you can view statements and account activity and pay your bill. You can also give access to a third party (such as a parent or guardian).
For instructions on setting up DUPay, visit the Office of Student Billing website.
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Paying your tuition bill
Our Office of Student Billing Site hasÌýinformation on payment options, including the UndergraduateÌýQuarterly Payment Plan.
To learn more about how your financial aid is disbursed and the refund process, visit the Financial Aid website.
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Tuition & fees
ÌýYourÌýcost of attendanceÌýcombines direct costs like tuition, fees, and room and board with an estimation of indirect costs like books and personal expenses.
Tuition:
- Tuition is $1,669Ìýper credit hourÌý(2024-2025).
- Students enrolled in 12-18 credit hours are charged a flat rate of $20,028.
- Students will be charged an additional $1,669Ìýper credit if enrolled in more than 18 credit hours.
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Fees:- There is a studentÌýactivity fee of $204Ìýper quarter for full-time students, which includes theÌýRTD bus and light rail pass.
- There is a mandatory $241ÌýStudent Health and Counseling Fee for all undergraduate students per quarter. Our Health and Counseling Center provides medical and mental health care for a minimal out-of-pocket cost.
- We charge a technology fee of $4Ìýper credit hour,Ìýeach quarter. This helps us enhance DU's technological offerings for all of our students.
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Health insurance
Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. We include a premium in your billing statement each fall and spring quarter.
You can opt out of our Student Health Insurance Plan if you have adequate coverage from another source. Use ourÌýwaiver form to opt out.
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Housing & meal plans
Please visitÌýHousing and Residential EducationÌýfor information on housing and meal plan options and costs.
Contact Us
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Admission
For visit-related questions, please call 303-871-7711.