On-Time Payments
- Payment Due Dates: Please select your student level & campus under "Payment Due Dates" below or refer to Important Dates.
- Payment must be physically received (not postmarked) in full for tuition, fees, food and housing, and other semester charges by the due date. With the exception of financial aid, payments are applied to the oldest charge first.
- Outstanding balances will result in a financial hold on the account, preventing registration and receipt of diploma.
- Non-payment can result in late fees and may result in students being dis-enrolled from classes. A monthly late fee charge of 2% or $100 (whichever is less) may be assessed to student accounts not paid in full by the payment due date.
- Student accounts not paid in full within 30 days after the payment due date are subject to late fees, default charges, interest and/or collection costs, and possible disenrollment from classes.
- Before students are officially enrolled for the current semester, their accounts must be financially clear. Accounts are not considered financially clear until all financial obligations are met. See Financial Clearance for more information.
- Frequently Asked Questions & Tutorials: Please see our FAQ page. If you are unable to find what you are looking for please contact our office or visit our Tutorials page.
Payment Due Dates
Payment Due Dates
- Payment is due & must be received by the "Due Date" listed on the "Statement of Account".
- A late fee of $100.00 or 2% of the net balance due (whichever is less) is applicable on the 5th of the month.
- Balance Statements will generate with new account activity or when previous balance due is not paid.
- Students with past due balances may be unable to register for courses or make changes to their existing course schedule.
Statements Generated | Payment Due Date | Late Fee Applicable |
Fall Semester Statement July 10th | August 1st | August 5th |
Balance Statements 10th of Every Month | 1st of the Following Month | 5th of the Following Month |
Spring Semester Statement December 10th | January 1st | January 5th |
Payment Due Dates
- Payment is due & must be received by the "Due Date" listed on the "Statement of Account".
- A late fee of $100.00 or 2% of the net balance due (whichever is less) is applicable on the 5th of the month.
- Balance Statements will generate with new account activity or when previous balance due is not paid.
- Students with past due balances may be unable to register for courses or make changes to their existing course schedule.
Statements Generated | Payment Due Date | Late Fee Applicable |
Fall Semester Statement August 10th | September 1st | September 5th |
Balance Statements 10th of Every Month | 1st of the Following Month | 5th of the Following Month |
Spring Semester Statement January 10th | February 1st | February 5th |
For more information and a list of current programs, please see the College of Professional Studies (CPS) website.
- Billing notifications are sent to UNH-assigned email accounts.
- Failure to meet payment deadlines will result in cancelling the course registration.
- Registration after the payment deadline requires immediate payment.
- Some courses carry special fees to cover the cost of labs/studios, special equipment, materials and/or field trips. These fees are noted in the course descriptions.
- See Cost of Attendance for total estimated expenses including indirect costs not charged by the university.
2025/2026 Payment Due Dates
SEMESTER | TERM | DUE DATE (by 12pm EST) |
FALL | Term 1 & Full Semester | August 13, 2025 by 12pm EST |
| Term 2 | October 15, 2025 by 12pm EST |
SPRING | Term 3 & Full Semester | January 7, 2026 by 12pm EST |
| Term 4 | March 11, 2026 by 12pm EST |
SUMMER | Term 5 | May 13, 2026 by 12pm EST |
Deposits
Please see the admissions deposit tutorial:
Students: How to Make a Study Away Deposit
After logging into Webcat:
- Under the Billing Tab select Make a Deposit
- Study Abroad programs will populate
- Select the program you are depositing for
- Study Away Deposit Tutorial
Payment Methods
Checks should be made payable to UNH, include the student's UNH ID number, and sent to:
UNH Student Financial Services
11 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
For Information on how to access the student account: Payment tutorials
Payments are made through students' individual Webcat accounts or through the Parent Portal.
U.S. Credit/debit card transactions carry a non-refundable service charge of 2.85%.
There is no fee for online check (Echeck) processing (must enter bank routing and account number).
International credit card transactions carry a non-refundable service charge of 4.25%.
The UNH electronic payment system, Nelnet, requires that online checks are sourced from US banks.
We do not accept checks from foreign bank accounts.
Returned Check Policy
Checks that have been returned for insufficient funds are assessed a $25 return check charge. A bank check, money order, or cash must be used to replace a returned check. If two or more checks are returned for insufficient funds, the University will be unable to accept future personal checks for that student account.
Please include the student's ID number on check or money order. Cash is accepted in person only, we are located in Stoke Hall G80.
Mailing Address:
UNH Student Financial Services
11 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
Returned Check Policy
Checks that have been returned for insufficient funds are assessed a $25 return check charge. A bank check, money order, or cash must be used to replace a returned check. If two or more checks are returned for insufficient funds, the University will be unable to accept future personal checks for that student account.
Payments from 529 Accounts
Payments from 529s are initiated by the family, not the school. Please request payment upon notification of statement. These payments generally take several weeks to arrive. The funds can also be wired (email Student Accounts for wire transfer account information). Please include the student's ID number. Please make sure that the check is being mailed to directly to our office, see below.
Mailing Address for Payment:
UNH Student Financial Services
11 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
Funds may be wired to UNH's account. Please call Student Financial Services at (603) 862-2230 for wire transfer information. Email Student Accounts for wire transfer account information.
Please include the student's ID number in the transaction details.
The sender should be aware that wire transaction fees vary and should be included in the total amount transferred.
Scholarships/Awards(Outside Scholarships)
- Promptly forward checks and award letters to Student Financial Services. Please include the student's ID number. Non-university scholarship funds will not be credited to student accounts until the checks have been delivered to UNH Student Accounts.
- If the check is made out to the student, it must be endorsed with the following statement: “Pay to the Order of UNH,” then the student's signature. Please include the student's ID number. Check Signing Tutorial
- Please enclose any award letters from donors with the scholarship check. This will help ensure that the funds are posted accurately. Please try to avoid forwarding the award letter separately from the check.
- Financial aid awards may require adjustment due to outside scholarships.
Mailing Address for Scholarship Checks & Award Letters:
UNH Student Financial Services
11 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
Company/Agency Sponsorship
Students receiving sponsorship by government agencies, ROTC, school districts, companies, or other third parties should be aware and have agreed that the University will release relevant student account information to the sponsorship provider.
Students receiving sponsorship should forward notices, bill authorizations, or other evidence of the sponsorships on official letterhead to the mailing address below or emailed to student.accounts@unh.edu. For your protection please do not include your social security number in any communications.
Mailing Address:
UNH Student Financial Services
Attention: Third-Party Billing
11 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
Sponsorships that specify completion of coursework prior to payment are not accepted. If a company or agency has a reimbursement-to-student policy, the student is responsible for paying the total charges to UNH at the time of registration.
Extra measures are needed to ensure payment is received on time.
We do not accept checks from foreign bank accounts.
International students can securely wire funds via Webcat by selecting "International Payment" to connect to Flywire. UNH has partnered with Flywire to offer an innovative and streamlined way to make payments on your student account by international transfer.
International credit card transactions carry a non-refundable service charge of 4.25%.
Payment Plan- Monthly Payment Option
An optional 5-month payment plan for fall and spring semesters is offered. The first payment is due upon enrollment into the plan. Payments are due/processed the first of each after payment plan enrollment. Payments are July - November (for Fall semester) and December - April (for Spring semester).
Fellowship or Assistantship Students: An optional 4-month payment plan for fall and spring semesters is offered. The first payment is due upon enrollment into the plan. Payments are due/processed the first of each month after payment plan enrollment. Payments are September - December (for Fall semester) and February - May (for Spring semester).
Payment Plan Information:
- When enrollment is available, Payment Plan links will appear on the Account View in Webcat and Parent Portal. Payment Plan Tutorial
- The payment plan carries an enrollment fee of $60 for each semester you enroll in the plan.
- Late plan enrollment will require that all past-due installments be included in down payment at time of enrollment.
- Payments are processed automatically to the payment source entered at the time of enrollment.
- Payment plans DO NOT adjust automatically when changes are made to the student account.
- Payment plans can be adjusted at any time by logging into your plan. Adjusting Your Payment Plan Tutorial
- Plans do not automatically roll between semesters. Students/families will need to re-enroll each semester.
Loan applications should be completed and submitted early to lenders prior to the payment due date.
Student Federal Loans
Students will be awarded federal loans based on FAFSA information. Federal loans will not be distributed until all requirements are met. Please see the UNH Financial Aid website for more information and check out our Federal Loan Tutorials
- Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling: First-time borrowers of federal loans at UNH must complete a master promissory note and entrance counseling as mandated by federal regulations. Federal loans (Direct Loans and Grad PLUS) cannot be released to a student's account until these federal requirements are satisfied.
- Exit Counseling: Students who leave the university or whose student status falls below half-time must complete exit counseling for federal loans (Direct, Perkins, and Grad PLUS) as mandated by federal regulations. Exit counseling is completed separately for Direct loans and Perkins loans. Through this counseling you will receive loan information, repayment options, loan consolidation information, and assistance with budget planning. You will be asked to provide information including personal references and driver's license number. Select the exit counseling for your loans from the "Loan Requirements" menu.
Parent PLUS Loans
Parents may apply for a federal parent PLUS loan. Applications should be completed and submitted on studentaid.gov as soon as possible before the payment due date. For more information see Direct PLUS Loan for Parents. Please see our tutorials page for Federal Loan Tutorials
Alternative Loans
Students may apply for alternative loans offered by some banks. Alternative loans are private, non-federal student loans. Most require co-signers. Applications should be completed and submitted to lenders as soon as possible before the payment due date. Information about alternative loan options may be found on the UNH Financial Aid website.
Families may apply for alternative education loans or federal PLUS loans. Applications should be completed and submitted to lenders prior to the payment due date.
Summer Loan Application
Students who plan to use an alternative loan for Summer Term courses must complete a Summer Loan Application in Webcat. More information on Summer financial aid options and requirements can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Quick Links
Financial Aid can be viewed through students' individual Webcat accounts or through the Parent Portal.
Items in your financial aid award package will either appear as an actual credit or as a pending item (anticipated credit).
Pending items are already applied to the "net balance due" on your student account.
See Financial Aid on Your Account for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions & Tutorials: Please see our FAQ page. If you are unable to find what you are looking for please contact our office or visit our Tutorials page.
