Paying for College

To offer a single point of contact for any in-person financial needs, the Office of Student Financial Aid Services and the Office of the Student Account Services have collaborated to provide a one-stop shop. So whether you are picking up or dropping off materials for one of the offices or need in-person services, you need visit only one location, Student Financial Services. The counseling staff located in the Student Financial Services area (Suite 250, Campus Center) is available to serve all students with financial aid, student billing, and student account-related matters. Of course whenever possible, we encourage you to use our full range of on-line services through the departments’ websites, via e-mail, or over the phone.

Student Financial Services:
Campus Center, Ste 250
Office hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday (except holiday weekends)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Office of Student Financial Aid Services
Phone: (317) 274-4162
Fax: (317) 274-5930
Email: finaid@iupui.edu
Office of Student Financial Aid Services

Office of Student Account Services: Bursar
Phone: (317) 274-2451
Fax: (317) 278-1579
Email: bursar@iupui.edu
Office of Student Account Services

Services include (but are not limited to):

• Financial Aid Services
• Assist students with all financial aid-related questions
• Discuss financial aid awards (grants & loans) with current and prospective students
• Request, cancel and/or reduce loans
• Assist students in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online
• Accept forms necessary for aid eligibility

Student Account Services: Bursar services

• Accept in-person student account payments (tuition, housing, etc.) and payments for financial transcripts
• Answer general student account-related questions & billing inquiries
• Payment processing (cash, credit, check) on student accounts
• Assist students in making online payment (via QuikPAYTM)
• Intake of student account-related forms (i.e., Title IV authorizations, fee appeals, etc.)

**Always remember**:
Official University communications are sent to the student’s IUPUI e-mail address. IUPUI reserves the right to send official communications by e-mail with the full expectation that the students read these e-mails in a timely manner. For more information regarding this policy, visit Office of the Registrar.

The communication policy also relates to student account bills. Students are notified by email from QuikPAYTM that their bill is available online. Parents will NOT be sent paper bills. However, students can allow third parties (parents, spouses, etc.) access to view financial aid and student account records through OneStart. Visit Third Party Access for more details and step-by-step instructions.

Office of Student Account Services: Bursar
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6020 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6020
Phone: (317) 274-2451
Fax: (317) 278-1579
Email: bursar@iupui.edu

Paying For College

You may have your student set you up as an authorized payer to pay via QuikPAY on the Web by check, savings account, or credit card. You may also mail in your check payment or if you are not able to do either of the above options you may pay in person at Student Financial Services in the Campus Center.

Q: How much does it cost to attend full-time?

A: The cost of attending IUPUI full-time is dependent on many factors.

The total amount includes tuition, specific course fees, mandatory fees, and any optional fees chosen by the student. To see a full listing of fees please visit our website: Office of Student Account Services and look at the left side of the page for fees and click on:

• Credit hour fee (tuition) is charged per credit hour.
• Course fees include labs, field studies, etc.
• The new student enrollment fee is a onetime fee for new students.
• Major school fees (if applicable).

The mandatory fees include:

• Student activity fee
• Technology fee
• Athletic development fee
• General Services Fee

The optional fees include:

• Locker rental fee
• Recreational fee
• Parking fee*

*Note: Parking fees are not automatically assessed. You must go to Parking and Transportation Services to purchase a parking permit.

Billing notification for student fees are emailed to the student from QuikPAY. If you are set up as an authorized payer you too will get an email. You may also get a complete history of your student account via QuikPAY. Billing information is available through OneStart.

Q: Where do you find your student account (bursar) bill?

A. You can access your student’s account bill via OneStart.

The bill is found under the “Services and Information” link. There you will notice the “Financial Header” on the Self-Service screen. Just click on “View/Pay Bursar Bill” to view the student account bill.

Registration Activity and Fee Refund Schedule

Refunds are determined by the date the drop activity is processed. Refunds are based on the following schedule for courses scheduled for 9-16 weeks. For withdrawal during:

• 1st week of classes – 100% of course fees
• 2nd week of classes – 75% of course fees
• 3rd week of classes – 50% of course fees
• 4th week of classes – 25% of course fees
• 5th week of classes and after – No refund

For courses scheduled for fewer than nine weeks, go to Office of Student Account Services and look at the left side of the page for Refund Policy and click there.

Every student must officially withdraw from a class before a refund may be considered. If students do not withdraw, they will be awarded a grade of “F” and they will be required to pay for the course before they can register for additional courses in future semesters. If the student decides to cancel their registration they must log on to OneStart Self Service and click on Drop/Add Classes.

Office of Student Financial Aid Services
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6032
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6032
Email: finaid@iupui.edu
Phone: (317) 274-4162
Fax: (317) 274-5930
Web: Office of Student Financial Aid Services

Understanding Your Student’s Financial Aid Package

Your student should have already received a financial aid notification (FAN) listing awards for the 2009-2010 academic year. This aid package can be a combination of grants, loans, work-study, fee remissions, veteran’s benefits or scholarships. The types of awards and dollar amounts are determined by the student’s financial need.

Financial need is the difference between the IUPUI Cost of Attendance (COA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is derived from a review of the family’s income and assets reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). IUPUI provides the estimate costs including tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, and living expenses.

We know that some family circumstances cannot always be reflected on the FAFSA and that situations can change. If your student’s financial aid package will not be sufficient to cover his/her costs, we recommend you discuss your special circumstances with one of our financial aid counselors.

For answers to questions about Financial Aid, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions sheet in your Family Information folder from orientation.