University of Akron Parent Guide
Office of Student Accounts/Bursar at UA
The University of Akron tries to offer as many self service options as possible for the student’s convenience. The Office of Student Accounts has also added the functionality (Parent Access) for parents or other persons if authorized by the student to view the student account balance and pay the bill, or sign up for the university payment plan.
The University is governed by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). The University respects students’ interest in their educational records. Therefore, the University limits access to those records except where access is authorized by law or by the student.
This may be a frustration to parents, but parents should communicate with the student and make sure they are aware of issues that are important if they are responsible for paying the invoice. For more FERPA information.
The Office of Student Accounts recommends that the student view their account online to confirm daily updates of their registration, financial aid or other changes to their charges such as meal plans and housing. Students are notified by email to view their eBill online. Paper bills are not mailed.
If the student has Anticipated Aid displayed on their account, this amount will be used to reduce the amount due or can be used as the down payment on the payment plan if it covers or exceeds the required down payment.
If Financial Aid paperwork is complete, Financial Aid will be disbursed 10 days prior to the start of the term. For information about billing, due dates, payment options, refund policy, tuition and fees, visit the student accounts web site.
