Billing & Payment Information

When to Pay | How to Pay | Deadlines | Late Payment Fees

When to Pay

Bill payment due dates are determined by the date of a student’s initial enrollment. Students are responsible for paying their account charges by the established bill due dates. Drop/add activity after a student’s initial enrollment will not result in a new payment deadline. Please use the following schedule to determine when Freshmen Connection 2009 tuition and fees are due:

Enrolled Payment Deadline
By July 25 August 20
On or after July 26 Within 24 hours

Electronic Billing

Paper bills are NOT mailed. Students receive their monthly bill electronically. You must register to receive your electronic billing statements.

  • To register, click here and choose the red box at top of the page.

The University of Maryland assumes no responsibility for the delivery of monthly billing statements.

Questions?

Contact the Financial Service Center:

E-mail billtalk@umd.edu
Phone 301-314-9000 or 888-313-2404
Web Site www.umd.edu/bursar/

How to Pay

Access Account Balance

  • Web site: MyUM
  • Log in using your directory ID/password
  • Select Academics & Testudo
  • Your account balance is posted on this page.

Payment Methods

Web Site Click here for credit card payment.
Fax 301-314-9098, Financial Service Center. Credit card payment with the following information:

Card Type (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, or Discover Card)
Account Number
Expiration Date
Name on Card
Signature

Mail Check or money order (made payable to University of Maryland) or credit card:

Financial Service Center
1115 Lee Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-5151

In Person Financial Service Center, 1115 Lee Building. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Deadlines

Payment Deadlines

Enrolled Payment Deadline
By July 25 August 20
On or after July 26 Within 24 hours

Cancellation Deadlines

  • August 28, 2009: Last day to cancel Freshmen Connection enrollment with a 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit.
  • Students who enroll in Freshmen Connection and later decide not to attend must cancel. Failure to cancel enrollment will result in financial obligation to the University even though the student does not attend class. Cancellation of all courses (and a full tuition refund minus the non-refundable confirmation deposit) is possible only if the cancellation is processed prior to the first day of classes.
  • Request for cancellation of enrollment must be received in writing (via mail, e-mail, fax, or in person) to:

Freshmen Connection
0132 Main Administration Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-5015

Fax: 301-314-4071

E-mail: fc@umd.edu

Withdrawal & Refund Deadlines

Withdrawal deadline dates and refunds apply to tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit.

Click here for refund schedule.

Please Note

If you choose to withdraw from Freshmen Connection, a withdrawal statement and effective date will be recorded on your final transcript. Click here to read the withdrawal policy.

Late Payment Fees

Upon enrollment, you incur a financial obligation to the University of Maryland. Billing reminders will be sent via e-mail. Failure to make payment by the deadline will result in a financial charge of 1.5% per month and may result in cancellation of your enrollment. It is your responsibility to maintain current contact information.

To update your contact information:

  • Web site: MyUM
  • Log in using your directory ID/password
  • Click on your e-mail address
  • Your contact information will be displayed and available for updating.

To access your account balance:

  • Web site: MyUM
  • Log in using your directory ID/password
  • Select Academics & Testudo
  • Your account balance is posted on this page.

Click here to view the University’s policy on late payment.