Office of the Bursar
A Unit of the Office of Budget and Finance
About Us
The Office of the Bursar is responsible for maintaining student accounts as it relates to billing of tuition and mandatory fees, charges, payments, posting of financial aid to the student account, and refunds of excess funds. Whether you are new to Penn State, a current or a former student, or the parent of a student, we are here to guide you on matters related to your student account.
Tuition Due Dates
Billing begins in August for fall semester, January for spring semester and May for summer semester.
Quick Links
Navigate to the links below for information about:
Tuition Assessment
Tuition is assessed based on a student's resident or non-resident status, campus location, level, major, and credit load.
Billing
Students and authorized payers receive an email notification when the monthly statement is ready to view and pay.
Tuition Adjustment
The tuition adjustment for a dropped course is determined by the date the credit is dropped and the length of the course.
Popular FAQs
View our FAQ page to find answers to the questions most commonly asked by students and families.