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BruinBill Accounts and Charges

Methods of Payment 

Medical Insurance Waivers

Fee Disclaimer

Fees shown represent the amounts currently estimated for this quarter. Every effort will be made to keep fees at this level for the term. However, given continuing budget uncertainties, circumstances may require an adjustment in these amounts during the term.

BruinBill Accounts and Charges

All students are assigned a BruinBill account. A BruinBill account records all charges and payments associated with housing, transportation, and registration, along with other service charges that are assessed to students. Accounts are administered through an electronic e-bill.

Students must pay all charges in full by the 20th of the month following the posting date of the charge. Registration fees payment deadlines are as follows:

If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the in-person due date is the last business day prior to the 20th. Electronic payments may be made through the 20th. After the 20th, students are assessed a delinquent fee. There are no extensions. Please make payments early to avoid problems, especially if payment is made by check.

If registration fees are not paid in full by the payment deadline, a late registration fee is assessed, and classes are dropped in accordance with the drop class deadline (see the Calendar section). Note: The University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) fee is part of registration fees and is due and payable at the time registration fees are paid. For information about waiving the UCSHIP fee, see the Ashe Center website.

Failure to settle financial obligations with the University may result in a hold being placed on the student’s record. Such a hold could affect registration, enrollment, financial aid, campus services, and release of academic transcripts. See the Registration section for additional information about holds.

Students, and third parties given access by the student, with a valid e-mail address established in URSA receive twice-monthly courtesy e-mail reminders prior to payment deadlines.

Students can give select URSA access to parents, guardians, or other third parties whom they want to view their student information and even make BruinBill payments. This access gives the University permission to discuss details of the student’s bill with the third party. See the URSA section for more information. If the third party is given access to make BruinBill payments, he or she also will receive the twice-monthly courtesy e-mail reminders.

Methods of Payment

e-bill

BruinBill accounts are administered electronically (e-bill) through URSA. Financial activity is displayed for the current term, as well as account activity for the last 24 months. URSA also provides a link to important communications from the university regarding registration and university policies. Students can pay their BruinBill account electronically using electronic checks with no charge, or American Express, Discover, and MasterCard credit cards for a fee. UCLA converts checks into electronic payments. Those who wish to opt out of this process should send e-mail to Student Financial Services.

Online Payment

Payment to a student's BruinBill account can be made online.

1. BruinPay Plan (BPP) is available to a student who wishes to establish a per-term monthly payment option through his or her bank account. A student may sign up for BPP prior to the registration fees payment deadline each term by accessing his or her BruinBill account and checking eligibility for BPP from the My Accounts page (see the My BruinPay Plan box). BPP payments are made monthly by electronic check. An administrative fee is assessed for this payment type. Students with three or more returned checks are not eligible for BPP.
2. Electronic check (e-check) is an easy way to pay directly from the student’s checking or savings account. As banks have different format requirements, students should check with their bank for accurate routing and account numbers. Payment is made on the BruinBill My Accounts page and results in a direct payment from the bank account to UCLA for the amount specified. There is no fee for this payment method.
3. Credit card: UCLA accepts payment by American Express, Discover, and MasterCard. Due to current VISA regulations, UCLA is no longer allowed to accept this card type. Payment by credit card is subject to a 2.75% convenience fee.
4. Travelex international payments are a new option for international payments. Processing through Travelex, the student logs into his or her BruinBill account and chooses the foreign currency payment link. The process generates a letter that the student prints and takes to his or her bank within 72 hours. A pending payment shows on the student's account but DOES NOT prevent courses from being dropped, release holds, or relieve the responsibility of making payment on the account. If the student pays within 72 hours, the BruinBill account is updated and the pending payment is removed. Payments not made within 72 hours may not fully cover the amount owed.

For details on all payment plans and instructions, see http://www.sfs.finance.ucla.edu.

In-Person Payment

Students may make payments in person with cash only at the Administrative Main Cashier Office located at 1125 Murphy Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Check payments may be placed in the dropbox for same-day processing. Fax payments are not accepted.

Returned Check Policy

Returned Check Fine. The returned check fee is $75. An accounting hold is placed on the account when a check is returned.

Cash-Only Policy for Returned Check Writers. Any person who has more than two checks returned unpaid to the university is placed on a cash-only basis (i.e., cash, credit card, cashier’s check, or money order) for all future transactions. A letter will be mailed to the current mailing/billing address on file if this threshold is met, and no future checks will be accepted. Student Financial Services is not responsible for delivery of mail or the accuracy of the address on file.

Enforcement of Cash-Only Policy. Check payments mailed to the Administrative Main Cashier by customers on a cash-only basis will be accepted, but credit will not be posted to their BruinBill account for two weeks.

Financial Aid Distribution

The Financial Aid System automatically credits the BruinBill account of students who receive financial aid. Registration fees and other outstanding UCLA debts, such as student health or laboratory fees, are deducted. Students must be enrolled at least half time to receive financial aid disbursements. See the Financial Support section.

BruinDirect

BruinDirect is the fastest, most secure refund method, allowing funds to be deposited electronically to student bank accounts. Direct deposit of financial aid refunds is mandated by federal regulation. Students are notified of transactions by e-mail before each deposit is made.

Students not currently enrolled in BruinDirect may enroll and manage their accounts online through URSA. Students can also update their banking information through URSA. As banks have different format requirements, students should check with their bank for accurate routing and account numbers.

Medical Insurance Waivers

As a condition of registration, UCLA requires all students to have qualified medical insurance. The University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) fulfills this requirement and its fee is billed through BruinBill. Students who are already covered by a qualified health insurance policy may have this fee waived if qualifying information is submitted by the fee payment deadline each term. All UCSHIP waivers must be submitted through the Ashe Center website.

An annual waiver can be completed only during the Fall waiver period. Otherwise, a UCSHIP waiver must be completed each academic term. If a student misses the deadline, no late waivers are given. Students should pay careful attention to meeting the waiver deadline to ensure that they do not incur unplanned expenses. There are no refunds after the deadline.