Tufts UniversityBursar

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A BILL AND ARE NOT PLANNING ON ATTENDING TUFTS THIS SEMESTER, CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES TO HAVE YOUR STUDENT STATUS CORRECTED. IF YOU ARE A FLETCHER STUDENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE FLETCHER SCHOOL.

Payment Options

ePayments: To ensure that there is no delay in the processing of your payment, please use the Tufts eBill to submit your electronic payment. Online payment through any other method will result in a delay in processing.  Go to the Bills Tab and select “Pay Now” to make an electronic payment in U.S. dollars and payable through a U.S. Bank. You must be enrolled in eBill to make ePayments.

Check Payments: Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Trustees of Tufts College in U.S. dollars and payable through a U. S. Bank. Post dated checks will not be accepted.

Check payments along with the payment coupon from your bill or eBill should be mailed to the following Post Office Box. Please do not Express Mail payments to this address as this will delay the processing of your payment.

Tufts University
Office of the Bursar
P.O. Box 3475
Boston, MA 02241-3475


Correspondence should be mailed to the Dowling Hall address below and not to the Post Office Box.

Wire Transfers: Instructions for wire transfer are available on your Tufts eBill by clicking the "PAYMENT Information" at the bottom of your statement.  You may also obtain wire transfer instructions by contacting Student Services at the phone number or email provided below.  Student full name and student ID number must accompany wire transfer information. Wire payments must be made via bank transfer in U.S. dollars.

Wire Transfers in Transit: If a wire transfer was sent but does not appear on your bill, send documentation to the Dowling Hall address below so that we may trace your payment.

Credit Cards: Credit Card payments are not accepted for the payment of academic year tuition and fees.

Loan Credits

If you are expecting a loan (Federal Stafford, Perkins, Parent/Graduate PLUS, Tufts loan, Alternative loan) and no Expected Loan credit appears on your billing statement, please contact Student Services. Complete details regarding loan processing can be found at http://uss.tufts.edu/finaid/loans/
 

Additional Bill Adjustments


Dining/Board Plan Charge (excluding first-year students): To view the various plans offered by Dining Services and for information on making changes to your Dining Charge, visit the Dining Services website at http://dining.tufts.edu

Campus Housing Charge: If you have been charged for campus housing and are not planning on living in the residence halls, contact Residential Life and Learning at 617-627-3248. The housing commitment portion ($750) of the campus housing charge is not refundable for any student-initiated cancellation. For additional information visit the Residential Life and Learning website at http://ase.tufts.edu/reslife/.

Health Services: Massachusetts State Law requires that students have health insurance coverage. If you are covered under a comprehensive plan, then you may be entitled to waive the university health insurance plan beginning in July. To waive your health insurance, please visit the Health Services website at http://ase.tufts.edu/healthservices. Please have your Insurance Plan Information available and make note of your Confirmation # upon completion.

Expected Credits: Expected credits from Scholarship agencies or Third Party organizations that we have documentation for, will appear on your bill. Once funding has arrived, the expected credit will be replaced by the payment. Monies that have not arrived by mid-semester may require follow up by the student. Please submit the documentation for your scholarship or Third Party Billing directly to Student Financial Services in Dowling Hall. We will place an expected credit on your account as well as bill the organization if required.

Tuition Payment Plan: If you have enrolled in the Tuition Payment Plan administered by Sallie Mae and the expected credit is not on your bill, please contact Student Services at 617-627-2000.

WORK STUDY: Work Study awards are not deducted from the bill. Students will be paid on a weekly basis for hours worked.

Policies


Due Date of Bill: The due date of your bill is displayed on the upper right corner. Any charge on your current bill that was on a previous bill is due upon receipt.

Late Fees: Payments must be made by the DUE DATE or will be subject to a monthly late fee. Details of the late fee policy are available on the Paying Your Bill page.

Returned Checks and ePayments: Returned payments are subject to a $25 fine. Subsequent returned payments will be fined $50 each.

 

QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR BILL? STUDENT SERVICES 617-627-2000 or send email to: Studentservices@ase.tufts.edu

Nutrition School Charges 617-636-3737 http://nutrition.tufts.edu
Fletcher School Charges 617-627-3055 http://fletcher.tufts.edu
Graduate School AS&E Charges 617-627-3395 http://gradstudy.tufts.edu
Board – Dining Services 617-627-3566 http://dining.tufts.edu
Residential Life 617-627-3248 http://ase.tufts.edu/reslife
Financial Aid 617-627-2000 http://uss.tufts.edu/finaid
Health Services Charges 617-627-3350 http://ase.tufts.edu/healthservice
Health Services in Boston 617-636-2700 http://www.tufts.edu/saha
Fax Number 617-627-3987 Student Financial Services

MAILING ADDRESS


Please send correspondence to the following address:

Student Financial Services
Dowling Hall, Room 770
Tufts University
419 Boston Ave.
Medford, MA 02155

 

  Financial Services - Bursar's Office, Dowling Hall 7th Floor, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155  |  Tel: (617) 627-2000  |  Email