A Complete Guide to Paying Your Baylor University Bill

As a Baylor University student, you’ll receive a bill each semester detailing your tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, and other university charges It’s important to understand your Baylor bill and pay it on time each term to avoid late fees or enrollment issues

Below we’ll cover everything you need to know as a Baylor student or parent for viewing your bill online, understanding the charges, and paying through the available methods.

View Your Baylor Bill Online

Baylor eBills are available through BearWeb, the university’s student information system. To access your bill

• Login to BearWeb using your Baylor login credentials

• Click on the “Student Financial Services” tab

• Select “My Student Account” to view your eBill

Your Baylor eBill will list all the current charges for tuition, fees, on-campus housing, dining plans, and any miscellaneous charges. Review it closely each semester and contact Student Financial Services with any questions.

Understand the Charges on Your Baylor Bill

As a Baylor student, your semester bill may include:

• Tuition – Based on your undergraduate or graduate program, enrollment credits, etc.

• Mandatory Fees – Includes IT, library, student life, recreation, and other standard fees.

• Room Charges – If living on campus, includes your housing assignment rent.

• Meal Plan – Charge for your chosen dining hall meal plan.

• Lab Fees – Some courses charge additional lab fees.

• Late Payment Fees – Assessed if not paid on time.

• Installment Plan Fees – Applied if paying with an installment plan.

Thoroughly review all charges on your eBill to verify accuracy. Report any discrepancies immediately to avoid account issues.

How to Pay Your Baylor Bill

Baylor offers several payment options to students and parents:

• Online – Pay by eCheck or credit card on BearWeb via the Pay My Bill link.

• Mail – Send check or money order payable to Baylor University to: One Bear Place #97048, Waco, TX 76798-7048. Include your BU ID.

• In Person – Visit Student Financial Services on the first floor of Robinson Tower during business hours with payment.

• Wire Transfer – For international payments, follow the wiring instructions provided.

• Payment Plan – Spread payments over installments for a fee by enrolling through BearWeb.

Pay the Current Amount Due on your eBill by the published due date each semester to remain enrolled and avoid late payment penalties.

Pay with Financial Aid

If you are receiving financial aid, review your anticipated aid on BearWeb and accept your awards. Your grants, loans, and scholarships will automatically pay toward your Baylor bill charges when disbursed at the start of each term.

Any remaining balance not covered by your aid must be paid out-of-pocket by the eBill due date to avoid being dropped from classes. You can also authorize aid refunds to pay outstanding university debts.

Using the Baylor Monthly Payment Plan

Baylor offers an Installment Payment Plan to help students split tuition bills into more manageable monthly payments over the semester for a $60 enrollment fee per term.

To enroll, login to BearWeb and access the “Payment Plans” link under Student Financial Services. Review the payment plan options available and choose one to setup automatic monthly payments from your bank account.

Late Payments and Penalties

It’s essential to pay your Baylor eBill on time each semester. The due date is indicated clearly at the top. Late payment penalties include:

• 1.5% late fee assessed monthly

• Registration cancellation/dropped classes

• Blocks on transcripts and diplomas

Avoid these issues by paying on time. Contact Student Financial Services immediately if you expect difficulty meeting the deadline for assistance.

Account Holds Explained

If your Baylor account becomes past due, a financial hold will be placed. This prevents registration for future classes, transcript release, and diploma receipt.

Resolving the outstanding balance will lift the bursar hold. Communicate with Student Financial Services to remove any holds due to mitigating circumstances.

Assistance Options for Financial Hardship

If you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot resolve your Baylor bill balance, contact Student Financial Services to discuss options like:

• Emergency loans or grants

• Payment plans or extensions

• Applying for additional financial aid

• Signing up for parent/sponsor authorization

Baylor wants to see all students succeed and provides resources if you fall upon hard times. Reach out for help resolving your account issues.

Paying your Baylor tuition bill on time and keeping your student account current is essential for avoiding enrollment and graduation issues. Carefully review charges each semester, pay online through BearWeb, and contact Student Financial Services with any questions or payment problems.