Overview
Students enrolled in UW Flexible Option programs at UW-Milwaukee can sign up for a payment plan to split their tuition costs over two payments. This feature helps you better manage your educational costs in your regular monthly budget. Financial tools, like this payment plan and our Flex Tuition Guarantee, give you more control of paying for your education.
You may sign up for a payment plan every subscription period. Choosing the payment plan is voluntary – you may also pay the tuition in full at the first due date.
The payment plan will have two due dates, with half of your balance due by each due date. Your first bill is due by the 8th day of your subscription period. Check out the UW Flexible Option academic calendar to see the billing due date for your subscription period. Your second bill will be due approximately 30 days after that first due date.
If you sign up for a payment plan, there is an administrative fee equal to 1% of your total balance due. This fee will appear on your first bill.
Students enrolled in UW Flexible Option programs at UW-Parkside and UW-Madison are not eligible for a payment plan at this time.
Policies
All UW-Milwaukee students must sign the university credit agreement when they first register for classes. By signing this agreement, you are agreeing to pay for the educational services provided.
You must sign up for the payment plan every subscription period you would like your payments split in two. You can do this directly from the billing page in your student information system, PAWS. There are a few scenarios if you fail to meet your billing deadlines.
- If you do not sign up for the payment plan, and fail to pay your balance in full, you will be administratively withdrawn from your subscription period as outlined in the non-payment policies.
- If you sign up for the payment plan, but fail to pay your first bill in full by the deadline, you will be administratively withdrawn as outlined in our drop for non-payment policies.
- While on the payment plan, if you make your first payment, but miss your second payment, you will have a registration hold placed on your account. This means you cannot register for more classes (even if you’re an AYCL student), graduate, or receive your transcripts until your balance is cleared.
You can always choose to make a payment on your tuition at anytime in advance of your bill’s due date.
There is a 1% finance charge, per month, assessed to past-due principle balances. After a period of time, you will be subject to collection efforts (and additional costs to you). This includes options such as referral to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, an outside collection agency, and/or legal proceedings. It is important that you meet your financial obligations to ensure you do not incur additional costs.
You will receive an email reminder when your bill is due. However, it would be good practice to enter your bill due dates on your calendar, or set up reminders on your phone, so you do not miss them. Missing a deadline, even if you’re on the payment plan, may add to your educational expense or delay your registration.
How to Sign Up
Click here to view these sign-up instructions as a .pdf file.
- In the Student Center under Finances section, select Enroll in Payment Plan in the dropdown. Click on the gray arrow. You can also click on Account Inquiry under Finances and click on the Account Services tab.
2. You see the option to select the payment plan for the subscription period you are enrolled. You must select the payment plan and then click Next.
3. Next you will see when the two due dates will be as well as the balance to pay for each due date. The payment plan admin fee is included in the first payment (see the Policies Tab for additional information about the admin fee).
4. The next screen gives a breakdown of what is due, when and how much for each due date. You must check the checkbox and click Enroll.
5. You will then see the following message:
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can still elect to pay your bill in full by the tuition due date. Using the payment plan is not mandatory. You must sign up for the payment plan each subscription period you plan to use it. Current subscription period tuition and fees. Balances less than or equal to $200.00 are not eligible for the plan. Books, lab fees, or special course materials do not appear on your bill in PAWS and are not eligible. You can start signing up for the payment plan 2 weeks prior to your subscription period start date, but you must have a balance due to sign up. You can also sign up for the plan when you log on to pay your first bill as sign-up is instantaneous. Your first payment will always be due by the 8th day of the subscription period. Your PAWS account will show the exact date of your second installment, which is approximately 30 days after the first billing due date. Yes, there is an Installment Payment Plan Administrative Fee and it appears on your first payment. The fee is 1% of your total balance due at the time you sign up for the plan. No. The fee does not change even if your charges increase or decrease. As long as you pay each installment in full by the due date no additional finance charges (interest) will be assessed. Installment payments not paid by the due date are subject to finance charges assessed at the rate of 1% per month. No, the fee is not refundable. Yes, but you should consult with a financial aid adviser to understand more about when you’ll receive your disbursements to determine if signing up for the plan is even necessary. You can view your online Statement of Account at any time by selecting the View Billing Statement link on your PAWS Student Center page. This online statement can be produced on demand at any time and displays the most up-to-date information available on your account. No, you only need to sign the credit agreement once. As remain in good standing, you will be eligible for the plan every subscription period. Do I have to use the Installment Payment Plan?
Will I need to sign up for the payment plan each term? Or will the plan automatically renew for each subscription period?
What charges are eligible for the Installment Payment Plan?
What charges are not eligible?
When can I sign up for the payment plan?
When are my installments due?
Is there a fee for using the Installment Payment Plan?
Does the Administrative Fee change if my tuition & fees increase or decrease?
Are there finance charges in addition to the Administrative Fee?
If I pay my balance off early, can I get my Administrative Fee reduced?
I am going to apply for financial aid or military benefits. Can I still use the Installment Payment Plan?
Will I receive a bill from the University telling me what I owe?
Will I need to sign the university credit agreement every subscription period?
I have additional questions, who should I talk to?
- Installment Payment Plan: Accounts Receivable Office (414) 229-4914, or bursar@uwm.edu
- Military tuition assistance: UW-Milwaukee Military Education Benefits Office.
- Financial aid: Financial Aid Office 608-800-6751 (select option 1) or financialaid@uwex.edu