In accordance with its fiscal responsibilities as a state-supported institution, Oakland University has established the following requirements for payment of tuition:

Tuition and Housing 

Tuition rates are based on the student’s class standing, residency and the number of credits enrolled.

For information about university housing charges, visit University Housing.

Tuition Rates Subject to Revision

The Oakland University Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any and all tuition rates when circumstances make such a change necessary.

Transfer Credit and Tuition 

For information on transfer credit and tuition please visit the Transfer Credit section of the Office of the Registrar's website.

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Billing Cycle and Due Dates

Tuition and university housing charges are generally due three weeks into a semester. Student Business Services will send billing notifications electronically to each student’s official Oakland University e-mail address. Students may access their student account information, including bills, via the eBill system. Questions about your bill may be addressed to the Office of Student Financial Services.  Visit the Billing Cycle and Due Date Calendar for more information.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION DOES NOT EXCUSE STUDENTS FROM REQUIRED PAYMENT ON THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE.

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Late Payment Penalty

Payment in full of the total balance due will avoid assessment of a 1½% monthly late payment penalty. Student accounts must be paid in full by the established due dates for students to be eligible to register during the next registration period. Online transcripts, diplomas or other statements of record will be withheld and students will be ineligible to enroll and/or continue to be enrolled in future semesters until their obligations have been fulfilled. If an account is not paid in full by the end of the semester, it will be referred to an outside collection agency that will report it to the Credit Bureau.

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Tuition and Non-attendance

Course registration(s) will not be canceled for non-attendance. Students must officially drop courses during the tuition refund periods to be eligible for reduction in tuition assessments. Students may drop using the SAIL system.

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Non-Payment and De-Registration

All registrations for a given semester are considered to be temporary and tentative, based on satisfactory academic progress and total satisfaction of all financial obligations to the university. Oakland University will reverse the future semester registration of any student if the student has a delinquent account balance from a prior semester.  For more information, please see the De-Registration Policy.

NOTE: Students who find it necessary to drop all courses for which they are registered may do so by filing an official withdrawal form with the Registration Office or by dropping all of their classes via the SAIL system. Withdrawals filed with the Registration Office can be processed in person, by fax or by certified mail. Withdrawal forms are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.  Students who use the  SAIL system to drop their last class will be considered withdrawn effective the date they drop their last class. Refunds, if applicable, are based on the date of notification to the Registration Office or on the date the last class was dropped via the SAIL system.

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Add, Drop or Withdraw from Classes

Information on how to add, drop or withdraw from classes is available on the Office of the Registrar’s web site.

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How Can I Pay?

All payments must be in U.S. currency.

Remittance should be made payable to “Oakland University” and identified with the student name and the last 4 digits of the Grizzly ID number.

Payments returned by the bank are considered nonpayment and may result in cancellation of registration. A $25.00 charge will be assessed for returned items.

Payments Options

Payment options are as follows:

• Online through eBill at oakland.edu/eBill. Online payment methods include online checking or savings account, debit card, or credit card. You will need your Grizzly ID number and six-digit SAIL PIN. The account will be credited immediately when paying by eBill. Electronic payment confirmations will be sent.
• By mail, to Cashier’s Office, 120 North Foundation Hall, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4401. Please allow 5-6 days for mail delivery. All payments should include the student name and the last 4 digits of the Grizzly ID number to ensure correct and timely processing. Receipts will not be mailed; your cancelled check is proof of payment.
• Payment drop-box, located outside of the Cashier’s Office, during non-business hours. All payments should include the student name and the last 4 digits of the Grizzly ID number to ensure correct and timely processing. Receipts will not be mailed; your cancelled check is proof of payment.
• In person, at the Cashier’s Office, by cash, check, debit card or credit card. The student account will be credited immediately when paying in person. Be sure to bring your driver’s license, OU Spirit Card or other government issued picture identification. Receipts will be mailed to the student if the payment is made by a third party who does not know the Grizzly ID at the time of payment.

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Financial Aid and Your Student Bill

Disbursable financial aid such as loans and scholarships will appear as a credit on your student bill once it is “ready to pay” or has been applied to your student account. If there is a balance due on your bill, it must be paid by the due date shown to avoid assessment of a 1½% monthly late payment penalty.

Access eBill at oakland.edu/eBill to determine what aid has been credited to your account. If you think a credit is missing after reviewing your charges by semester, go to the Financial Aid menu in SAIL at mysail.oakland.edu to review your financial aid award and requirements. If you still have questions, contact the Office of Student Financial Services, 120 North Foundation Hall or call us at (248) 370-2550.

Students whose financial aid is not showing on their bill should see Financial Aid at the Office of Student Financial Services for assistance immediately to ensure all paperwork has been completed. A student's financial aid credit is based on the student maintaining the status specified in his/her award documents. If a student receiving financial aid is not registered for the required number of credits and/or residence hall status on the financial aid credit lock date (see Important Dates for each semester's financial aid credit lock date), aid awarded may be canceled or reduced. If the student does not complete the semester, aid also may be canceled or reduced.

For more information regarding specific financial aid policies, see the Financial Aid Policies Web page.

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Financial Aid Adjustments on the Student Account

If financial aid is canceled or reduced after it has been applied to the student account and results in a balance on the account, the student will receive a bill for the amount due to Oakland University. The amount due must be paid by the due date shown on the bill to avoid assessment of a 1 ½% monthly late payment penalty.

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Corporate Sponsored Student Information

Corporate sponsor and other third-party billing information can be found on the Third-Party Billing Web page.

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Non-Dischargeable Educational Benefits

Oakland University (“university”) may provide, extend or advance funds, credits and/or other financial accommodations to students, to be applied towards their tuition and/or charges, with the understanding that students will re-pay those amounts. All such amounts, other than scholarships, fellowships, stipends and/or tuition waivers, are loans and/or educational benefits which students must repay to the university together with late payment charges as established by the university. In consideration for allowing students to attend classes, students agree to repay the university for those loans and/or educational benefits and acknowledge that their re-payment obligation is not dischargeable in bankruptcy.

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Contact Information

You may reach the Office of Student Financial Services via e-mail at finaid@oakland.edu, via telephone at (248) 370-2550 or in person/by mail at 120 North Foundation Hall, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401.

You may review your account by visiting eBill at oakland.edu/eBill.