Affording the semester – what to know
At ÐÓ°®°É, we’re committed to supporting you as you pursue your education. If you’re wondering how you’re going to pay for college, we want you to know you have options.
What to do if you…
Experience significant changes in financial circumstances:
If your financial circumstances have changed significantly since you submitted your FAFSA, you may request a re-evaluation of your financial aid eligibility.
Learn more about special circumstances review by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid at 330-972-7032, or visit the .
Are you an international student? Consult with our International Center.
Want to review your bill online:
UA does not mail bills for tuition and fees to your home. Instead, you’ll receive an email notification that your electronic bill (eBill) is ready to view in your My Akron account.
- In early July 2021, the eBill notification will be sent to your Zips email inbox
To review your current charges and your due date, go to the Finance header of the Student Center in .
Need to pay your bill:
You have several options for paying your bill, including applying for the Installment Payment Plan in My Akron, which allows you to make up to four payments throughout the semester instead of paying all at once.
Choose the payment option that’s best for you:
- web payments using credit cards and e-checks
- mail a check or money order
- financial aid
- third-party payments and scholarships
- installment plan
- International payment
For more details about each payment option, contact the Office of Student Accounts at cashier@uakron.edu or 330-972-5100.
Want to grant access to a family member to pay your bill:
You can set up an "authorized user" in My Akron, such as a parent, who can make payments to your account. View instructions for authorizing a parent.
Want to learn about financial aid available to you:
We offer scholarships, grants, loans, federal work study, and student employment. Check out our easy-to-use and seven steps to receiving your financial aid. We’ll help you:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Apply for scholarships
- Explore grant programs
- Maintain and renew awards
- And more
For details about financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid anytime at 330-972-7032, or visit the .
Are you an international student? Click here.
Need help paying for textbooks:
Some courses have e-content available to you and are included as part of your tuition. Before purchasing/renting a textbook, you may want to check with your professors to find out if e-content is available for your courses.
Visit to learn more about textbook rentals and e-content options.
Need emergency financial support:
We know that unexpected financial emergencies can strike at any time — and especially at this time. That’s why ZipAssist, UA’s central information hub, provides emergency assistance for sudden, unforeseen and urgent expenses, including:
- childcare
- food
- gas
- housing and rent
- utilities
- automobile repairs
- medical expenses
- technology needs (ZipsTech)
- Campus Cupboard
To learn more about the programs and support available to you, complete a Help-A-Zip form.