Student Financial Services

For First Year and New-To-Brown Students

The following financial information will help new students and families become familiar with Brown's systems and policies related to student accounts.

Our EBill & Payment User Guide explains how to use our payment.brown.edu system.

Please note: Email is the official form for University communications. The University sends official and important messages to the student's Brown email account. It is important and expected that all students activate their Brown email accounts as soon as possible and to check their Brown email frequently to keep informed of their financial responsibilities.

Accessing the Student Account Payment System

All new students must log in to payment.brown.edu and set up preferences.

1. Give parents/family members access to view and pay your bill by setting them up as Authorized Users.
2. Set up your ERefund Profile to receive any eligible credit balance refunds electronically.
3. Consent to receive your education tax credit 1098T form electronically.

Student Account Billing & Schedule

Brown University Student Account Payment System

All student account billing is done electronically (EBill) through payment.brown.edu.

Student Accounts and EBilling

Review our Student Account & EBill Schedule to learn when bills will be available and when payments are due.

Billing Statements

Brown does not generate or mail any paper billing statements.

The billing statements are a snapshot of the student account at the time of billing. Any student account charges or credits that happen after the semester billing statement is generated are reflected in the "Account Activity" section of payment.brown.edu.

Related Information and Resources for New Students

Complete information and requirements in Banner Self Service

1. Verify or provide your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number for 1098-T tax credit purposes.
2. If you are applying for financial aid, complete any unsatisfied requirements for financial aid or loans.

Installment Payment Plan

If interested, enroll in our optional Installment Payment Plan (IPP) during the open enrollment periods for fall or spring. IPP participants will receive reminder emails before each installment is automatically withdrawn from the designated U.S. personal checking or savings account.

Additional Payment Options

Payment may be made online with U.S. personal checking and savings accounts through payment.brown.edu, through Flywire for international payments, or by check via mail to our Cashier Office. Visit our Payment Options page to learn more.

Financial Holds and Past Due Balances

Refer to Brown's policies regarding Financial Holds and Past Due Balances that impact registration and enrollment.

Note: Brown University does not currently require a deposit for incoming first year undergraduate students.

Before You Borrow

If loans are part of your plan, you'll want to borrow wisely to keep your loan debt as low as possible. This information provides resources to assist in making borrowing decisions.

Loan Process

Learn about the loan process -- application, requirements, and disbursement.

Financial Aid information for Admitted Students

Especially for admitted students, we recommend learning more about the financial aid process and, if you haven't already, applying for aid right away. Note: The Office of Financial Aid determines and posts award offers (Separate from Student Financial Services). This information is then reflected on the student account.

Verify Anticipated Support Pays to Your Student Account

If you reported to Brown that you anticipate to receive support from scholarship agencies, college savings plans, or other outside sources, Brown will place a temporary memo credit on your student account in that amount. Any unpaid memo credits for anticipated support are removed from students accounts on October 15th for Fall and on February 15th for Spring. Students are responsible for paying any remaining balances.

Student Health Insurance (SHIP)

SHIP is automatically billed to your student account. If you have adequate alternate coverage, you may be able to waive SHIP by the waiver deadline. If you are an aided student and you do not currently have health insurance, complete the waiver to be considered for a scholarship to help cover the cost.

Housing Information

All housing information and policies are handled by Residential Life. Residential Life submits charges to Student Financial Services to be reflected on the student's account. For questions regarding changes to housing students should reference their room agreement.

Meal Plan Information

All meal plan information and policies are handled by Dining Services. Dining Services submit charges to Student Financial Services to be reflected on the student's account. For questions regarding changes to dining, students should reference their meal agreement.

IRS Form 1098-T

The 1098-T is a statement that colleges and universities are required to issue to certain students. It provides the total dollar amount paid by the student for what is referred to as qualified tuition and related expenses in a single tax year. The information on form 1098-T can be used to help you determine if you are eligible for education tax credits when filing a U.S. tax return.