Financial Responsibilities

Students will be financially responsible for all course-related fees at the time of enrollment. See Add/Drop/Withdrawal for additional details, including the MU refund schedule.

Fees for credit courses administered by MU Direct are billed through the University of Missouri Cashiers Office. Your student account monthly billing statement is normally generated on or around the 20th of each month and is due on the 15th of the following month. (If the 15th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is due the previous working day.)

Delinquent student accounts

Past-due amounts owed to the University must be satisfied by payment in full. If you fail to pay, you may be subject to sanctions including the inability to add/drop classes, elimination of student charge privileges, restriction of library services, denial of access to the Student Recreation Center, and denial of access to your online courses. Failure to pay may also result in denial of class registration access. Also, transcripts or diplomas may be withheld. The University will pursue appropriate collections practices which may include referrals to a collection agency for accounts that remain past due. The account may be assessed an additional collection charge of up to 35% of the balance if referral to a collection agency becomes necessary.

If you have questions, please contact the Cashiers Office at 573-882-3097 or via e-mail. For automated account information and credit card payments (MasterCard and Discover only) dial 573-884-CASH or go to myZou Payment Center .

If your enrollment is based upon third-party billing, please call 573-882-9138.

Additional questions can be directed to MU Direct Help.