What’s the difference between a term and a credit?
A term is simply another word for a semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). A credit is a unit that measures time and effort spent learning. A student needs a required number of academic credits to graduate from a program. For example, if you took fifteen credits per term by enrolling in five 3-credit courses each fall and spring term, you would complete a total of 120 credits over four academic years. In most cases, the number of academic credits you take each term determines your tuition.
How do I view and pay my student account?
Once tuition has been assessed for the term, students can log in to their PittPAY account to view tuition, fees, financial aid, and payments, along with the balance due.
When are payments due?
The due date for the current term is on the Account Summary page in PittPAY. Due dates for the current and future terms are available on the Due Date Schedule page.
How do I make payments?
A list of all payment methods, including the optional payment plan, is available on the Payment Options page.
What if someone else (parents, grandparents, etc.) wants to help a student make tuition payments?
A student may grant others access to view and make payments on their student account by enrolling them as Authorized Users in PittPAY.
Can I earn a degree online?
There is a distinction between on-campus/in-person programs vs those designed and delivered as fully online programs.
- Students admitted to an online program receive all course instruction in an online environment through asynchronous activities, synchronous meetings, or a combination of both. Tuition and fees are available from the “Online” section of Tuition Rates and Fees.
- Students admitted to an on-campus program receive most instruction through in-person and on-campus instruction, although they may be able to take certain courses in an online format. Tuition and fees are available from the “Undergraduate” and “Graduate” sections of Tuition Rates and Fees.
Your academic advisor and the course catalog will help you determine which courses meet the requirements of your program.
How are tuition rates set?
Tuition rates are approved annually by Board of Trustees as part of the University’s overall budget, a deliberative, year-long process involving students, faculty, and staff.
I am receiving tuition assistance from the military, what do I do?
Contact the Office of Veteran Services to certify your benefits.
I am receiving University Education Benefits, who do I contact?
Education Benefits are managed by Human Resources. Use the link provided on their website to access Benefit Guides and Forms and submit questions.