University Accounts Receivable Policies

University Billing Statements

The Accounts Receivable Office is responsible for the collection of all university charges like tuition, fees, housing, meals plans, parking citations, veterinary medicine charges, and many other miscellaneous charges that may be incurred. Charges assessed to a U-Bill are due the following month, unless otherwise specified.

Students who do not receive a billing statement or are unable to otherwise view their U-Bill should contact the Accounts Receivable Office.  Failure to receive a billing statement or to view the bill does not exempt any late fees, penalties, or holds that may arise from non-payment.

Important Dates

Billing Date

The U-Bill is generated and cut on the first of every month. Current and former students will receive an email notification at their Iowa State email address, and any other email addresses we have on file that have any required FERPA information release, informing them that their bill is available online. Paper statements are mailed on the first of each month to non-student accounts who are not set up for electronic billing.

Due Date

Payments are due on the 20th of each month.  Payment options are explained in detail on our payments webpage.

Late Payment Reminder

Emails will be sent after the due date but before the end of the grace period to any account with electronic billing who has a minimum payment that has not yet been paid that month.