Methods of Payment
Payment Methods & Authorized Users
Authorized Users
Want to help manage a student’s account? The Authorized User feature makes it easy!
As an Authorized User, you can:
- Receive email notifications when a new statement is available
- Make secure online payments
- View account activity anytime
Note: Authorized User access is different from the Parent Portal and FERPA permissions. You’ll be able to manage financial tasks, but you won’t have access to grades or other academic records.
Ways to Pay Your Bill
We offer several convenient payment options:
Walk-In
Visit the Bursar’s Office at:
Brownsville: The Tower, Main 1.1S1
1 West University Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 882-7009
Edinburg: ESSBL 1.200
1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX
(956) 665-2718
Mail-In
(Allow at least 5 business days for processing)
Do NOT send cash or coins.
Mail your statement with payment to:
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ATTN: Bursar’s Office
1201 W. University Dr. SSB 1.200
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Online Payments
Pay quickly and securely using electronic checks or credit cards through #.
Credit Cards Accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Drop Box
A night drop box is available outside the ESSBL building in Edinburg. Payments are collected daily at 4:30 p.m.
Cash, Check, and Money Orders
Checks and money orders should be payable to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and include the student ID and driver’s license number.
Temporary checks are not accepted.
Returned check fee: $25 minimum. After three returned checks, check payments will no longer be accepted.
Wire Transfers for International Students
UTRGV partners with TransferMate and PayMyTuition to make international tuition payments easier, faster, and more affordable.
Benefits include:
- Pay in your local currency
- Lower bank fees and better exchange rates
- Secure and transparent transactions
TransferMate also supports domestic wire transfers (USD-to-USD) for a $20 fee.
PayMyTuition offers additional local payment options depending on your country.
How do I make a payment with TransferMate?
For more information see payment guides or student demo video below:
- TM Touchnet Student Payment Instructions_English
- TM Touchnet Student Payment Instructions_Spanish
- TM Touchnet Student Payment Instructions_Chinese
- TM Touchnet Student Payment Instructions_Portuguese
All payments for tuition and fees must be received at the Bursar’s Office by the tuition payment deadline each semester. Payments received after the deadline, regardless of the postmark date, are considered late.
How do I make a payment with PayMyTuition?:
Additional Information on PayMyTuition:
How to make a payment – step-by-step PDFs:
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Vietnamese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese
- Arabic
- Punjabi
- Hindi
- Farsi
- Turkish
- German / Bernese German
- Swedish
- Dutch
PayMyTuition customer support information
Call 1.855.663.6839 (toll-free) or through one of their local country contact numbers. You can also reach PayMyTuition Support at support@paymytuition.com or through their support page.
No matter what time zone you are in, you will have a dedicated customer support team available to you through live chat, email and phone to answer any of your questions and help you make your payment.