Methods of Payment
Payment Methods
Choose a payment option below to pay tuition, fees, and other student account charges.
Make a Payment Through ASSIST
- Log in to ASSIST.
- Select My Finances.
- Select Online Student Bill.
- Choose the appropriate term.
- Review your balance and select Pay Now.
- Select Pay Student Bill.
Before entering the payment portal, you may see prompts to:
- Add an Authorized User
- Update notification preferences
- Save a payment method
These options are optional. To continue without making changes, select Don't remind me or Remind me later.
Once you reach the payment portal home page, select Make a Payment and follow the prompts to complete your transaction.
The Institutional Payment Plan (IPP) is available to eligible students during the Fall and Spring semesters only.
For additional information about eligibility, enrollment, and deadlines, please visit the Institutional Payment Plans page for more information.
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.
Pay in person at either U Central location using cash, debit cards, personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and 529 plan checks.
Accepted debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
Foreign currency is not accepted.
Visit the Bursar Office at either campus location:
Brownsville U Central
The Tower Main Building, Room 1.106
One W. University Blvd.
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 882-7009
Edinburg U Central
The Student Services Building, Room 1.200
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 665-2718
Office Hours
Accepted payment methods include personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and 529 plan checks.
Checks must be payable to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and include the student's UTRGV ID number. Please also include a driver's license number, if applicable.
Temporary checks are not accepted.
Returned check fee: $25 minimum. After three returned checks, check payments will no longer be accepted.
Please allow at least 5 business days for mailed payments to be received and processed.
Do not send cash or coins through the mail.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Mail your payment to:
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ATTN: Bursar's Office
1201 W. University Dr., ESSBL 1.200
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Other Mail Carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL)
Mail your payment to:
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ATTN: Bursar's Office
3901 N. Jackson Rd.
McAllen, TX 78501
Overview
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.
TransferMate
Step 1: Initiate Your Payment
- Log in to your Student Account.
- Go to the Make Payment tab, and verify the Current Account Balance.
- Select TransferMate in the Method drop-down menu.
- Select the country you are paying from and click Review Rate.
- Select your preferred payment method (bank transfer or e-wallets).
- Enter payer details, confirm the payment information and initiate your payment.
Step 2: Complete the Payment
- If you are paying by bank transfer, you will be emailed the banking instructions. Make your payment to the instructed bank account.
- If you choose to pay through your preferred e-wallet, follow the instructions presented online.
- Only send the amount indicated on your student bill.
- Include your unique Transaction Reference number with the payment.
NOTE: Brazilian, Chinese, South African and Indian students will be required to send supporting documents, which can easily be uploaded.
Step 3: Payment Processing and Confirmation
- Once TransferMate receives your payment, it will be sent to your institution.
- Your payment will automatically post to your Student Account.
- Confirmation of the posted payment will be emailed to you and the institute.
Payment Guides
- TransferMate Student Payment Instructions - English
- TransferMate Student Payment Instructions - Spanish
- TransferMate Student Payment Instructions - Chinese
- TransferMate Student Payment Instructions - Portuguese
Video Tutorial
PayMyTuition
Step 1: Access the Portal
- Log into your myUTRGV account. From the Finances section, select the "Make a payment using PayMyTution" link to be redirected to the PayMyTution payment portal.
Step 2: Select a Payment Method
- Review the payment options provided and select your preferred payment method.
- Payment options include bank transfers, debit/credit cards in your home currency, eWallet payments and other local options.
Step 3: Enter Your Information
- Enter some basic information including your student number. We will include this information with your payment for easy identification of your payment by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley team.
Step 4: Submit Your Payment
- Follow the instructions provided to send your funds to PayMyTution via your selected payment method.
Step 5: Track your Payment
- Track your payment by logging into your PayMyTuition Dashboard at any time. Receive SMS text, email status updates, and confirmations of when your payment has been delivered.
Additional Information
Customer Support
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.