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Payment Plan Benefits

Easy online enrollment

Flexible payment options

No interest

Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan.

Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!

Payment Plan Information

Payment Methods

• Automatic bank payment (ACH)
• Credit/debit card

Cost to Participate*

• Nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester (ACH & credit/debit card)
• $30 returned payment fee if monthly installment payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll in the Payment Plan

Students:
  • Log in to your SPIRE account at https://www.umass.edu/
  • Click on View/Pay Bill
  • Select Payment Plan in the QuikPAY menu
Authorized Payers:

*Before you click on the Submit button, please read carefully through the Final Review and the Terms and Conditions. An immediate e-mail will be sent (if an e-mail address was provided) confirming enrollment.

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Target Dates To Enroll By

Summer 2023

Payment plan available on April 1, 2023

Payments on the 15th

Enrollment DateRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
April 1-May 14none4May-Aug$45
May 15-June 14none3June-Aug$45
June 15-July 14none2July & Aug$45

Fall 2023

Payment plan available on July 1, 2023

Payments on the 10th

Enrollment DateRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
July 1-Aug 9none5Aug-Dec$45
Aug 10-Sept 9none4Sept-Dec$45
Sept 10-Oct 9none3Oct-Dec$55
Oct 10-Nov 134%2Nov & Dec$65
Nov 2-Nov 20 at 5 PM EST50%1December only$75

Fall 2023

Payment plan available on July 1, 2023

Payments on the 20th

Enrollment DateRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
July 1-Aug 19none5Aug-Dec$45
Aug 20-Sept 19none4Sept-Dec$45
Sept 20-Oct 19none3Oct-Dec$55
Oct 20-Nov 1134%2Nov & Dec$65
Nov 12-Nov 30 at 5 PM EST50%1December only$75

Spring 2024

Payment plan available on December 21, 2023

Payments on the 10th

Enrollment DateRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
Dec 21-Jan 9none5Jan-May$45
Jan 10-Feb 9none4Feb-May$45
Feb 10-March 9none3March-May$55
March 10-March 3134%2April & May$65
April 1-April 20 at 5 PM EST50%1May only$75

Spring 2024

Payment plan available on December 21, 2023

Payments on the 20th

Enrollment DateRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
Dec 21-Jan 19none5Jan-May$45
Jan 20-Feb 19none4Feb-May$45
Feb 20-March 19none3March-May$55
March 20-April 1134%2April & May$65
April 12-April 28 at 5 PM EST50%1May only$75

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Questions? Contact the Bursar’s Office at 413.545.2368 or visit www.umass.edu/bursar