We are dedicated to helping students and parents understand the billing process and
their financial responsibilities to Duquesne.
Students: the Tuition Payment Portal is where students can access billing statements, make payments,
enroll in a payment plan, add authorized payers and sign up for direct deposit refunds.
We are here to help you if you have questions.
Authorized Payer: for a parent, guardian or family member to pay a student's tuition bill, or to set-up
a semester-based payment plan, they must be designated as an Authorized Payer by their
student. Authorized Payers use the link below to access the payment portal.
Temporary Office Location Due to Renovations
Student Accounts will be relocating for the summer term. A staff member will be available daily at the Cashier's Office, located on the ground floor of the Administration building, beginning May 2. All other staff members will be working remotely and available to serve you between the hours of 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday.
Student Accounts
Tuition bills are due paid in full by the first week of classes. Students and Authorized Payers can make payments using the Tuition Payment Portal.
Paying your Tuition Bill
All students and authorized payers will receive an e-mail notification when tuition bills are posted. If a parent, guardian or spouse pays your invoice, students must add them as an authorized payer in Tuition Payment Portal.
The entire account balance is due by the end of the first week of classes. Unpaid
balances will be assessed a 1.5% late fee each month thereafter, unless enrolled in
the payment plan.
How to Pay Tuition Bills
Payments are made in the online Tuition Payment Portal. Accepted payment methods are Discover, VISA, American Express and MasterCard. Currently, a non-refundable 2.75% service fee. will appear as a separate charge on your credit card billing statement.
Effective July 5, 2023, end-user paid fees will change as follows:
- The service fee for domestic card payments will be 2.85%
- The minimum service fee for card transactions over $20 and less than $106 will be $3.
eCheck
eCheck is the most convenient payment option and there is no additional charge to use this method. Any U.S. checking or savings account, provided your bank participates in the Automated Clearinghouse Network, can be used.
Cash or checks can be taken in person to the Casher's Office. Check payments can be mailed to the address below. Please indicate your nine-digit student ID number on the check.
Mail Payments:
Duquesne University
Attn: Cashier’s Office
600 Forbes Ave | Pittsburgh, PA 15282
International Payments
Flywire accepts payments from any country - typically in your home currency.
To make a payment via Flywire, log into DORI - Tuition Payment Portal - Access Tuition Payment Portal
Once in the Payment Portal click "Make Payment",select the term, and add the desired amount to your basket. When prompted for method of payment, select Flywire.
- Once you initiate payment you will receive detailed instructions on how to transfer funds.
- Flywire will keep you informed at every step in the process, including when funds reach your student account.
Flywire payments post to your student account faster than using a regular bank. You can be assured that you will never have a short-payment due to unexpected transfer fees or bank charges.
Student: Tuition Payment PortalStudent Action Required to Designate Authorized Payer
The Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) governs the release of and access to student education records. Due to FERPA, students must authorize access to their parents or guardians.
For a parent, guardian or family member to pay a student's tuition bill, or to set-up a semester-based payment plan, they must be designated as an Authorized Payer.
Students should follow these steps to complete the online Authorized Payer permission process:
- Login to DORI (Duo required for access)
- Select Tuition Payment Portal & Access Tuition Payment Portal
- Select Send a Payer Invitation & follow prompts to add Authorized Payer
TIME SENSITIVE: An email will automatically be sent to your Authorized Payer. Immediate action is needed by Authorized Payer to complete access.
Tuition Payment Plans
We provide semester-based payment plans that allows students and parents to pay the balance due in manageable monthly installments through the Tuition Payment Portal. The enrollment fee is $35 per plan and you must enroll each semester.
Tuition is due paid in full by the first week of classes. Accounts that are not paid
by the due date or enrolled in the payment plan will have late fees assessed.
Additional information can be found on our website.
Financial Responsibility Agreement (FRA)
The University is dedicated to helping students understand the billing process and their financial responsibilities to Duquesne University.
Each semester students will be required to affirm their agreement to the Duquesne University Financial Responsibility Agreement.
Enroll in Direct Deposit
It's free,safe and fast - the quickest way to receive your refund!
Log into DORI and select:
- Tuition Payment Portal
- My Account
- Direct Deposit Refunds
- Enter bank account and routing numbers
Refunds are automatically deposited in the designated account once processed by Student Accounts.
Please Note:
If you are not enrolled in the direct deposit program or have a credit balance that is the result of a Parent Plus loan, a refund check will be mailed to the home address on file at the Registrar's Office.
Students should verify the direct deposit has been posted to their bank account before writing checks against this amount. Every effort is made to ensure the deposit will be posted on the agreed upon date, various factors affect this transfer. Duquesne University is not liable for any bank fees incurred by the student.
Credit balances that are the result of personal payments must be requested by the student no sooner than 15 business days after the payment is posted to the student's account. The request can be made by email to Student Accounts or in person.
Book Voucher Information
If your student account is showing a credit balance, you may transfer any portion to the University Bookstore.
Students must complete this authorization form before the funds can be transferred to bookstore.
Please be sure to include the amount of your request on the form.
The semester-based vouchers remain available approximately four weeks into the term. Any unused funds are credited back to the student account once the voucher has been closed.
You may be eligible for education tax credits if you are paying education costs for
yourself or a member of your immediate family. IRS Form 1098-T is an informational tax document that will enable you to determine if you qualify.
The enrollment and financial information is also provided to the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS).
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.
GradGuard Tuition Insurance
Tuition Protection Plan
What happens when your student's education is disrupted by an unexpected injury or illness? Depending on the timing of the withdrawal, you may not be eligible to receive a refund of all of your tuition and fees.
The Tuition Insurance Plan offered by GradGuard™ supplements Duquesne University's withdrawal policy. It helps students and their families overcome the financial losses that may result from events which force students to withdraw from the semester due to a covered medical reason. Helping families get the most out of your Duquesne University experience is always our top priority. That's why we've partnered with GradGuard™ to make the Tuition Insurance Plan available to our families.
This coverage strengthens and broadens the scope of our existing refund policy by including reimbursement for tuition, housing and other payments if a student withdraws for any covered medical reason at any time during the semester.
Please remember the deadline to enroll is the day before classes begin each semester.
Learn more at GradGuard.com/Tuition/duq or call 866.724.4384.
For additional questions visit our Tuition Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
A Duquesne University eduation is an excellent investment in a student's future.
Educational loans can be a necessary part of that process for paying for college.
The Federal Direct Student Loan is the most-widely used loan and is available for
both undergraduate and graduate students.
The eligibility for these loans is determined by completing the FAFSA annually.
To learn more about the loan repayment process, visit our website.
Health insurance coverage is a requirement for all students enrolled at Duquesne University.
As part of Duquesne’s ongoing commitment to our students’ health and well-being, several Student Health Insurance Plan changes have been made for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year to help our students access adequate coverage.
For more information please visit our SHIP website.
Student Accounts Office
We are dedicated to helping students and parents understand the billing process and their financial responsibilities to Duquesne.