Office of the Bursar
The Office of the Bursar manages student accounts, assesses tuition and fees, provides monthly billing statements, processes payments and refunds, and provides banking services for university departments.
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Welcome to the Office of the Bursar
The Office of the Bursar is here to help you manage the financial side of your Ole Miss experience. Starting July 23, 2026, you can access your bursar account through the Bursar card in Experience. From there, you can view account balances, make payments, enroll in payment plans, set up direct deposit for refunds, manage Authorized User access, and view billing statements and payment history.
Our office manages student accounts, assesses tuition and fees, processes payments and refunds, and provides a variety of financial services throughout your time at the university.
Whether you're preparing for the semester, waiting for a refund, or looking for billing information, we've organized the resources below to help you quickly find what you need.
Check out our quick links to find information on:
- Your Bursar Account. Access your student account to view your balance and make payments by credit card, bank account (free), check, or international transfer.
- Direct Deposit. Find out how direct deposit works and how to enroll (for both students and parents).
- Refund Information. Review refund eligibility, withdrawal periods, and submit an appeal if you have extenuating circumstances.
- Tax Forms (1098-T). Learn how to view and download your tax documents.
- Frequently Asked Questions. Find answers to common billing questions.
Looking for additional resources and policies? Scroll to the bottom of the page for helpful links, forms, and detailed policy information.
Helpful Links
Direct Deposit of Excess Financial Aid Funds for Students
What is direct deposit?
- Instead of receiving a check for your excess financial aid, funds are electronically transferred from the university to a bank account.
What are the benefits?
- Direct deposits are processed daily, and there is no charge for this service.
- Excess funds are delivered directly to the bank account within the next two business days.
- There is protection against theft and loss of checks. Lost checks take several weeks to replace.
Can a direct deposit be made to any bank?
- The university can direct deposit to any financial institution within the U.S. with electronic funds transfer capabilities.
- Most banks participate in the electronic funds transfer network.
- Contact the bank if you have questions about its ability to accept direct deposit.
When can I sign up?
- You may sign up any time during the semester.
- To guarantee processing, please sign up for direct deposit at least one week before the anticipated refund.
How do I sign up?
- Go to the Bursar card in Experience.
- Select Refunds.
- Enter your bank routing number and checking/savings number.
Direct Deposit of Excess Funds for Plus (Parent) Loan Borrowers
What is direct deposit?
- Instead of receiving a check for excess PLUS loan proceeds, funds are electronically transferred from the university to a bank account.
What are the benefits?
- Direct deposits are processed daily, and there is no charge for this service.
- Excess funds are delivered directly to the bank account within the next two business days.
- There is protection against theft and loss of checks. Lost checks take several weeks to replace.
Can a direct deposit be made to any bank?
- The university can direct deposit to any financial institution within the U.S. with electronic funds transfer capabilities.
- Most banks participate in the electronic funds transfer network.
- Contact the bank if you have questions about its ability to accept direct deposit.
When can I sign up?
- Parents, family members, and guardians can only sign up for direct deposit once a refund is available.
- To guarantee processing, please sign up for direct deposit at least one week before the anticipated refund.
How do I sign up?
- Parents, family members, or guardians must be set up as an Authorized User by their student.
- Once Authorized User access is established, use the information from the setup emails to navigate to the Bursar card in Experience.
- Select Refunds.
- Enter your bank routing number and checking/savings number.
Tuition Refund Appeal
Financial Aid will be processed twice a week, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are strongly encouraged to set up direct deposit to expedite the processing of their refunds. Student direct deposit can be set up through the Bursar card in Experience.
Students who withdraw before the first day of classes for the semester will receive a 100 percent refund of tuition, fees (except the nonrefundable registration fee), housing, and any remaining balance on meal plans or Ole Miss Express.
Students who withdraw on or after the first day of classes must do so during the refund period to receive a refund (see withdrawal dates below). Students who withdraw from UM during the refund period will receive a 100 percent refund of tuition, less a $100.00 processing fee.
Students who drop from full-time to part-time status during the refund period will receive a 100 percent refund of the tuition difference between full-time and part-time. During the Fall/Spring semesters, because 12 – 19 hours are assessed the same full-time rate, a refund is not applicable for drops within this range.
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the withdrawal periods for dropping a course to avoid grade liability.
| Term | Withdrawal Period |
|---|---|
| Fall / Spring | During the first 10 days of the term |
First / Second Fall First / Second Spring | During the first four days of the term |
| Intersessions (Two-Week Terms) | During the first two days of the term |
| Full Summer Term (Eight-Week Term) | During the first five days of the term |
| First / Second Summer Term (Four-Week Terms) | During the first three days of the term |
- Students must officially withdraw from the university if they register for classes and then decide not to attend Ole Miss. A student is considered registered once a class schedule is secured.
- It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the university officially. Failure to withdraw before the end of the 100% refund period will result in tuition and fee charges being posted to the student’s account.
- Students who fail to withdraw will receive a grade of “F” on their official university transcript for the term of non-attendance.
- Students receiving financial aid who drop/withdraw from classes may be responsible for repaying loans and other financial assistance they may have received.
- Students changing their schedule after the refund period will be assessed a one-time $25 add/drop fee.
Due to extenuating circumstances, students may petition for consideration of a tuition refund not provided for in the University’s Refund Policy.
- Petitions with complete details of the situation, including supporting documentation, should be sent to the Office of the Bursar within one year of the first day of class for the semester for which the appeal is being made.
- Appeals can be submitted through our online appeal portal.
If you do not have access to our online appeal portal, you can also submit a paper appeal form.
The IRS requires the university to issue Form 1098-T to each student by January 31. Forms are mailed to the student’s permanent address on file.
The 1098-T contains important income tax information that is also furnished to the Internal Revenue Service; however, there is no need to attach Form 1098-T to your tax return. There is also no IRS requirement that you must claim the tuition and fees deduction or an education credit.
The form indicates the payments received by the university in the applicable tax year that are used to pay for qualified tuition and related expenses. In general, qualified tuition and related expenses are tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution.
Qualified tuition and related expenses do not include: insurance, student health charges, room, or board. This form also reports the amount of scholarships or grants that you have received during the applicable tax year.
In previous years, your 1098-T included a figure in Box 2 that represented the qualified tuition and related expenses we billed to your student account for the calendar (tax) year.
Due to a change to institutional reporting requirements under federal law, beginning with tax year 2018, we will report in Box 1 the amount of qualified tuition and related expenses you paid during the year.
Institutions are not required to furnish a 1098-T to non-resident aliens, to individuals whose qualified tuition and related expenses are waived or paid with scholarships, to individuals enrolled only in noncredit courses, or to those individuals whose calculations net to zero.
The university is in the process of changing our student billing processes.
- To access past 1098-T forms online, log into myOleMiss, click on Financials, and then select 1098-T. On the next screen, select the year you would like to view in the drop-down menu.
- Beginning with future tax years, 1098-T forms will be available through the Bursar card in Experience. Additional information will be shared when they become available.
Please note: The University of Mississippi does not provide tax or legal advice. The decision as to whether you qualify for an education tax credit should be determined in consultation with your personal tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service.
The university is in the process of changing our student billing system. Therefore, the way to opt-in to an electronic 1098-T is changing. Information about opting in for electronic delivery through Experience will be provided before the next tax reporting cycle.
For additional information, please refer to:
Your tuition is charged on your student account. Monthly statements are emailed on the last day of the month. The due date for the statements is the 15th of the following month.
You can access your student financial information through the Bursar card in Experience. The Bursar card will take you to the student billing and payment portal, where you can:
- View account balances
- Make payments
- Enroll in payment plans
- Set up direct deposit for refunds
- Manage authorized user access
- View billing statements and payment history
You can change your address in Experience, the new academic portal. Go to the General Self-Service card and select Personal Information. Scroll to the Addresses section and select either Add New or Edit.
From there, you can update your mailing address.
Students who expect a parent, guardian, spouse, or another individual to help pay their tuition or fees should set them up as an Authorized User. This provides secure access without requiring you to share your university login credentials.
After logging into the payment portal through the Bursar card in Experience, select the option to add an Authorized User. You'll enter their email address and choose the permissions you'd like them to have.
Yes, but the due date is the same regardless of when classes are obtained.
You can check your Financial Aid status through the Financial Aid card in Experience. Be sure that you have accepted all of your awards and have completed other necessary steps, such as promissory notes, entrance counseling, and terms and conditions.
You must contact the Department of Student Housing at (662) 915-7328 regarding any corrections.
No, additions to Ole Miss Express should be handled by the Student ID Center at (662) 915-7423.
As of July 23, eligible students can enroll in available payment plans through the payment portal. There is a $40 fee for setup, which allows you to split bills into three (3) payments.
If you signed up for a payment plan, payments are due on August 15, September 10, and October 10 for Fall, and on December 10, January 15, and February 15 for Spring.
You can withdraw from your classes online through Experience by choosing the withdraw option. You may also contact the Registrar’s Office at (662) 915-7792. Students who are withdrawing after financial aid has been disbursed should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine whether any of their aid will be charged back. For more information on tuition refunds, please visit our Refund Information section.
Your monthly account statement is available online. You can also pay your account online. Go to the Bursar card to access statements and make payments.
If students do not receive a bill, they are still responsible for payment. Students may view their account online via the Bursar card in Experience.
Check out the Campus Dining website for answers to these and other questions about meal plan options. You can contact the Student ID Center at (662) 915-7423 to make changes to your meal plan.
Some courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Journalism, Music, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management, and other courses have additional fees. Special class fees are non-refundable past the refund period.
After the refund period ends, students are assessed a one-time flat fee of $25.00 for any added or dropped classes.
The University of Mississippi charges a Capital Improvements Fee to fund facility construction and improvements. The fee is charged per term to all students on a per-hour, prorated basis, capped at $50 based on the number of full-time hours required by a student’s program of study. All proceeds generated from this fee are used for the repair, renovation, or construction of student facilities.
Financial Aid refunds issued by direct deposit are processed daily; however, refunds issued by check are processed twice per week, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Replacement checks will not be issued until 15 days after the date the original check was issued. Students are strongly encouraged to set up direct deposit for quick processing of their refunds.
To set up direct deposit, go to the Bursar card in Experience and select Refunds. Then, enter your bank routing number and checking/savings number.