New Student Orientation

Cost of Attendance (COA)

• Cost of Attendance is:
  • For financial aid purposes only
  • Not necessarily the actual amount you will pay
  • Composed of educational expenses that a student may accrue while pursuing their degree for the semester and/or year
• Billable and non billable costs are included in the COA
  • Items included as billable costs will not necessarily be billed
  • Items will remain in the COA even if you opt out of services such as Student Insurance or the First Day Complete course materials program
• A student's financial aid cannot exceed their COA

First Day Complete (FDC)

• WVU partners with Barnes & Noble to provide undergraduate students with rented course materials at a lower, flat fee
• Students must opt out if they do not want to participate in the program
• The fall opt-out window is open from July 6 to August 29
• Emails about this program will be sent to student MIX accounts from Barnes & Noble College
• If you have questions or issues email email Barnes & Noble Customer Care

Refer to our First Day Complete webpage for additional details.

Fall Billing Information

• Fall charges will be available on or around July 1 through WVU MyAccount for students who have registered for classes
• Students who owe a balance will receive a billing notification via their MIX email on or around July 6
• If you owe a balance, payment is due on August 1 — a 2.85% late payment fee will follow if the deadline is not met
• Charges may change for various reasons. It is important for students to monitor their WVU MyAccount for the most up-to-date billing information
• Billing notifications are sent each month for remaining outstanding balances — payment is typically due the first of the following month

For more billing information refer to our Billing webpage.

External Resources

Visit our Other Funding Options webpage for more information.

Private/External Scholarships

• Checks must be received by the payment deadline to credit as payment

College Savings Plan (529, Prepaid College Plan)

• Contact your plan manager for instructions on how to send funds
• Payment must be received by the payment deadline to credit as payment

Third-Party Sponsorship

• Official authorization must be received by the payment deadline to credit as payment

More information about third-party billing can be found on our Third-Party Billing webpage.

Veterans Benefits

• Start your certification process with WVU Bunker
• Certifications will go through third-party billing process

For more information about veteran benefits, refer to the WVU Veterans website.

Making Direct Payments

Online Payments via WVU MyAccount (fastest method)

• Pay online with an e-check using the routing and bank account number
• Pay online with a debit or credit card (2.85% convenience fee)

Mailing Payments

• Checks, money order, or certified bank check should be made payable to WVU or West Virginia University
• Include the student’s name and WVU student ID number
• Cash payments are not accepted by mail or in person

More on payment options and instructions for paying online can be found on our WVU MyAccount Tutorials webpage.

Enrolling in a Tuition Payment Plan

WVU offers an interest-free payment plan through WVU MyAccount to help you manage student balances

• The earlier you enroll, the more time you can spread your payments over
• A $35 enrollment fee plus the first payment are due when you sign up
  • You can sign up between July 1 and July 15 to make 5 payments
  • Beginning July 16, the 4-installment option opens
  • The plan would need to be in place by August 1 to avoid late fees
• Students can enroll, manage their account, and make payments 24/7

To learn more, refer to our Tuition Payment Plan webpage.

Applying for Credit-Based Loans

Federal Parent PLUS Loan

• Lender: Federal Government
• Borrower: parent of a dependent undergraduate student
• Application:
  • 2026-2027 FAFSA required
  • 2026-2027 parent PLUS loan application and Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Interest: fixed
• Annual limit of $20,000 per student

Refer to our Federal Parent PLUS Loan webpage for more information.

Private Education Loans

• Lender: private lenders and financial institutions
• Borrower: student or parent (varies by lender)
• Application: contact lender
• Interest: varies by lender

Refer to our Private Loans webpage for more information.

Refunds

Some students are due a refund because their financial aid and/or payments total more than their WVU charges.

If the student is due a refund:

• Authorized aid generally pays to the bill 10 days prior to the first day of a semester (for students that have completed all aid requirements)
• Students may begin setting up direct deposit usually around mid-July
• If direct deposit is set up, the refund may be available on or around August 18
• If you do not choose a preference, a check will be mailed to the student's mailing address in STAR, which usually takes longer than direct deposit

Students and parents who are due a refund will receive an email with instructions on how to set up a Nelnet Refund Portal account.

• Parents receiving a parent PLUS refund will receive their email after the refund is initiated

• Refunds appear in the “charges” column in your WVU MyAccount, but it’s not a charge — it’s the refund you are due
• Refunds are issued based on what is owed at the time it is issued
• Students should monitor their WVU MyAccount as charges are subject to change

For more information on refunds, refer to our Refunds webpage.