Rutgers Bill Pay: A Guide to Paying Your Student Account

As a student at Rutgers University, it’s important to stay on top of your finances and ensure that your student account is in good standing. One of the most important aspects of managing your student account is paying your bill on time. In this guide, we’ll go over the steps to pay your Rutgers bill, as well as provide additional information on financial holds, registration, and verifying your attendance.

Paying Your Rutgers Bill

To pay your Rutgers bill, you can use the Online Term Bill (OTB) system. This system allows you to view and pay your term bill, as well as sign up for payment plans or authorize parents or guardians to make payments on your behalf.

Here are the steps to pay your Rutgers bill using the OTB system:

1. Log in to the OTB system using your NetID or RUID.
2. Review your student account charges and fees.
3. Select the payment option that works best for you:
   • Pay in full: Choose this option to pay your entire balance in one payment.
   • Payment plan: Select this option to set up a payment plan that allows you to pay your balance in installments.
   • Authorize parent/guardian: Choose this option to authorize your parent or guardian to make payments on your behalf.
4. Enter your payment information.
5. Review and confirm your payment.

It’s important to note that if your term bill is not paid in full by the due date, a financial hold will be placed on your registration and diploma. Financial holds can also be placed on your student account for other outstanding payments. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that your bill is paid in full or that you have a payment plan set up to avoid any holds on your account.

Financial Holds and Registration

All students must register for classes before a term bill can be generated. They must also independently read and sign the Financial Responsibility Statement (FRS) at the time of course registration.

If you have a financial hold on your account, you will not be able to register for classes. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that your student account is in good standing and that all outstanding payments have been made before attempting to register for classes.

Verifying Your Attendance

All students are required to verify their attendance through the RU Here process. This process is used to confirm that you are actively attending classes and to ensure that your student account is in good standing.

Applying for Financial Aid

Students can apply for financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid and review awards on the Financial Aid Student Portal, which can be accessed through the myRutgers portal.

It’s important to note that financial aid awards may not be reflected on your student account until after the census date. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that your student account is in good standing and that all outstanding payments have been made before the census date to avoid any holds on your account.

Conclusion

Paying your Rutgers bill is an important part of managing your student account. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your bill is paid in full and that your student account is in good standing. Remember to also verify your attendance and apply for financial aid if needed. With these steps, you’ll be well on your way to a successful academic year at Rutgers University.