University of Chicago Office of the Bursar

EXPLORE THE ABOUT US OFFICE OF THE BURSAR WEBPAGE: The Office of the Bursar About Us page details the services we offer to University Students and what website pages to engage with for more information. The Bursar's Office also manages charges from campus partners and can help students with other resources and assistance by referring to offices associated with certain charges. The About Us page details the Bursar’s Office services, other offices' services to University Students, and what website pages to use for more information. Go to the About Us page link in our bio to find out all of the crucial information about how our Office can service you!

The Winter Quarter will come to a close on March 15th. Please ensure that your student account is up to date before spring break and winter quarter graduation. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable spring break! Our office extends sincere congratulations and best wishes to those graduating this quarter toward their future endeavors.

Register for CashCourse and get FREE Financial Wellness Benefits when you sign up! The University of Chicago Office of the Bursar has signed up for CashCourse on behalf of our students. “CashCourse is a free online resource that offers quizzes, worksheets, and resources to answer your money questions and give you the foundation you need to control your financial future. No cost, no catch, no hidden agenda.” BUDGET WIZARD One of the benefits of CashCourse is their built-in free Budget Wizard. “Enter your income and expenses to set up your personal monthly budget. You can return to the Budget Wizard whenever you make a purchase to keep yourself on track.” COURSEWORK, QUIZZES, AND WORKSHEETS Another CashCourse benefit is the coursework, quizzes, and worksheets. “These lessons measure how much you already know about your finances and give you a self-guided lesson to expand your knowledge. Test how much you’ve learned by following up with a post-test, worksheets, and quizzes.” FINANCIAL CALCULATOR The final CashCourse benefit we will highlight is their financial calculator. “Enter real information about your finances, and figure out personal timelines for paying off debt, reaching your savings goals, estimating your loan payments, and more.” For all of these fantastic free benefits and much more, sign up for UChicago’s CashCourse for totally free! Just go to the CashCourse registration page linked in our bio and select The University of Chicago when asked for your educational affiliation. You will then be able to log in at www.cashcourse.org and explore the myriad of benefits and courses.

STUDENT FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS AND LATE FEES Student account restrictions will be placed on 2/11/2025. All University Students must comply with the Student Account Policies as the Financial Responsibility Agreement indicates. The Office of the Bursar is authorized to place a Student Account Hold on future quarter registration and diploma release for a past due balance on a Student Account. Registration Holds are placed on past-due Student Accounts during the sixth and the eleventh week of each quarter of the academic year. Registration Holds are placed on matriculated student account balances greater than $1,600. Once a Registration Hold is placed on a Student Account, the past-due balance must be paid in full for automatic removal. If you cannot remit your past-due balance in full, you are eligible to appeal this hold. For more information on student account restrictions, check out our Student Account Financial Restrictions page on our website, linked in our bio.

TAX SEASON WEBINARS The Office of the Bursar, Office of International Affairs, and UChicagoGRAD will host informational webinars regarding tax forms and filing assistance. The following are webinars hosted by the Office of the Bursar: Tax Information for College Students: Feb 12, 2025, 09:00 AM Tax Information for Domestic College Students will discuss University of Chicago tax documents, commonly asked questions, and resources to assist you in filing your 2024 Tax Returns. Tax Information for Parents/Guardians of College Students: Feb 11, 2025, 12:00 PM Learn about tax documents from the University of Chicago and resources available to you and your student to help file for the 2024 Tax Year. Go to our Filing Assistance and Workshops page to register (linked in our bio)!

THE 1098-T TAX FORMS FOR THE 2024 TAX YEAR HAVE BEEN RELEASED! 1098-T forms can be accessed online through the Student Portal or the Authorized User Portal linked in our bio. For all information related to the 1098-T, visit our website's Taxes section, linked in our bio.

UCHICAGO ON-CAMPUS BUSINESSES THAT ACCEPT PHOENIX CASH: -Pret A Manger -Hutchinson Commons -Starbucks @ Saieh -Café Logan -Gordon Café -Harris Café -Law School Café -Maroon Market -Midway Market -Peach's Café -Tiffin Café -Press Café -Quantum Café -Chicago French Press -Follett Bookstore Central Campus -Campus Printing Services - PaperCut More businesses are being added all the time! To stay up-to-date on where you can spend your Phoenix cASH and to see what on-campus businesses accept Phoenix cASH, go to our PC webpage, which is linked in our bio!

UCHICAGO STUDENT-RUN BUSINESSES THAT ACCEPT PHOENIX CASH: -Cobb Coffee Shop -Ex-Libris Café -Harper Café -Hallowed Grounds More businesses are being added all the time! To stay up-to-date on where you can spend your Phoenix cASH and to see what on-campus businesses accept Phoenix cASH, go to our PC webpage, which is linked in our bio!

The Office of the Bursar, Office of International Affairs, and UChicagoGRAD will be hosting informational webinars regarding tax forms and filing assistance. The following are webinars hosted by the Office of the Bursar: Tax Information for Parents/Guardians of College Students - Feb 11, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Central Time Learn about tax documents from the University of Chicago and resources available to you and your student to help file for the 2024 Tax Year. Tax Information for Domestic College Students - Feb 12, 2025, 09:00 AM - 9:45 AM Central Time Tax Information for Domestic College Students will discuss University of Chicago tax documents, commonly asked questions, and resources to assist you in filing your 2024 Tax Returns. Go to our Filing Assistance and Workshops page to register (linked in our bio)!

UChicago Printing Updates: On January 6, the student printing system will be upgraded with several changes to enhance the printing experience: New payment method: Phoenix cASH will replace PayPal. Visit the Office of the Bursar’s website to learn more about Phoenix cASH and how to add funds to your account (linked in our bio). The remaining PayPal balances cannot be transferred to the new printing system. Instructions for requesting a refund or unused balances will be shared soon. Lower printing costs (the same rate applies to all paper sizes): -black and white prints: $0.09 per page -color prints: $0.15 per page -free scanning Welcome back to the Winter Quarter!