OFFICE OF THE BURSAR

Students are responsible for paying the all tuition, fees, and past due balances in U.S. dollars (all checks must be drawn on a U.S. Bank).

Current bills are available on VIP (https://vip.sc.edu/).

If, after registering for ALL of your courses, you are ready to pay your bill:

• Log into VIP and click on the "Financial" link located in the left hand column.
  
  
• Find " Optional Fees for" and select the correct term and year.
  
  
• Click the " Optional Fees for" link.
  
  
• Make any additions or changes to your Optional Fees. Follow the instructions provided as you make additions or changes.
  
  
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• Follow the instructions provided since they may vary depending on your selection of Optional Fees, Scholarships, Loans and Payment Type.
  
  
• After successfully completing these steps, you should receive a Confirmation Number. This is proof of your payment. Keep a copy of the Confirmation Number for your records.

Note: Once you have paid your bill online, you cannot use VIP to make changes to any of the optional fees you may have selected. You must contact the office associated with the optional fee(s) you wish to change.

Note: If you are receiving financial aid, you may need to complete the "Authorization to Permit Financial Aid to be used for Payment of Current Charges." If so:

• Log into VIP and click on the "Financial" link located in the left hand column.
  
  
• Find " Financial Aid Awards for" and select the correct term and year.
  
  
• Click the " Financial Aid Awards for" link. If your awards are not available, stop now and contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship at (803) 777-8134.
  
  
• Complete the "Fee Authorization" by clicking on and agreeing to the related statement. This will update the system immediately and allow any "Pending" financial aid to be available for paying your bill.
  
  
• If you are receiving a state "LIFE", "HOPE", or "PALMETTO FELLOWS" scholarship, you must complete the "Certification Affidavit". Click the related link and follow the onscreen instructions. Complete this process by clicking the button.
  
  
• Return to the steps above, "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUITION AND FEES:" and follow the instructions to pay your bill.

If your financial aid does not completely pay your academic fees when using VIP, you may pay the BALANCE DUE by:

• Payment by E-check when using VIP,
• Payment by Credit Card using MasterCard, American Express or Discover,
• Payment by Mail,
• Payment In-Person.

In our effort to trim the cost associated with credit card payments, the University has established E-Checks as an alternative method of paying tuition and fees without adding more fees to your bill. If you wish to pay your fees by E-Check:

• Log into VIP and click on the "Financial" link located in the left hand column.
  
  
• Go to " Fees, Tuition, and Payment."
  
  
• Click .
  
  
• Select "Pay by Bank Account." A sample check will appear. Key in:
  • Transit/Routing Number
  • Bank Account
  • Name on Account
  • View for accuracy
  • Submit for payment
    
    
• Record your Payment Confirmation Number

Only MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards are accepted. VISA is not accepted for tuition and fees. A convenience fee of 2.5% is charged on each credit card transaction. If you wish to pay your fees by credit card:

• Log into VIP and click on the "Financial" link located in the left hand column.
  
  
• Go to " Fees, Tuition, and Payment."
  
  
• View charges for accuracy, then click .
  
  
• Select "Pay by Credit Card." Enter the credit card information and follow the steps to allow payment of fees. Only one credit card can be used to complete the payment.
  
  
• Record your Payment Confirmation Number

In-person payments are accepted Monday thru Friday, from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm at the Office of the Bursar at 516 Main Street, between Blossom and Wheat Streets.

Print a copy of your bill and attach your check for the exact amount on your bill. Please pay attention to the mail-in cut-off date noted in the "Payment Deadlines" calendar located on Office of the Bursar's web page. If you pay your fees by mail, print a copy of your bill from VIP by clicking on " Schedule and Bill." If you are receiving financial aid, please sign the front of the bill in the space provided and send it along with a check or money order made payable to USC for the remainder or balance due amount to:

Office of the Bursar
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
(Please review the "Payment Deadlines" calendar on our website for all mail-in payment deadlines and bill payment deadlines. If your bill is not paid by the deadlines listed, your registration will be cancelled.)

The Office of the Bursar receipts all mail-in payments as they are received. VIP payments are processed as they are recorded electronically.

Depository/Cashier's Office
Phone: (803) 777-3567
Fax: (803) 576-6265
Email: bursar@mailbox.sc.edu
Mailing:
Office of the Bursar
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina 29208