Register how to pay your fees
Planning how you will pay your fees and letting us know how you intend to pay is required before you make any payments.
What you need to do
The payment options available to you depend on how you are funding your studies. By completing the Financial Registration form below, you will get information on how to pay your tuition fees or how to show proof of funding to the University:
Register how you will pay your tuition fees (secured)
Why you need to do it
A tuition fee is linked to every programme. You can find this information in your offer letter. Alternatively, you can view up-to-date tuition fee levels online.
Look up the tuition fees for your programme
If your fees are not paid, you could risk your place on your programme. You will be unable to access any of the University’s services and facilities.
When you do it
The Financial Registration form is open to you approximately four weeks prior to your programme start date and should be completed within a week of receiving your invoice. You should complete your Annual Registration first.
Task 1 - Register as a student
How you can pay your tuition fees depends on your type of funding. Completing the Financial Registration Form will provide us with the information about your type of funding and then we can give you clear guidance on how to pay your tuition fees.
Once you have paid your fees, you will be able to see your payment in My Finance (MyEd).
How you do it
Before you complete the form, it is helpful to plan how you will pay your fees. Depending on your funding, you need to follow certain steps to ensure your fees are being paid.
You are self-funded if you are:
- funding your own studies
- getting financial help from family or friends
- receiving financial assistance directly from an external funder
You can pay your fees in full in advance of starting University or by instalment.
You are externally funded if:
- you are receiving financial support from your government
- you are receiving financial support from a sponsor
- you have applied for an educational loan
It is still your responsibility to make sure your fees are paid.
You are advised to check any terms and conditions with your funding organisation and consider the impact of these before registering or agreeing to funding.
Your payment options if you are an externally funded student
You are internally funded if you are receiving:
- a scholarship from the University of Edinburgh
- an award or other funding from the University of Edinburgh
This type of funding is not paid directly to you.
You can see payments you have received in My finance, which you can access through MyEd.
Next step - pay your fees
How to pay your tuition fees safely
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Use the trusted and secure payment methods provided by the University
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Don't give your money to someone else to pay for you
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Don't give your login and passwords for payment portals to anyone else
You do not need a UK bank account to make an online payment or to set up a Recurring Card Payment (RCP) to pay by instalment, but you may wish to do so if you plan to make any regular payments via direct debit (rent or household bills).
How to pay your fees video
This short video provides information on how to pay student tuition fees, where to find further information and who to contact if you need further support.
- Video: How to pay your tuition fees and related costs 2024
- This short 'How to' video provides information on how to pay student tuition fees, where to find further information and how to contact Finance Helpline.
Where to find your financial information
You can see your student fees account transactions in the My Finance tab in MyEd. You can also make payments (including advance payments before starting your studies) in My Finance.
How to use your student fees account