Planning how you will pay your fees and letting us know how you intend to pay is required before you make any payments. Image 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 studentHow 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. Self-fundingYou are self-funded if you are:funding your own studiesgetting financial help from family or friendsreceiving financial assistance directly from an external funderYou can pay your fees in full in advance of starting University or by instalment. Your payment options if you are a self-funded studentExternal fundingYou are externally funded if:you are receiving financial support from your governmentyou are receiving financial support from a sponsoryou have applied for an educational loanIt 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 studentInternal fundingYou are internally funded if you are receiving:a scholarship from the University of Edinburghan 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. How internal funding is processedNext step - pay your feesHow to pay your tuition fees safely Use the trusted and secure payment methods provided by the UniversityDon't give your money to someone else to pay for youDon't give your login and passwords for payment portals to anyone elseDo you need a UK bank account? 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).Request a bank letter and open a UK bank account How to pay your fees videoThis 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. 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 Do you need help?Contact EdHelp This article was published on 2024-11-12
