Office of the Bursar
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Welcome to the Office of the Bursar
The Office of the Bursar Strives to provide a simple and easy experience for students to make payments to the university, get their PolarExpress ID cards, and find suitable parking on campus. Below you will find brief explanations of the many different services that we provide, as well as links to our policies and most frequently used forms.
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The Office of the Bursar is the focal point for students, staff, and faculty as they navigate their fiscal responsibilities at the University. We undertake the management of financial resources, provide guidance for sound fiscal practices, and act as a central collection point for University receipts. Our mission is to maintain a positive reputation through our excellence in service to the campus community, which we strive for through our customer-centric approach: We foster a welcoming environment where we meet all viewpoints with attentiveness and respect. We manage the University’s financial resources safely, ethically, and with a high level of transparency. We encourage staff members to grow their knowledge and abilities while they meet challenges head on. We work to make paying your student account as easy as possible so you can focus on your education.
Take care of tuition and fee payment, buy a parking decal and get a PolarExpress card at one convenient location!
Announcements
Parking Decal Prices
July 7, 2025 — The parking decal prices have changed. 2026/2027 Parking Decal Price List.
Employee Tuition Waivers
July 21, 2025 — Beginning this Fall 2025 term, tuition waivers for faculty and staff will be automatically applied to benefit-eligible employees and full-time faculty accounts. A form is no longer required for these waivers. Read more information here.
UAOnline Updates
Ongoing — UAOnline has updated, so some instructional flows are temporarily inaccurate as we update them. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
Credit and Debit Card Payments
Ongoing — We cannot take credit/debit card in person or over the phone.
We Want to Hear from You!
Have a comment about your experience or want to recognize someone who went above and beyond? We offer a convenient online comment card option! Whether it’s a suggestion, compliment, or general feedback, your input helps us improve and celebrate great service.
You can also find a QR code at the Customer Service desk, but feel free to use the link below anytime—it only takes a minute. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Important Dates
Upcoming — Fall 2026
October 15 — Deadline to apply for admission for spring semester (most graduate students; some programs have different deadlines)
October 19 — Spring 2027 priority registration begins for UAF degree students
October 26 — Spring 2027 open registration begins for all UAF, UAA and UAS students, including nondegree students
October 30 — Last day for student- and faculty-initiated withdrawals; a W grade appears on the academic transcript
November 26–29 — Fall break — no classes; most offices closed
Looking Ahead — Spring 2027
January 4
Financial aid disbursed
January 11
First day of instruction; add/drop period begins
January 22
Deadline for adding and dropping classes: 5 p.m. in person or 11:59 p.m. in UAOnline
January 29
Tuition and fee payment deadline: 5 p.m. in person or 11:59 p.m. in UAOnline
How Can We Help?
Click here for instructions on how to make a payment.