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Enrollment Deposit: New Freshmen Only
To confirm receipt of the deposit, log in with your KU Online ID to Enroll & Pay at https://sa.ku.edu.

If you have recently been admitted, you have an extension in paying the deposit. The deadline for you to pay the deposit is provided on an insert with your admit letter. If the deposit is not paid by the given date, your admission will be canceled the following day.

International and transfer students are not required to pay the enrollment deposit .
To Pay the Enrollment Deposit (New Freshmen Only)

The following are step-by-step instructions to pay the $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit. If you would like to print a document that includes screen shots: Click here.
  1. You will need to have established your KU Online ID to pay the enrollment deposit. If you have not yet established your KU Online ID, go to: www.ku.edu/computing/services.
  2. Once you have created your KU Online ID and password, login to Enroll & Pay at: https://sa.ku.edu.
  3. Pay by Check: To pay the enrollment deposit, follow the navigation of: Enroll & Pay > Manage Account > Enrollment Deposit or go to Student Center and click the Enrollment Deposit link within the Finances section
  4. The following information is detail on how to pay once you have navigated to: Enroll & Pay > Manage Account > Enrollment Deposit or go to Student Center and click the Enrollment Deposit link within the Finances section (Note: Authorized Users will navigate to Manage Account > Enrollment Deposit and follow the instructions below)
You have the choice of two Payment Options:
  1. Print or View your Enrollment Deposit Form which allows you to generate the Enrollment Deposit Form for mailing purposes;
    For students or authorized users who choose to mail in their Enrollment Deposit Form and Payment, from the Enrollment Deposit page, follow the instructions on the page to print out your Deposit Form. There is a remittance advice on the lower portion of the page. Simply, detach and mail in to the remit address with your payment. Note: The bank used by the University utilizes a lockbox service in Kansas City, MO.


  2. Payment/Acct Inquiry/KU Card which allows you to make a payment via electronic check/credit card. There is no charge for paying by electronic check, however, when paying by MasterCard or Discover there is a 2.25% technology fee.
    3. When you click on the “Make a Payment/Recharge KU Card” button (yellow in color but turns red when you point to it with your mouse) (a), the system will take you to a secure website. Note: If you do not see a charge there then you have recently been admitted and it is not yet posted. Please come back in one week and try again.

    Click the “Make Payment” link in the mid-section of the page (underneath the student name). Enter the Payment Amount (cannot exceed Amount Due) and select a Payment Method.

    Click on the “Continue” button to proceed. Enter the required information (profile name is not required) and click the “Continue” button. The website will display the Technology Fee Amount for users paying by Credit Card for your approval.

    Follow the website instructions to proceed. At the end of the transaction, you will be provided a Receipt and Confirmation Number. This transaction will post to your account within the next half hour.
To Set Up Authorized User Access

If your parent or guardian plans to pay the enrollment deposit and future bills at KU, it is important for you (the student) to set up Authorized User access. Please do not share your KU Online ID and password with others. Here are the steps to set up an Authorized User:

Navigate to Campus Personal Information > Setup Authorized Users Or on the Student Center page, under the Personal Information Section

Payer Keys allow authorized users to access your KU balance and make online payments on the KU Enroll & Pay site.

To activate a Payer Key, fill in the first and last names as well as an e-mail address and then save the page. After saving, you will see a combination of letters, numbers and symbols under the Payer Key column. This is the Payer Key that is assigned to your authorized user. Provide your 7-digit Student ID and Payer Key from this page to the person who will be making payments. Be sure to give the authorized user the exact code.

Once you have created an authorized user, they should go to the Enroll and Pay website (https://sa.ku.edu) and login using this KU Online ID and Password:
KU Online ID: PAYER
Password: payer9*

Once logged on, they will provide your student ID number (not your KU Online ID) and the Payer Key to access your balance information and the credit card / eCheck payment link.

If you no longer wish a person to act as an authorized user, you can change the status of that Payer Key to “Inactive” and save. You may create up to 5 Payer Keys by using the plus button to the right of an existing authorized user line.

Be sure your Authorized User is marked as “Active” and Save the page once you have completed entering the information. For more information on authorized access and instructions for Authorized User, click "Help - FAQ" in the Areas of Interest section on the right-hand side of the Student Center page once you have logged on to Enroll and Pay.

If your Authorized User wants to pay the enrollment deposit by check, they will need to login and print the form (instructions below).

To Confirm Payment Has Been Received
  1. Login with your KU Online ID to Enroll & Pay at https://sa.ku.edu.
  2. Under Enroll & Pay > Manage Account (or from the Student Center, Finances section), select the Payment/Account Inquiry/ Recharge KU Card link, click on the Activity Tab. Here, you will see the Activity on your Account. This will display both your Enrollment Deposit charge and if paid, you will see the credit reflected. Note: Payments are not always immediately visible to users once processed. Generally, you will see the payment reflected on the account within 30 minutes, however, during high volume times it may take up to a few hours to display.
  3. Charges are labeled for the term they are effective, payments are labeled for the term in which payment was actually received. The deposit will be credited to your Fall semester of expenses. Refer to the Total at the bottom of the “What I owe” section on the Summary Page. Note: This section only displays if you’ve got an outstanding balance on your account.
To Request a Deferment of the Enrollment Deposit

New students who plan to attend KU but would like a deferment of the $200 enrollment deposit must meet one of the following criteria to qualify for a deferment:
  • Student received a KU admission application fee grant from the Office of Admissions and scholarships
  • Student will file the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with a maximum Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,850 (this will not be approved until the FAFSA has been filed and the student has the demonstrated need)
  • Student currently participates in a TRIO program, GEAR Up, or Project Discovery
  • Student received the ACT/SAT fee waiver or participates in federal free/reduced lunch program
Students must complete the deferral form and submit as soon as possible. A student's admission may be canceled if the deferment form is submitted late. If the deferment is approved, the student's admission will be reinstated. The student will be notified by postcard whether or not the deferment has been approved. When a student receives a deferment, they do not have to pay the $200. This means that the $200 will not be subtracted from their total bill so their entire bill will be due.

Click here for a deferment form.


Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Enrollment Deposit?
The University of Kansas now requires a $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit to be paid as part of the admission process for undergraduate first-time freshmen applying for the summer or fall term. The enrollment deposit is not an additional fee. The $200 applies directly toward the student's fall semester of expenses at KU.

Who Is Required to Pay the Enrollment Deposit?
For now, the enrollment deposit is required for new freshmen who will enroll in the summer or fall term. The deposit is NOT required for:
  • Transfer Students
  • Students beginning at KU in the spring semester
  • International students
  • Graduate students
  • Law students
  • Re-admit students
  • Non-degree seeking students
When Should I Pay the Enrollment Deposit?
You can pay the Enrollment Deposit any time between December and May 1. The University of Kansas encourages you to the $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit as soon as you have made your decision to attend KU.
Why Do I Need To Pay the Enrollment Deposit?
The enrollment deposit allows the University to more effectively plan for class offerings and student resources in preparation for the fall semester.
Is the Enrollment Deposit refundable?
No. The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable. KU recommends you pay the enrollment deposit once you have made your final decision to attend KU.
If I am having problems paying the Enrollment Deposit, who should I contact?
If you have problems at any time with establishing your KU Online ID or with the Enroll & Pay System, call (785) 864-0200 during these hours:

Information Technology Help Desk Phone Hours:
Monday –Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

If you have general questions regarding your admission, contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships: Phone: (785) 864-3911 or toll-free for Kansas only (888) 686-7323 Email: adm@ku.edu .