A Step-by-Step Guide to Paying Your Baylor University Bill Online

As a Baylor University student, paying your tuition, fees, and other university bills in a timely manner each semester is an important responsibility Fortunately, Baylor makes managing your student account and paying your bill online quick and easy

In this comprehensive guide I’ll walk through the entire process for viewing your Baylor bill online and making payments through the university’s secure online payment portal. Whether you need to pay your bill in full each semester or set up a monthly payment plan Baylor offers flexible online options.

Follow these steps to gain online account access, understand the charges on your eBill statement submit payments and more. Paying your Baylor bill has never been simpler!

Step 1: Activate Your Baylor Student Account

Before you can view billing statements or make payments, you’ll need to activate your Baylor student account through BearWeb.

Visit baylor.edu/bearweb and login using your Campus Wide ID (CID) and password.

Under the “Student Financial Services” tab, click “Activate Account. Your CID is linked to your student account so you can use billing and payment services.

Step 2: Login to the Online E-Bill System

To view your eBill statement online, go to baylor.edu/ebill. Click “Student Login” and enter your CID and password.

It will show your billing statement with a breakdown of charges for the current semester. Review your eBill carefully to understand what is owed.

Step 3: Add Authorized Users (Recommended)

You should really make sure that your parents or another authorized user can access your Baylor student account. This also lets them log in to see your billing statements and, if necessary, make payments for you.

To add an authorized user, login to BearWeb and go to “Student Financial Services.” Click “Authorized Users” and enter their email address.

Authorized users will receive emailed eBill notifications and can access statements under the “Authorized User Login” portal using their own credentials.

Step 4: Understand Tuition, Fees, and Other Charges

Your Baylor eBill includes various tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meal plans, and other charges. Common charges include:

• Tuition – Based on your program, enrollment, and residency status

• General Student Fee – Covers basic university services

• Course/Lab Fees – Additional fees for specific courses

• Room and Board – On-campus housing and meal plan costs

• Orientation Fee – One-time fee for new student orientation

• Health Insurance – Charged if not waived with your own coverage

Carefully review all charges each semester and contact Student Financial Services with any questions. Understanding each cost is key prior to making an online payment.

Step 5: Pay Your eBill Online

Once you’ve reviewed your eBill statement charges, it’s time to submit payment. Baylor offers several easy online payment options:

• Credit/Debit Card – Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express

• Electronic Check – Direct bank account withdrawal

• International Payment – Supports payments from over 170 countries

• Wire Transfer – For large international payments

To make a one-time payment, login to your eBill account and select “Make Payment.” Choose your preferred payment method and enter details to complete the transaction.

Step 6: Enroll in a Payment Plan

Rather than paying your balance in full each semester, consider enrolling in a payment plan. Payment plans allow you to spread out your bill over several smaller monthly installments.

To enroll, login to your eBill account and click “Payment Plans.” Select your preferred plan (3-6 installments per semester) and submit your down payment to activate it.

The remaining monthly payments will automatically be deducted from your selected payment method on the scheduled dates. Simple!

Step 7: Setup Recurring Payments

For real convenience, you can authorize recurring payments on your Baylor account. This automatically pays your eBill in full on the due date each semester.

Under “My Account,” click “Recurring Payments” to enroll. Pick your payment method and whether to pay the full balance or fixed amount. Save your payment details.

On each semester due date moving forward, your outstanding balance will be paid directly using your authorized payment information.

Step 8: Get Payment Confirmations

Whenever you make an online payment, be sure to print or save the payment confirmation screen for your records. You will also receive emailed receipts.

Also download PDF copies of your billing statements from the “Statements” section to retain for tax purposes, financial aid applications, and more.

Step 9: Avoid Late Fees

Baylor’s eBill payment due dates for each semester are:

• Fall Semester – Early August

• Spring Semester – Early January

Log in to view exact dates for upcoming semesters. To avoid late payment fees, pay your bill online by the deadline.

If you expect payment issues or delays, contact Student Financial Services immediately for assistance. There are options to prevent disruptions to your enrollment.

Step 10: Get Support If Needed

Paying your Baylor eBill online is designed to be fast and hassle-free. But the Student Financial Services staff is always ready to help if any questions or problems come up:

• Phone: 254-710-2311

• Email: [email protected]

• In-Person: Bill Daniel Student Center

Don’t hesitate to reach out for bill clarification, payment troubleshooting, technical issues accessing your student account online, and anything else related to paying your Baylor bill.

As you can see, Baylor provides user-friendly online systems for viewing your student account eBill and submitting payments each semester. Whether you handle the payments yourself or authorize a parent as a user, managing your Baylor bill is easier than ever. Just follow the steps outlined here for a smooth payment process every time.