Office of the Bursar: Bowling Green State University

Fall 2021 Important Dates

Bill Available – July 2nd
Payment Plan Available – July 2nd
Due Date – August 1st
Refunds Begin – August 26th

BGSU Offers an Installment Payment Plan

This plan will allow students and families the opportunity to spread tuition costs into manageable installments over the semester. For more information, please visit:

Payment Plan Information Installment Payment Plan (IPP) Enrollment required each semester 4 installment plan (Enrollment Fee-$35.00) Fall (August, September, October, and November) Spring

BGSU Offers eRefund

Bowling Green State University offers eRefund to help students receive refunds through direct deposit. This is the way to go! It’s faster and safer! Sign up for BGSU eRefund (Direct Deposit) to a checking or savings account of your choice.

Here’s how to activate BGSU eRefund:
> Log into your MyBGSU
> Select My Account
> Select BGSU Refund
> Follow the prompts to provide requested information

A confirmation email will be sent to your BGSU email address once complete. Bank account information must be updated whenever an account change has been made. Failure to update this information may result in a delay of your refund. Refunds issued via eRefunding are typically in your bank account within 2-4 business days.

Payment Plan Information Installment Payment Plan (IPP) Enrollment required each semester 4 installment plan (Enrollment Fee-$35.00) Fall (August, September, October, and November) Spring

What is Access BGSU

As a college, we are not allowed to share information with individuals other than the student without the student’s permission. This is due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Below is information on how a student can grant someone access. Please note the “Bursar” access is needed for a parent/guardian to pay a student’s bill or discuss your account at SOAR.

To grant view only access for parents/guardians follow the steps below:
Log into MyBGSU
Select Student Center
Select Profile
Select Share My Information
Select Delegate Access to a New Contact
Read the Terms and Conditions
Select I Accept

Fill in the Contact Information which will include the parent/guardian name and email address. Select what you would like to grant access to. Make sure the person to whom you delegated access accepts the invitation.