Payment of Fee Information for Postgraduates 2011-2012
It is University policy not to send out invoices to students for payment of tuition and / or accommodation as all the fee information is published on our web pages.
Prior to the start of your academic session, payment should be made in full or an instalment plan should be set up from one of the options offered below. Students wishing to pay by instalment can do so either by international wire transfer, bank giro credit (BGC) or credit/UK debit card.
Please note that if you are unable to set up one of the instalment options on offer then you must email Student Finance to agree an alternative payment plan which is acceptable to both parties. Failure to set up an agreed plan may result in charges being applied to your account.
If it transpires that your fees are underpaid or are amended at any time then you will be liable for any shortfall. Similarly, the University will refund any overpayment. The University reserves the right to change your status to "Not Registered" until payment has either been received in full or a satisfactory instalment option has been agreed.
US loans
Students applying for US loans should refer to our US loan webpage for full details.
Sponsored students
You are classed as a financially sponsored student if you are sponsored by one of the following:
- SAAS (you should apply by no later than 31st May 2011 to ensure that funding is in place for the start of semester - September starts only)
- Your home government
- The British Council or any other international organisation, company or University
Please note - Parents and guardians are not classed as sponsors.
If a private company or other organisation are paying your tuition and/or accommodation fees, you will be required to provide us with the full name and contact details as part of Online Matriculation. However, you can send the details to the Cash Office in advance to ensure that the information is recorded on our system. Invoices will be sent out to sponsors at the start of the academic session and must be paid within 30 days. If we invoice your sponsor and they fail to pay your fees within 30 days, fees may be transferred to your account with the University and you will be liable for payment in full. A 3% late payment charge will also be applied. Sponsorship confirmation is required for each year of study, not just in year one. The University will contact you if we encounter problems in receiving payment from your sponsor.
If you have any enquiries regarding sponsors paying your fees, then please do not hesitate to contact the Cash Office.
Payment in full
To pay your fees in full, the following options are available:
For Overseas Students Only - Payment by International Wire Transfer
The University of St Andrews has partnered with Travelex to allow students the opportunity to securely send international wire transfers for payment of tuition and/or accommodation fees in their local currency.
The process is simple in that once the application form has been completed, Travelex will provide you with an instant quote for the cost of your fees in your local currency and this quotation is guaranteed for 72 hours. Once you agree to the offer, you will then be required to instruct your own bank (this can be done electronically) to transfer funds in your local currency to Travelex. Travelex will then forward a sterling payment on to the University. As the transfer is initiated in your local currency there are no expensive international bank charges.
In order to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, you will be required to complete this application form which requires you to provide your student ID number (also known as Matriculation number), date of birth, etc.
Travelex will send you a confirmation email once the payment is settled.
For UK students Only - Payment by Bank Giro Credit
When sending payments by Bank Giro Credit (BGC) it is strongly recommended that all payments are sent directly to the University's bank account and you should allow a minimum of 5 working days for the payment to clear.
Please ensure that you include both your student ID number (also known as matriculation number) and student name on the bank transfer, to ensure that the funds can be allocated to the correct account on receipt of payment.
The University's bank account details are as follows:
The Royal Bank of Scotland
113-115 South Street
St Andrews
Fife
Scotland
KY16 9QB
Account Name: University of St Andrews Income Account
| Sort Code | 83-26-28 |
| Account Number | 00279295 |
Payment by credit / UK debit card
We accept all major credit / UK debit cards except for American Express, JCB and Diners cards. Please click here to make your payment by credit/UK debit card.
For high value transactions, particularly those drawn on overseas cards, it is strongly recommended that you contact your bank or credit card issuer to advise them you are intending to process a high value transaction for the payment of fees. This will avoid delays in your transaction being processed.
Payment by Cheque (including foreign currency, banker's draft and traveller's cheque)
Please ensure that you include both your student ID number (also known as matriculation number) and student name on the back of each cheque so that we can credit the payment to the correct account.
All cheques should be made payable to the 'University of St Andrews' and sent to:
University of St Andrews
The ASC
79 North Street
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9AL
Please note that if you do have to pay with a US dollar or a Euro cheque then we will convert to sterling on the day the cheque is received using the exchange rate that is used for our online card payments that day.
Payment by cash
It is unnecessary to withdraw large sums of cash from any bank to pay for your fees and it is highly recommended that you transfer the money by other means to avoid the risk of personal loss. If it is essential to pay by cash then this must be paid in person at the ASC or at any branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland quoting the University's account details provided above. Please request that your student ID number and name are used as a reference with the payment. In both cases you should retain your receipt as proof of payment. On no account should cash be sent through the post.
Payment by instalments
Please note that if you are in receipt of a maintenance grant and you have tuition and/or accommodation fees to pay, then you can arrange to offset these charges against your monthly stipends. Please email Accounts Payable for further information.
If you wish to pay by instalment then you can either make an international wire transfer or set up a Recurring Card Payment (RCP).
For Overseas Students Only - Payment by International Wire Transfer
Payment of tuition and accommodation fees can be made in two equal instalments by international wire transfer:
| Tuition and/or Accommodation Instalment | Date |
|---|---|
| First 50% | Prior to start of your academic session |
| Second 50% | Due six months from your start date |
The University of St Andrews has partnered with Travelex to allow students the opportunity to securely send international wire transfers for payment of tuition and/or accommodation fees in their local currency.
The process is simple in that once the application form has been completed, Travelex will provide you with an instant quote for the cost of your fees in your local currency and this quotation is guaranteed for 72 hours. Once you agree to the offer, you will then be required to instruct your own bank (this can be done electronically) to transfer funds in your local currency to Travelex. Travelex will then forward a sterling payment on to the University. As the transfer is initiated in your local currency there are no expensive international bank charges.
In order to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, you will be required to complete this application form which requires you to provide your student ID number (also known as Matriculation number), date of birth, etc.
Travelex will send you a confirmation email once the payment is settled.
For UK students Only - Payment by Bank Giro Credit
Payment of tuition and accommodation fees can be made in two equal instalments by bank giro credit. Please ensure that you include both your student ID number (also known as matriculation number) and student name on the transfer, to ensure that the funds can be allocated to the correct account on receipt of payment. You should allow a minimum of 5 working days for the payment to clear.
| Tuition and/or Accommodation Instalment | Date |
|---|---|
| First 50% | Prior to start of your academic session |
| Second 50% | Due six months from your start date |
If paying both tuition and accommodation fees, the payment can be made as one amount as it is not necessary to send two separate payments.
Setting up Recurring Card Payments (RCP) Plan
Payment of tuition and accommodation fees can be made in instalments using a credit/UK debit card. This is known as a Recurring Card Payment and is commonly referred to as an RCP plan. RCP plans should be set up prior to the start of your academic session.
For high value transactions, particularly those drawn on overseas cards, it is highly recommended that you contact your bank or credit card issuer to notify them you are intending to process a high value transaction for the payment of fees. This will avoid delays in your transaction being processed.
Please note you are required to set up a new RCP plan for each academic year of study and that you need to set up separate plans for payment of Tuition and Accommodation fees. If any transactions are declined you will receive email notification advising this. You should contact your card issuer in the first instance who will explain the reason why the transaction has been declined
Please do NOT set up another RCP plan as the system will automatically retry the failed transaction in five days.
If you are in receipt of a scholarship/bursary you will still be required to set up your plan. The plan amount should be based on your full tuition fee less any scholarship/bursary. If you have any questions regarding this then please contact the Cash Office prior to setting your plan up.
If the amount of fees you pay alters during the year, then you must contact the Finance staff at the Cash Office, who can amend your RCP plan accordingly. You should also contact the Cash Office if your card details change or card expires whilst the plan is active. If you make a manual payment in advance of the due date then it is advisable to contact the Cash Office to prevent duplicate payment being collected.
All communication regarding your RCP plan will be sent by e-mail.
Please note that we accept all major credit/UK debit cards except for American Express, JCB and Diners cards
Paying tuition and accommodation fees by credit/UK debit card instalment (RCP)
Option 1 - by Credit/UK Debit card
| Tuition instalments | Date and percentage |
|---|---|
| First (by credit / UK debit card) | At setup (50%) |
Second and final (collected automatically) |
Six months from setup date (50%) |
| Accommodation instalments | Date and percentage |
|---|---|
| First (by credit / UK debit card) | At setup (50%) |
| Second and final (collected automatically) | Six months from setup date (50%) |
Option 2 - Monthly by UK Debit Card only
| Tuition Instalments | Date and percentage |
|---|---|
| First instalment | At setup (1/12) |
Remaining 11 instalments (collected automatically) |
1st, monthly |
| Accommodation instalments | Date and percentage |
|---|---|
| First instalment | At setup (1/12) |
Remaining 11 instalments (collected automatically) |
1st, monthly |