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When Do I Pay My Fees?
When Do I Pay My Fees?
Fees are to be paid online the day you register. See below for more information on the fee payment process.
Undergraduate Fee Payment Dates 2024/25
EU Undergraduate Students:
The Student Contribution Charge for 2024/25 is: €3,000.
The Capitation Fee for 2024/25 is: €207.
Fees are paid in 2 instalments as follows:
| Student Type | What is Due? | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate students eligible for free tuition fees (FFI) |
|
First Payment (minimum €1,707) on or before 23 September 2024. Remaining balance on or before 31 January 2025. |
| Incoming Undergraduates awaiting approval of a SUSI grant application. Information for awarded SUSI Students - when and how much to pay. |
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€207 to be paid during online registration process, on or before 23 September 2024. (If you are not successful in your SUSI application, you will be liable for Student Contribution and in some cases Tuition fees.) |
| Undergraduate students liable for HALF tuition fees |
|
First Payment (minimium €1,707+ 50% tuition fee) on or before 23 September 2024. Remaining balance on or before 31 January 2025. |
| EU Undergraduate students not eligible for free tuition fees (FFI) |
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First Payment (minimum €1,707 + 50% tuition fee) on or before 23 September 2024. Remaining balance on or before 31 January 2025. |
| Repeating a full Academic year. |
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First Payment (minimim €1,707 + 50% tuition fee) on or before 23 September 2024 Remaining balance on or before 31 January 2025. |
Non-EU Undergraduate Students:
| Student Type | What is Due | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year Non-EU Undergraduates |
|
First Payment (minimum 50% tuition fees) on registration. Remaining balance on or before 31 January 2025. |
| Ongoing Non-EU undergraduates |
|
First Payment (minimum 50% tuition fees + capitation fee of €207) on registration. Remaining balance on or before 31 January 2025. |
Postgraduate Fee Payment Dates 2024/25
| POSTGRADUATE | First | Second |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Funded EU / Non EU | Capitation Fee €207 + 50% Tuition Fee | 50% Tuition Fee |
| SUSI Award - Pending or Refused | Capitation Fee €207 + 50% Tuition Fee | 50% Tuition Fee |
| SUSI Award - Partial Contribution | Capitation Fee €207 + 50% Tuition Fee less 50% of SUSI Contribution | Remaining balance |
| Maximum SUSI Award - if you are awarded maximum amount (€6,270), but your tuition is more than €6,270, the excess is payable by the student. | Capitation Fee €207 + 50% of Excess | 50% of Excess |
| Maximum SUSI Award – if you are awarded the maximum amount (€6,270), but your tuition is less than €6,270, the capitation fee of €207 is payable by the student | Taught Programs: Capitation Fee of €207 Research Students: Capitation fee of €70 |
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| Department Funded | Select Funding at Registration, you will receive an email to your student umail account with instructions on how to upload your proof of funding. Please see "Is your Department Paying your Fees" notes below. | |
| Employer Funded / Private Company Funded | Select Funding at Registration, you will receive an email to your student umail account with instructions on how to upload your proof of funding. Please see "Is your Employer Paying your Fees" notes below. | |
SUSI Award Postgraduates:
You Pay:
Postgraduate Contribution Deduct €4,000 from your tuition fees & pay half this amount (tuition fee less €4,000) at registration, plus the capitation fee of €207. Pay the balance by 31 January. Maximum award, up to €6,270
If your tuition fees are less than €6,270 - you pay only the capitation fee of €207.
If your tuition fees are more than €6,270 - you owe capitation fee of €207 plus the remainder of your tuition fees, half to be paid at registration and the other half before 31 January
| What is Due? | First Due | Final Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August / September Registration |
|
On Registration | 31 January 2025 |
| October Registration | On Registration | 31 March 2025 | |
| January Registration | On Registration | 30 June 2025 | |
| April Registration | On Registration | 30 September 2025 | |
| June Registration | On Registration | 30 November 2025 |
Is your department paying your fees?
Select Funding at Registration process & ensure the F1 form is completed on your behalf.
You will receive an email to your Student umail account with instructions on how to upload your proof of funding.
Move to the next option by selecting proceed.
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Is your employer paying your fees?
Your employer can pay directly to our bank account by EFT (please ensure your student number is quoted in the reference for the wire transfer) OR you can pay yourself and claim it back from your employer.
If you require an invoice for your employer, please upload a letter from your employer on company headed paper. This letter needs to confirm the % of funding (for the academic year) and the billing details (Name, contact number, address and email address).
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All communications with regards to fees will be sent to UCC student umail addresses only.
Students will be able to access a financial statement online to check their balance and transactions here
What Happens If I Don't Pay My Fees On Time?
Undergraduates and Continuing Students:
If you owe fees at the end of an academic year, it will affect the following:
- Admission to a new programme
- Conferring
- Access to registration for the next academic year
- Late payment charges will be applied to your account
- Final year students will not be allowed to graduate until all fees and charges, including fines, have been paid
- Click here for UCC Debtor Policy
Postgraduates:
- Continuing students will not be progressed to the following year of their programme.
- Final year students will not be permitted to graduate until full fees and fines, where applicable, have been paid.
All student fees are required to be paid by the published dates.
If you do not meet the payment dates, you may incur late payment charges as detailed in the Student Debtor Policy of the University. The conditions of the debtor policy are brought to your notice before you register and are binding once registration is confirmed. All students agree to the terms and conditions of the University when they register for their programme.
For ongoing students: if fees have not been paid by registration, students will be denied access to Canvas and the services attached to their ID card may be de-activated e.g. access to Mardyke Arena and the Library.
How can I get a block removed from my account?
To get a hold removed from your account you must pay all your outstanding debt.
How can I pay?
Payment fee details are outlined here
Recommendations and advice
- Students must familiarise themselves with the University's regulations, which cover student fees, payment dates and registration procedures.
- Check your fee account on the student portal regularly.
- Make payments when they are due.
- Clear your outstanding balance by the end of January to avoid future implications.
- Check your Umail messages as the Fees Office will communicate through official UCC email.
If you are experiencing financial challenges contact your Student Adviser who can provide information on supports. It’s not possible for any funding received from the Student Assistance or Student Welfare funds to be used for the payment for fees.
SUSI Information
Information on Payment Plans
Information on payment plans is available here