A bursar (derived from “bursa”, Latin for purse) is a senior professional financial administrator in a school or university. In the U.S., bursars usually only serve in higher education. In Australia, Great Britain and other countries, bursars are common at lower levels of education.

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for billing student tuition accounts. This responsibility involves sending invoices and developing payment plans for students. The ultimate goal is to bring all student accounts to a “paid off” status. Bursars are not necessarily involved in the financial aid process.

Bursars’ duties vary from one institution to another. At many institutions, bursars deal only with student finances. At other institutions, bursars also deal with some faculty finance issues. Elsewhere, they oversee accounts receivable or the payments that the university receives from outside organizations for which it performs services. In some institutions, all money held by the institution is the bursar’s responsibility.

  • Answers student account inquiries.
  • Collects both current and past due payments.
  • Billing students’ tuition accounts: Tuition charges, late fees, transcripts fees, drop fees and graduation fees.
  • Posting payments daily: Web payment, checks and credit cards.
  • Sends out payment reminders.
  • Email notices and billing statements.
  • Processes refunds.
  • Provides clearance for processes such as:
    • Class registration
    • Transcript and diploma release
    • Leave of absence
    • Graduation

Questions and Answers

When is my payment due date?

Your payment due date is on or before your term start date.

Is there a late payment fee?

Yes. The late payment fee is $100.

Where can I make a payment? What types of payment do you accept?

Payments are made online via the Touro One Portal. We accept ACH and all major credit cards. Check payments can be payable to Touro University Worldwide and mailed to 10601 Calle Lee Suite 179, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

What if I cannot pay? Is there a payment plan option?

Payment plan options are offered and available online via Touch Net. For payment arrangements, please contact the bursar’s office for details.

Why is there a bursar hold in my account?

A bursar hold is caused by non-payment of an outstanding balance on your account. Please contact the bursar’s office to settle your account to allow course registration.

I wanted to withdraw or drop my class. Do I get a tuition refund?

It depends on when you withdraw or drop. Students must notify the Office of the Registrar when dropping or withdrawing from the program. The refund policy is outlined below:

Student dropping or withdrawing
Before Week 1: No tuition will be charged.
During Week 1: 25% of the tuition will be charged.
During Week 2: 50% of tuition will be charged.
After Week 2: 100% of tuition will be charged.
Refunds are available for paid tuition only and are subject to account review before disbursement.

Office of the Bursar

10601 Calle Lee Suite 179
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Tel: (818) 874-4177
Fax: (818) 688-3244
Email: tuw.bursar@tuw.edu

All financial aid inquiries must be directed to:

Financial Aid office
Tel: 877-868-7690
Email: financialaid@tuw.edu

Visit our financial aid page for more information.