The University of Indianapolis is bringing back four fees this fall 2026 semester that had previously been paused during COVID-19, according to Director of Student Accounts Receivable Kaylee Weir.
A $20 returned payment fee is applied if a payment is returned by a student’s bank, and there is a $100 payment plan enrollment fee that can be waived if a student signs up for an Automatic Clearing House (ACH) payment, according to Weir. An ACH payment is “an inexpensive, reliable and secure way to process payments…[that] allows customers to purchase high-priced items without worrying about credit card spending limits,” according to Stripe.
Weir also said there will be a $100 late payment fee that applies if a balance exceeds $200 and is not put on a payment plan by Aug. 7, 2026. A $50 late installment fee will be charged for missed or late payment plan installments, according to Weir.
“Over the past few years, the University [of Indianapolis] has seen a noticeable increase in returned, missed or delayed payments,” Weir said. “Reintroducing these fees is meant to encourage students to stay on track financially and avoid larger balance issues down the road.”
These policies apply to all UIndy students, regardless of financial aid or scholarship status, according to Weir. She explained that students can learn more by visiting the UIndy Student Billing website, checking their eBill account or reviewing recent flyers posted around campus.
“The good news is that every one of these fees is completely avoidable,” Weir said. “Students can easily steer clear of them by following the guidelines outlined in the Financial Responsibility Agreement they accept each semester when accessing their eBill.”
