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Payment Options

Payment Options

This payment information is for noncredit students in UWPCE certificate programs, specializations and courses.

Credit students: See Credit Student Registration & Policies.

Electronic Check (ACH)

You can use an electronic check (ACH) to pay online. There's no fee to pay by ACH.

Credit or Debit Card

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and other major credit and debit cards.

A nonrefundable service fee applies to card payments:

  • 2.95% for U.S.–issued cards

  • 4.25% for international cards (minimum $3)

Bank Check or Money Order

You may use a bank check or money order to pay by mail or in person. Checks must be in U.S. funds and drawn from a U.S. bank. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.

Third-Party Payments

A third-party payment is a payment by a party other than the student. For instance, if your employer has agreed to pay your educational costs upfront, on your behalf, this is a third-party payment. However, if your employer requires you to pay UWPCE and then apply for reimbursement, the employer is not considered a third-party payer.

To pay via third-party, you must upload a purchase order or letter of authorization to bill from the employer when you register.

Financial Aid and Private Loans

If you're a certificate program or specialization student planning on using financial aid, including a private loan, as a payment method, you should start the process well before you plan to enroll. Email Registration Services at c2reg@uw.edu with your full name and UW student ID number.

If you are taking a single course and paying with financial aid, you must submit a payment agreement form with your registration form.

If you're planning to pay with a private loan, Registration Services must certify your loan before it can be applied to your account. Email c2reg@uw.edu with your full name and UW student number.

If the amount of your loan is greater than the charges on your account, the difference will be sent to you via direct deposit or as a check mailed to your local address on file.

Wire Payments

If you're an international student, you may also pay using a wire transfer via your bank or a service called Flywire.

To pay by bank wire transfer

  1. Contact UWPCE Registration Services at c2reg@uw.edu to get bank and routing number information.

  2. Include your full name and UW student number in the wire transfer to ensure it's credited to your account.

  3. Include any wire transfer and bank fees in the amount of your payment so the total will cover your full balance.

To pay using Flywire

  1. During registration, you'll be directed to the company’s international payment portal for the University of Washington.

  2. Click Start Your Payment for UW Professional & Continuing Education (PCE).