Every Indiana University student has a bursar account, where you manage expenses like tuition, fees, CrimsonCard deposits, housing, and meal plans. Scholarships and financial aid may be applied to your bursar account to reduce the amount you owe Indiana University.
Bursar bills are sent on the third Thursday of each month and are due by the 10th of the following month.
How does my bursar bill relate to my CrimsonCard?
When you deposit funds to your CrimsonCash account, you can charge the deposit(s) to your student bursar account. This amount will appear on your next bursar bill and can be paid using any method of payment accepted by the burar office.
For example, if you make a $100 CrimsonCash deposit to purchase a textbook and bill it to your bursar account, you will owe $100 on your next bursar bill.
If you are receiving financial aid, including grants, scholarships, or loans, there is a possibility it will pay for your CrimsonCard deposit(s) made between July 17, 2025 - August 11, 2025. Here's how it works:
Complete the Title IV Form: To be eligible for financial aid to cover non-essential costs like CrimsonCard deposits, you must complete the Title IV form.
Prioritization of Expenses: Financial aid will first cover essential expenses such as tuition, fees, and other required costs. Any aid remaining will be applied to non-essential expenses.
CrimsonCard Coverage: If there is any remaining financial aid after covering the essential expenses, it may be used to pay for any CrimsonCard deposits made between July 17, 2025, and August 11, 2025.
It's recommended that questions about financial aid be directed to a representative from the Financial Aid office.
While you can't directly bill your textbook purchase to your bursar account, you can bill a CrimsonCash deposit to your bursar account. You can then use your CrimsonCard to purchase your textbooks at the campus bookstore.
If you make a CrimsonCard deposit before August 11, 2025, and have a signed Title IV form on file, there is a possibility your financial aid will pay for your CrimsonCard deposit(s) made between July 17, 2025, and August 11, 2025.
You can then use your CrimsonCard to purchase textbooks and supplies from the campus bookstore.
Otherwise, if you are receiving a financial aid refund, you can wait for it to be directly deposited into your account or sent to you via a check.