How Much Money You Should Bring?

Exchange money at the airport or before you arrive. We suggest you obtain $100 in US dollars and coins. This can be used for cab rides, bus fares, tips, food, and baggage carts. Exchange more if you are planning on staying in a hotel.

• Have $2,500 USD in traveler's checks for preliminary, personal expenses
• You may use traveler's checks at most businesses and for tuition
• Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely available
• Open a local bank account as soon as possible to keep your money safe. Please see banking for more information about local banks.

If you are bringing more than $10,000USD in any form (cash, bank draft, or traveler's checks) you must declare it to US Customs on a FinCen 105 Form. You can print the form at: http://www.fincen.gov/forms/bsa_forms/. You will not be charged for bringing in these funds. Do not pack any money or traveler's checks in your luggage; it may be lost or stolen. Keep all money and traveler's checks with you at all times.

How To View Your Fees?

All tuition, housing, and other bills will be posted online on your "Ebill". You will not be mailed a copy of your university bill. We suggest viewing Ebill each month to ensure that all your fees are paid; otherwise, you will incur a late payment fee.

To view your Ebill:

• Login into your 'my.emich' account
• Click Ebill under EMU links (bottom left side)
• Sign in using your EID (your student ID number) and PIN
• Click on Ebill tab to view your most recent bill

How To Pay Your Tuition Bill?

Students have various payment options- online, by mail, in person, or wire transfer. 

Online using your Ebill account:

• Login to your Ebill account (see above)
• Click Payments
• Choose Pay under the action column
• Select Payment Method – online check or credit card (an extra fee will apply). American Express, Discover, and MasterCard are accepted.

• Make your check payable to Eastern Michigan University
• Mail or drop off check to- EMU Cashier, 201 Pierce Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

In person: Students may make cash payments in 201 Pierce Hall from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Wire Transfer: For complete information please visit the EMU International Student Gateway at www.emich.edu/sbs/forms/Intl%20Students.pdf

Students interested in establishing a payment plan with the university, please see http://www.emich.edu/sbs/paymentplans.php for more information.

Visit https://ebill.emich.edu/C20704_tsa/web/login.jsp for more information about Ebill and paying your fees.