Overview
You can pay your UC San Diego account balance using a 529 Savings Plan either electronically through TritonPay or by mailing a physical check.
Steps to Take
Method 1: Electronic Payment (Instant)
Note: This option is only available for financial institutions within the Ascensus Network.
- Log in to TritonPay.
- Select Make a Payment from the left-hand menu.
- Check the boxes for the items you wish to pay and select Checkout.
- Select New 529 Savings Plan as your payment method and click Continue.
- You will be redirected to your 529 provider's website to log in and authorize the payment.
Electronic Payment Rules:
- Service Fee: A $10 non-refundable fee is charged by the processor (Transact) for each electronic 529 transaction. This fee will not appear on your student account statement.
- Balance Limit: You can only pay an amount equal to or less than 90% of your total 529 account balance.
- Instant Processing: Unlike mailed checks, electronic payments are applied to your student account instantly.
Method 2: Mailing a 529 Check
- Download your statement: Get a copy of your quarterly billing statement from TritonPay to send to your 529 administrator.
- Request the check: Ask your administrator to mail a check with the following details:
- Payable to: UC Regents
- Student Info: Clearly write the student’s Full Name and PID (Student ID number) on the check.
- Mail to:
UC San Diego Student Financial Solutions
ATTN: Student Payment
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0009
La Jolla, CA 92093-0009
Important Reminders
- No Overpayments: You can only pay for the current amount due. UC San Diego does not accept payments for the entire academic year in advance.
- Deadlines: Mailed checks must arrive at our office by the payment deadline to avoid class cancellation. We do not accept postmark dates as proof of on-time payment.