Accessing your home bank
Before you leave, make sure you have online banking set up so you can review and access your accounts while you are in the United States. It is also a good idea to provide banking access to a family member or close friend in case of an emergency.
Campus payment methods
Cash (USD) and debit/credit cards are widely accepted across campus. You can also make purchases using your MU student ID card with Tiger Cash or student charge. If you have a meal plan, Campus Dining Services purchases will be deducted from your balance; if you don’t, you can use Tiger Cash.
Expenses
Exchange students pay:
- International student health insurance
- Information technology fee
- International student services fee
- Living expenses (room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses)
See detailed estimated expenses for exchange students.
Exchange students at MU do not pay educational, student activities, student health, non-Missouri resident tuition and recreation center fees. These fees may show up on your account initially, but will be removed once the add/drop period has passed.
Living expenses
Living expenses vary widely based on your habits, customs and circumstances. You may spend more or less than your peers, depending on your personal habits and needs. Expenses to keep in mind include food, transportation, travel, shopping, entertainment and cell phone.
Paying your MU bill
For detailed information about how to pay your MU bill, refer to the Cashiers Office website. Note that initially you may be charged for some fees that exchange students do not have to pay. It can take some time for these charges to be removed from your account, but if you incur a late fee because of these charges, it will be removed.