HELPFUL RESOURCES

Scammers often target students with convincing messages or offers that can lead to financial loss or identity theft. Always stay alert and protect your personal information.

Tips to help you stay safe:

• Never share your passwords — not even with friends or family. UC San Diego will never ask you to share your login credentials.

• Use official payment methods only — to ensure your tuition and fees are processed securely and reach the university.

• Avoid third-party payment offers — these are often scams. If someone promises to pay your tuition on your behalf, it’s likely a trap.

• Be cautious of unsolicited messages — whether through email, text, or social media. If it feels suspicious, it probably is.

Want to learn more?
Explore the resources below to stay informed and protect yourself from scams.

• UC Police Department Scams and Bulletins 
• How to identify phishing scams
• How to report a computer security incident 
• Spam Overview 
• ISEO Safety Information and Resources

For more information, contact IT Services Security at security@ucsd.edu.

Fall Quarter 2025

• August 6, 2025 Webinar Recording  
• August 6, 2025 Webinar Slide Deck
• September 3, 2025 Webinar Recording
• September 3, 2025 Webinar Slide Deck

Quarterly Billing Newsletter

• Fall 2025
• Summer 2025
• Spring 2025
• Winter 2025
• Fall 2024

Authorized Payer Newsletter

• Fall 2025
• Winter 2025
• Spring 2024

Third Party Billing Newsletter

• Fall 2025 
• Spring 2024  

UC San Diego has partnered with GradGuard to offer Tuition Insurance. This optional coverage can help reimburse tuition and fees if you need to withdraw from the University for a covered reason, such as illness or injury.

• Available to all UC San Diego students
• Protects your investment in tuition and fees
• Enrollment deadline for Fall Quarter 2025: September 24

Resources:

• Informational PDF
• FAQ's

Learn more and enroll at gradguard.com/tuition/ucsd.

SFS is responsible for processing outside agency scholarships, meaning it is not part of your financial aid package. 

These scholarships must be sent directly to our TritonPay Office: 

Once we receive the scholarship, our office will process it, which will then generate an email to your UCSD email address that will let you know we received and processed your scholarship check. From that point, we send a report to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office which lets them know you have a scholarship that can be posted to your account. 

The entire process from the time we receive the scholarship check to when it posted to your account typically takes 7-10 business days during peaks times, which is usually at the beginning of each quarter. During non-peak times, it can take 2-3 business days. 

Direct Deposit is a means of receiving student account refunds quickly and securely. Please note that you must have a U.S. checkings or savings account to enroll. 

• How to Enroll in Direct Deposit

All registered students are automatically enrolled into the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP).  Students who are currently covered under a private health plan and do not wish to be covered by UC SHIP may submit an online application to opt out of (waive) the UC SHIP.

* Note: UC SHIP falls under the jurisdiction of Student Health Services. The information provided on this section is merely here as a reference for students. 

• How to Waive UC SHIP

Communications:

• All Student Campus Notice - June 14, 2023
• TRIP Enrollment - September 1, 2023
• Grad & Family Housing: Rent Autopay - July 2, 2023
• Authorized Payer Notification - June 15, 2023
• TritonPay Announcement - May 4, 2023

How-To Videos:

• Authorizing Payers
• How to View and Pay Your Bill
• Payment Plans
• Payment Options
• International Payments

How-To PDFs:

• Navigating Your Account
• Authorized Payer Information

University Credit Union (UCU)
UC San Diego’s official financial institution partner. UCU provides on-campus banking at the Price Center Hub, ATMs across campus, and access to financial education workshops and one-on-one advising for students, faculty, and staff.

🔗 Learn more about UCU

Disclaimer: SFS does not encourage students to apply for a credit card unless you are fully aware of the responsibilities and can commit to paying off your balance in a timely manner. 

If students are interested in learning more about credit cards, and which ones can be most appropriate for college students, please review the resources on the website below. 

Credit Card Guide (via Moneygeek.com)
Student Credit Card Advice & Resources (via Moneygeek.com)