Parkland Pathway Policies & Procedures

Following are the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign policies and procedures as they relate to our Parkland Pathway program.

Billing

Parkland College Billing

Parkland and Illinois bill separately, and their due dates and systems are different.

Where to see your Parkland bill:

Log in to Parkland Self‑Service
Choose Student Finance to see your real‑time account balance and make payments

For deadlines and payment plans, use the Parkland Registration Guide.

Illinois Billing

Illinois sends email reminders to students and Authorized Payers when there’s new activity on the account.

Where to see and pay your Illinois bill:

Log in to Student Self‑Service
Select Account Billing Information
Acknowledge the announcements
Choose Student Account → View & Pay Accounts
Select Make Payment

If you have questions, contact the University Bursar:

Phone: 217‑333‑2180
Email: bursarhelp@uillinois.edu

Illinois does not mail paper bills. Everything is online at UI‑Pay.

Illinois Payment Plan

Illinois offers a Payment Plan that lets you spread your semester costs over 6 monthly payments (fall and spring).

To use the plan:

You must enroll each semester (it’s not automatic)
Minimum balance: $500

Authorized Payers

You can allow a parent, guardian, or another trusted person to see your Illinois bill and make payments.

How to set an Authorized Payer:

Log in to your Illinois student account
Select Authorize Payers
Choose Add New

They’ll receive an email with login instructions.

If you want them to see your Payment Plan details, update their access under Manage Authorized Payer Access.

Tuition

You will pay Parkland tuition rates while you are in the program.

You may take up to 5 credit hours per fall and spring.

If you take summer classes at Illinois, you will pay Illinois summer tuition rates.

Fees

Illinois students pay certain fees that support campus services, spaces, and programs. Some fees are required while others are recommended.

All amounts below are per semester for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Fee	Amount	What It Covers	Required or Recommended
Health Insurance Fee	$876 (estimated)	Student health insurance plan	Required unless you waive with other coverage
Service Fee	$356	Campus Recreation, Illini Union, State Farm Center, Career Center, student services	Recommended, as most students opt in
Health Service Fee	$259	Counseling Center, McKinley Health Center, basic health services and prescriptions	Required if you live in campus housing; recommended for others
Transportation Fee	$74	Unlimited rides on the Champaign‑Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD) buses with your i-card.	Recommended
Student-Initiated Fees	$82 (combined)	Student organizations, cultural programs, sustainability projects, legal services, scholarships	Recommended, especially if you’ll live on campus

Disability‑Related Resources & Accommodations

Parkland

Accessibility Services works with students who need accommodations. You will need to submit official documentation to receive support.

Illinois

Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) provides accommodations and support for Illinois students, including Parkland Pathway students.

Student ID Cards

You will have an ID card for both schools.

Parkland ID

Available for free through the Office of Student Life with a photo ID and proof of enrollment.

Replacement cards have a fee.

Illinois ID (i-card)

Bring a government‑issued ID to the ID Center at the Illini Union Bookstore.

You must be registered for at least one Illinois course to receive full benefits.

Personal Information

Make sure you keep your personal information (including your address and phone number) updated at both schools.

Parkland

To update information, email registration@parkland.edu from your Parkland email.

Illinois

You must first claim your NetID.

You can then update your personal information and access your records and billing.

Campus Technology

Parkland

Open computer labs are available in the Learning Commons.

Illinois

Your Illinois NetID gives you access to campus technology resources and general‑use computer labs.

Technology Services provides support if you need help.

Email

You will have email accounts at Parkland and Illinois.

Professors and campus offices use these accounts to share important information, so plan to check both often.

Parkland

Use your Parkland email to stay in touch with your instructors and advisors.

You will also receive updates from Admissions, Financial Aid, and other offices.

Illinois

All Illinois students receive an Outlook (Exchange) inbox.

This account is used for messages from your instructors and from the university.

You can add your Illinois email to your phone through the Microsoft Outlook app.

If you need help with your Illinois account, contact Technology Services:

Email: consult@illinois.edu
Phone: 217‑244‑7000

Parking & Transportation

Public Transportation

Your i‑card works as a bus pass for the Champaign‑Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD).

Visit MTD online or call 217‑384‑8188 for schedules and apps.

Parking at Parkland

Parking is free and does not require a permit.

Parking at Illinois

You can purchase permits for:

The shuttle lot (E‑14)
Long‑term parking in E‑14, F‑23, B‑4, or B‑22

Metered parking is also available around campus and can be paid through the MobileMeter app.