Question 1

Can I pay my tuition to University of Illinois through a Sponsor or Agent / Counsellor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sponsors or Agents/Counsellors can make payments on behalf of the student via CIBC portal. The payment will be reflected in the student’s U Illinois SIO account.
Ensure the instruction sheet is delivered to the Sponsor or Agent/Counsellor to make the payment.

Question 2

What are the benefits of using CIBC International Student Pay to pay my tuition fees to University of Illinois System?

Accepted Answer

University of Illinois System has partnered with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) to provide its international students with preferred foreign exchange rates.

Other benefits include:

Fast payment delivery. Your tuition is automatically transferred directly to your University of Illinois System student account.
Peace of mind for adverse currency price fluctuations.
Your bank wire quotes are valid for 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), so even as foreign exchange rates constantly change, you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be paying.
Tracking and Notifications – you can track your payment and get email notifications, so you know when your tuition payment is received by University of Illinois.
Your funds are safe – your payment is processed in a fully secure banking environment.

Question 3

How will I know when my tuition payment is received by University of Illinois?

Accepted Answer

You will receive a notification in real-time from CIBC advising once your funds have been received and processed to University of Illinois System. You can track your payment anywhere, anytime by visiting the CIBC International Student Pay secure web portal. Log into the secure portal, or enter the unique Reference ID generated for each transaction in the ‘Track Your Payment’ page. If you need help, email us anytime at studenthelp@cibc.com, or call us:

+1 844-637-8898 (Worldwide);
1 800-121-661-661 (India)

Question 4

Do I need a CIBC account to use this payment platform to pay University of Illinois fees?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need a CIBC account. You do not need to visit a CIBC banking center. You can pay University of Illinois System tuition and fees from anywhere, at any time, conveniently online.

Question 5

How can I check the status of my UIS tuition payment?

Accepted Answer

You can track your payment anywhere, anytime by visiting the payment platform. Please log into the portal, or you can input the unique Reference ID generated for each transaction in the ‘Track Your Payment’ functionality on the top menu of the platform. Alternatively, please send an email to studenthelp@cibc.com if you have any further questions or require more clarity.

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