Third Party and Institutional Payments

If someone else (a sponsor) will be paying your WISLI tuition, please follow these steps:

Sponsor provides a letter of authorization: The UW–Madison Bursar’s Office requires a letter from your sponsor on official department or university letterhead. The letter must include:

  • Your full name
  • Your UW–Madison Student ID number
  • Sponsorship dates (for WISLI 2027: June 14 – August 6, 2027)
  • The amount to be invoiced
  • Sponsor’s contact name and address
  • How payment will be made (check or wire transfer)
  • Any special invoice instructions (e.g., who and where to send the invoice)

Send the letter: Your sponsor should email the letter directly to thirdparty@bussvc.wisc.edu (you may also CC your WISLI program).

Processing and account updates: If the letter is received before tuition bills are issued, your charges will show as deferred to a sponsor.

  • You can check this in your MyUW account → Financial tab → Tuition and Fee Student Account.
  • Please allow at least 5 business days for processing.

Partial sponsorships: Sponsorship coverage varies. Some sponsors cover all program costs, while others cover tuition only or exclude certain student fees. Be sure to confirm with your sponsor which charges they will cover and communicate with them about any requirements or limitations. You are responsible for paying any remaining balance by the tuition due date to avoid late fees.

Important deadlines:

  • If the authorization letter is not received by the tuition due date, you are responsible for paying, including any late fees.
  • Once the authorization is applied, the University will issue the sponsor’s invoice around mid-July (for the summer session).
  • If your sponsor withdraws support, they must notify the University in writing.

Questions? Email wisli@lpo.wisc.edu