UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions Enrollment Deposit
About The Enrollment Deposit
Once admitted to Charlotte, students must submit their intent to enroll and pay their enrollment deposit through their Future 49er Portal. All incoming first-year, transfer, and second degree-seeking students are required to pay the $100 enrollment deposit. This deposit will serve to hold a student’s spot for their admitted term and will be applied directly to their tuition.
The enrollment deposit must be paid before a student is eligible to apply for on-campus housing or register for New Student Orientation.
How To Pay
To pay the enrollment deposit, you will first need to log into your Future 49er Portal and tell us your enrollment plans via the “Submit Your Intent to Enroll” form. The enrollment deposit is automatically applied to your account (within 20 minutes) following the submission of the form and will be paid directly through the portal in the “Payment Due” section.
I’ve Paid My Enrollment Deposit, Now What?
Great news – you’ve secured your spot for your admitted term! View your Enrollment To-Do List for additional next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the enrollment deposit refundable?
No, the enrollment deposit is not refundable and will be forfeited if the student does not attend Charlotte.
Can I defer my enrollment deposit to a future term?
Yes, the deposit can move forward one term; after that, the student will have to pay another deposit if you choose to reapply to Charlotte. Please note that a term change on your application must be approved by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
If I previously deferred my enrollment, will I now have to pay if my new term is Fall 2026 or later?
Yes, all students with a start term of Summer 2026 or later are required to submit the enrollment deposit.
Will the enrollment deposit ever be waived?
Yes. A student’s enrollment deposit will be waived automatically if they one of the following:
- Student Aid Index (SAI) <= 0, based on information provided on the FAFSA. Because this is a deposit that will be placed towards tuition, and not an additional fee, if an SAI is changed or determined after the deposit is placed, there will not be a refund, and the deposit will continue to deduct from the overall balance.
- Please note that a student’s aid index number may not be available to UNC Charlotte until February.
- Student utilized an approved application fee waiver (first-year students only)
- Student is active duty military
If I am waiting for my enrollment deposit to be waived due to my SAI, can I submit payment then receive a refund if eligible?
No. A student that is waiting to see if their enrollment deposit will be waived due to their SAI should not submit payment. Instead, wait to confirm their SAI information has been received by UNC Charlotte and if the payment is automatically waived.
I’m having a technical issue with submitting the payment. What should I do?
If you are experiencing technical issues when submitting the payment in your Future 49er Portal, please review the steps below. If you continue to have issues, please contact us at 704-687-5507 or admissions@charlotte.edu.
- Ensure that you are not trying to submit payment between 2-3 p.m. EST. The payment system undergoes maintenance during this time each day. Please try submitting payment at a later time.
- Log out and back into your Future 49er Portal.
- Use a different browser and clear cache.
When is the enrollment deposit due?
The enrollment deposit is due by May 1 for students with a Summer or Fall admit term. Students admitted for Spring 2027 should submit their enrollment deposit as soon as possible to move forward with other enrollment next steps.