Parent and guest access

Grant access to your parent or guest through the "My Info" tab of MyU. You may add another guest and edit or revoke access at any time, without notice to the guest.

Note that the person you granted access to must complete the process on their end. Instructions are emailed to them after you grant access.

Instructions

1. Log into MyU and select the "My Info" tab.
2. In the Parent/Guest Access box, click the "Share My Information" link.
3. Click the "Delegate Access to a New Contact" button.
4. Read the terms and conditions of sharing your information. Click the “I accept” button if you wish to proceed.
5. Enter the name, relationship, and email address for your parent/guest and the information you want to share.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Save" button.
7. You will see a confirmation message that your part of the process is done.
8. Your parent/guest will receive an email with instructions for how to complete the process and gain access on their end. Click "OK" to continue.

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As a parent or guest, a student must first grant you access to their information in order for you to view it. Afterward, you will receive an email with login information and you must complete the registration process to access the information shared with you.

Instructions

1. Follow the link in the instructions and take note of the security key provided.
2. Enter the security key and the email address it was sent to. Accept the terms and conditions, then click "Continue".
3. Determine if you have a UMN Internet ID for next steps. 

You will have a UMN Internet ID if at any time, for any campus you:

• Applied to the University.
• Attended the University.
• Worked at the University.
• Had access granted for another student.

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If you have a UMN Internet ID and have already accepted your parent/guest access, follow these instructions to log into your account.

Instructions

1. Go to MyU and enter your Internet ID and password.
2. Click “Parents/Guests” and select the “Parent/Guest Access” link from the drop-down options.
3. View the access that has been provided to you. Click each area for more information and actions.

Visual guide

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If a student has granted you access to their billing, payment & student account, you may use these instructions to make a payment through MyU. Parents and/or guests can make payments towards tuition, fees, Student Health Benefit Plan, housing, meal plans, and Dining Dollars.

Learn more about available payment options.

Instructions

1. Log into MyU and enter your Internet ID and password.
2. Click "Parents/Guests", and  select the "Parent/Guest Access" link from the drop-down options.
3. Click the "Billing, Payment, & Student Account" link under Shared Information.
4. Review the amount due in your student’s account. You can click on the "Activity tab" at the top for an itemized version.
5. Click the "Make a Payment" button when you are ready to proceed.
6. Select the campus and enter the amount you will be paying. If you have charges due on more than one campus, all will be listed and separate payments will need to be made.
   You can move the Payment Entry box if it makes it easier to see what you owe.
7. After you have selected the campus and entered a payment amount, click the "Next" button to proceed.
8. You will be brought to the online payment system. Review the total amount to pay, and click the "Next - Payment Method" button.
9. Select a payment method, and enter your payment information. Click the "Submit Payment" button to proceed.
10. A payment confirmation will display. You may print this page for your records.
11. When you close the online payment window, you will be returned to you account page. Click "Return".
12. The account summary page will automatically refresh and the total due will be updated to reflect your payment.

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The information on the 1098-T form is provided to assist with filing for the education tax benefits and tax credit deductions, such as the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit, Hope Scholarship Tax Credit, or the Above-the-Line Tax Deduction for Qualified Higher Education Expenses. More information is available on the Educational Tax Benefits page.

Please note that you will only have access to view your student's 1098-T form if they have granted you access to their billing, payment & student account. Only tax years for which your student is eligible to receive a 1098-T will be available for you to view.

Instructions

1. Log into MyU and enter your Internet ID and password.
2. Click "Parents/Guests", and select the "Parent/Guest Access" link from the drop-down options.
3. Click the "1098-T" link.
4. Click on the tax year you wish to view. You may need to disable pop-up blockers or open the file when prompted.
5. View the 1098-T form. You may also print the form using your browser’s print function.

Visual guide

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