Money Matters
Tuition Rates & Fees
The Office of the Bursar provides a monthly electronic billing statement to each student. Fall tuition expenses are billed in July, and spring tuition expenses are billed in December. All charges appearing on those statements are due before registration for that semester can be permitted. Monthly statements include new charges and credits for both the Bursar and CornellCard accounts.
Payment Options
The Office of the Bursar offers several payment options, including Net.Pay, an electronic payment service.
Cornell Installment Plan
The Cornell Installment Plan allows you to pay your tuition in interest-free increments over a 5, 10 or 12-month period. Using the installment plan may help you borrow less and even your cash flow.
Tuition Insurance
The Tuition Insurance Plan is an elective insurance plan offered on a semester basis only. It is designed to protect you from the loss of tuition should you find it necessary to withdraw from the university because of an illness, accident, or for other medical reasons.
Financial Aid
No matter what your family's financial situation is, Cornell University provides a wide range of financing options to make education affordable. Students who applied for financial aid for the upcoming academic year will receive communication directly from the Office of Financial Aid.
CornellCard Application
The CornellCard charge account is similar in operation to most major credit card accounts and can help you manage your day-to-day expenses without having to carry large amounts of cash.
Direct Deposit for Student Refunds
If you are a registered full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional student, your student refunds, assistantship stipends, and fellowship stipends can be deposited directly into any US bank account on which you, the student, are an authorized signer.
Local Banking
Representatives from local banks are present on campus during orientation in August to assist students with their banking needs. While a local checking or savings account is not a requirement, having one does offer the advantage of writing checks to off-campus businesses who might not accept out-of-town checks.
Student Employment
There are a wide variety of jobs on campus, as well as in the local community. Thirty-five to forty percent of new students work during their first year at Cornell. Holding a part-time job for just a few hours a week may help you:
- Improve time management skills
- Adapt to the college environment
- Gain valuable work experience
Students at Cornell complete their own job searches when they arrive on campus.
Employment Verification — If you plan to work at Cornell, federal law requires that you prove your identity and eligibility to work in the United States. You will need to provide original documentation to your employer and complete and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.