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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

Explore the links below for your school's financial aid information:

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.