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.

Tuition Payment Options

The Office of the Bursar offers several payment options, including Net.Pay, an electronic payment service.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student Employment

Typically 35-40% of new (first-year and transfer) students work during their first year at Cornell. If you plan to work at Cornell, there is one critical requirement...you must be able to prove your identity and your eligibility to work in the United States and complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Don't forget to bring this paperwork (e.x. valid passport or original birth certificate or Social Security Card and photo ID) with you to campus.