Cornell University will be closed December 25th through January 4th. We will reopen on Monday, January 5th.
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The Office of the Bursar at Cornell University serves as the university's primary hub for managing student-related financial matters, encompassing tuition, fees and related expenses. Please see Contact Information for call hours and virtual appointments.
December Bill DueAdd this event to your calendarAdd to Calendar2026-01-07 00:00:002024-03-07 23:59:00December Bill Due
The charges reflected on the December 12th e-bill are due by January 7th to prevent finance charges, past due holds and winter/spring enrollment delays.See all billing deadlines
LocationOffice of the Bursarbursar@cornell.eduAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Spring Semester BillingAdd this event to your calendarAdd to Calendar2026-01-09 09:00:002024-06-18 10:41:45Spring Semester Billing
The Spring 2026 tuition and fees e-bill will be available in CASHNet on the evening of January 9th. The balance will be due by February 7th.
LocationOffice of the Bursarbursar@cornell.eduAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Cornell Installment Plan BeginsAdd this event to your calendarAdd to Calendar2026-01-09 17:00:002025-02-17 08:50:38Cornell Installment Plan Begins
The Cornell Installment Plan (CIP), also known as the Full-Service Payment Plan, administered by CASHNet, enables students and their families to make monthly installments to cover each semester's tuition and expenses. Enrollment for spring 2026 begins January 9th. Payments are due January - May 1.*This plan has a $125.00 enrollment fee and is interest free. Credit cards and participating 529 plans may have an additional fee. Please visit our website for additional details: About CIP | Office of the Bursar
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Elective Tuition Refund Plan Add this event to your calendarAdd to Calendar2026-01-20 09:26:292024-07-18 09:29:20Elective Tuition Refund Plan
We are offering an Elective Tuition Refund Plan in partnership with A.W.G. Dewar. This plan covers up to 85% of your tuition if you need to withdraw due to a qualifying illness or accident. It can provide significant financial relief in such situations. Please apply by January 20, 2026, the first day of classes, if you wish to enroll for the fall semester.This policy is optional. While we recommend considering its benefits, there is no obligation to purchase it.To apply: Carefully review the details of the plan, including conditions of coverage and restrictions, and click the link to enroll on our website at Elective Tuition Refund Plan.For questions, please contact Dewar directly at trp@dewarinsurance.com or (617) 774-1555.
LocationOffice of the Bursarbursar@cornell.eduAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Sponsor Letter DeadlineAdd this event to your calendarAdd to Calendar2026-02-01 00:00:002024-10-17 14:11:38Sponsor Letter Deadline
Third-party billing allows entities (companies, corporations, or other government agencies) to establish special billing arrangements.To have a credit applied by the due date of your summer tuition bill, please complete the following online FERPA form and upload a copy of your sponsor letter/voucher so our office may invoice your sponsor/company no later than February 1, 2026.For information regarding third-party billing, and the requirements needed for your sponsor letter, please visit: Third-Party Billing | Office of the Bursar (cornell.edu)
LocationOffice of the Bursarbursar@cornell.eduAmerica/New_Yorkpublic
Stay Informed
January 7th: Bill Due
January 7, 2026 Bill Due
Charges billed on the December 12th e-bill are due by January 7th. Your balance, including CornellCard charges, must be paid in full to prevent finance charges and past-due holds.
Charges billed on the December 12th e-bill are due by January 7th. Your balance, including CornellCard charges, must be paid in full to prevent finance charges and past-due holds.
Flywire offers excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing international students to pay in their home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money. Domestic payers can also use Flywire to wire funds.
Flywire offers excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing international students to pay in their home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money. Domestic payers can also use Flywire to wire funds.
To enroll in direct deposit for bursar refunds, please log into Nelnet and provide your US banking account details. You will need to enter your bank name, account number and routing number.
To enroll in direct deposit for bursar refunds, please log into Nelnet and provide your US banking account details. You will need to enter your bank name, account number and routing number.
This optional plan is designed to protect you from the loss of tuition should you find it necessary to withdraw from the university due to a medical issue. For more information, please visit our webpage:
This optional plan is designed to protect you from the loss of tuition should you find it necessary to withdraw from the university due to a medical issue. For more information, please visit our webpage:
