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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.

Important Dates

08/24/26 Elective Tuition Refund Plan Deadline Add to Calendar 2026-08-24 23:59:29 2024-07-18 09:29:20 Elective Tuition Refund Plan Deadline 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 August 24, 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. Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

09/07/26 August Bill Due Add to Calendar 2026-09-07 08:39:53 2025-02-17 08:41:45 August Bill Due Charges billed on the August 14th e-bill are due by September 7th. Your balance, including CornellCard charges, must be paid in full to prevent finance charges and past-due holds. Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

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September 7: Fall Bill Due

September 7, 2026

Tuition and fee charges were reflected on the August 14th ebill and are due by September 7th.

Pay Your Bill

September 7, 2026

Tuition and fee charges were reflected on the August 14th ebill and are due by September 7th.

Pay Your Bill

Wire Funds With Flywire

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.

Wire funds with Flywire

Wire Funds With Flywire

Wire funds with Flywire

Enroll In Direct Deposit

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.

Enroll In Direct Deposit

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.

Schedule An Appointment With Our Office

Cornell Chatter

To arrange a time to pick up your refund check or to discuss your account virtually, please schedule a Chatter appointment with our office!

Make An Appointment

Cornell Chatter

To arrange a time to pick up your refund check or to discuss your account virtually, please schedule a Chatter appointment with our office!

Make An Appointment

Pay With Your 529 Plan

Many 529 College Savings Plans, including New York, now offer a digital distribution option! Check out our site for more information on how to request your funds be sent to Cornell.

College Savings Plans

Pay With Your 529 Plan

Many 529 College Savings Plans, including New York, now offer a digital distribution option! Check out our site for more information on how to request your funds be sent to Cornell.

College Savings Plans

Ask Bursar

Ask Bursar lets you quickly get more details about a specific item on your bill.

Ask Bursar

Ask Bursar lets you quickly get more details about a specific item on your bill.

Ask Bursar

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