About CIP

The Cornell Installment Plan (CIP), also known as the Full-Service Payment Plan, is administered by Cashnet.

Plan Benefits

  • Borrow less
  • Keep your assets longer, in interest-bearing accounts
  • Pay for fall and spring semesters in 5-month payment plans
  • The enrollment fee is $125 per semester

Enrollment Deadlines

  • Fall enrollment begins July 1
  • Fall semester 5-month plans begin August 1
  • Spring enrollment begins December 12
  • Spring semester 5-month plans begin January 1

Other Resources

Credit card payments: Cashnet, as an independent third-party servicer, accepts credit card payments for the Full Service Payment Plan (FSPP). Cashnet charges a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.75% of the amount charged for domestic and 4.25% for international credit card payments. Cornell does not charge the fee or receive any part of the fee. The fee is paid in full to and retained by Cashnet. The convenience fee charge will appear separately from the Bursar payment on your credit card statement.

Questions? Contact Cashnet by phone at 800-339-8131, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., eastern time.