If you have questions about your bill, please call the department who placed the charge on the bill (e.g., Housing, Dining). A full list of unit contact information is available on the Billing Procedures page. If you are unsure of the unit, contact Bursar Account Services, and we will direct you to the appropriate unit.

The Cornell Installment Plan (CIP), administered by Cashnet, enables students and their families to make interest-free monthly installments to pay each semester's tuition and expenses.

You determine how much you need to budget for tuition, housing, dining, etc. for the fall and spring semesters. Once enrolled, your budget amount will be credited to your bursar account.

You repay your CIP in monthly installments for the budgeted amount credited on your fall and spring bursar bill directly to Cashnet. Your actual monthly payments do not appear on your bursar bill, however, you can view these details on your Cashnet account. You are responsible for paying any amounts remaining due on your bursar/CornellCard not included in your CIP. If you need assistance adjusting your CIP, please contact our office.

We may have received the payment after the statement billing. Cashnet Activity Details will reflect payments applied to date. If payment is not reflected, please check with your bank to verify whether the check has been cashed. If it has been cashed, please send us a copy of the front and back of the check.

Cornell University must receive a letter from the student's sponsor stating they will be remitting payment on behalf of the student. When we receive the letter, a credit will be placed on their bursar account and we will bill the sponsor directly. For more information, see our Third-Party Billing page.

Returned payment must be replaced with a certified funds. Consult our Returned Payment Policy for more information.

Pending credit refers to awards that have not yet been applied to the bursar account. If a pending credit has not posted within the current term, please contact the appropriate financial aid office.

Federal work-study is paid directly to the student based on the hours worked via payroll. For more information please visit: Work-Study | Financial Aid (cornell.edu)

Students must maintain their addresses using Student Center.

Residency status is determined at the time of admission by the college admissions office. Change in residency status is determined by the Bursar following matriculation (i.e., enrollment for the first semester). For more information on application requirements please visit our website or email bursar@cornell.edu.

The Elective Tuition Refund Plan (i.e., tuition insurance) is an optional insurance plan. This covers 85% of the insured semester's tuition, less any refund or credit due from the university, provided your medical condition is certified by a licensed physician and requires you to withdraw from all classes for the remainder of the semester.

Cornell University is required to file Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement) in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS requires that the 1098-T Form report the amount paid toward qualified tuition and related expenses (box 1). Room, board, insurance, and other miscellaneous fees are not reported on the form. Box 5 reports all Financial Aid received during the calendar year. A form may also be generated to report any adjustments made for or related to prior year information.

Please note the 1098-T is an informational form. For additional information regarding the form and how to utilize it, you may wish to consult with a tax professional, CPA firm or review the IRS Publication 970; https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf

The student activity fee is a mandatory fee charged to all students; this fee goes to various clubs and organizations that support the student body. For more information, please contact Office of the Assemblies.

The Cornell Academic Materials Program (CAMP) gives undergraduate students taking undergraduate courses at Cornell access to their required textbooks and coursepacks for a single flat-rate cost of $225 per semester. Students are automatically enrolled in the program.

All materials are provided in a digital format within Canvas and become available for students no later than the first day of classes. 

Read more about how the program works, its benefits, and find answers to frequently asked questions on the Cornell Academic Materials Program website.

University holds can prevent a student from receiving certain services. Students can see hold information on Student Center. Please visit https://registrar.cornell.edu/holds for additional information on holds. 

The Office of the University Registrar is responsible for certifying student enrollment and degrees. The University Registrar maintains both past and present student records, but cannot verify future enrollment. Cornell University utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse to offer current students verification services and the ability to print their own certifications. 

Current students will need a valid student ID number and an active NetID and password to make a certification request online. Request certification here if you are a current student.