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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

08/07/26 Cornell Installment Plan Deadline Add to Calendar 2026-08-07 17:00:00 2025-02-17 08:50:38 Cornell Installment Plan Deadline 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 fall 2026 begins July 10th. Payments are due August - December 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 Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

08/07/26 Sponsor Letter Deadline Add to Calendar 2026-08-07 00:00:00 2024-10-17 14:11:38 Sponsor 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 fall 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 August 7, 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) Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

08/07/26 July Bill Due Add to Calendar 2026-08-07 10:05:05 2024-12-23 10:07:51 July Bill Due The charges reflected on the July 10th e-bill are due by August 7th to prevent finance charges and past due holds. Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

08/20/26 Fall Refunds Begin Add to Calendar 2026-08-20 00:00:00 2025-07-11 15:04:05 Fall Refunds Begin Pending Financial Aid is expected to start posting to bursar accounts around August 14, 2026. Available refunds should start posting to direct deposit accounts on or around August 20th. Emails are sent when a refund is generated. If you do not receive an email by August 20, 2026 indicating that your refund has been generated, please contact our office at that time to generate your refund manually. Please be sure to check your account for holds, as certain holds may delay your refund.To enroll in direct deposit with your U.S. checking/savings account or to update your direct deposit banking information, please log into Nelnet: Direct Deposit and Student Refunds | Office of the Bursar (cornell.edu) Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

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

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August 7: Fall Bill Due

August 7, 2026

Tuition and fee charges were reflected on the July 10th ebill and are due by August 7th.

Pay Your Bill

August 7, 2026

Tuition and fee charges were reflected on the July 10th ebill and are due by August 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.

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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!

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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

CASHNet is becoming Illumia

CASHNet powered by Transact + CBORD is becoming Illumia. Changes to reflect the Illumia brand began in March 2026 and will continue throughout 2026.

CASHNet/Illumia Online Support

CASHNet is becoming Illumia

CASHNet powered by Transact + CBORD is becoming Illumia. Changes to reflect the Illumia brand began in March 2026 and will continue throughout 2026.

CASHNet/Illumia Online Support

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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