Students may elect to pay their tuition and fees using the following methods during registration.

Payment Options:

• LockBox
• TuitionPay Payment Plan (formerly known as AMS)
• E-SIMS (via the internet)
• Drop Box
• Deferment
• In Person

Lock Box:

Students, who are pre-registered, receive in the mail registration information, which contains an invoice. The student must return the bottom portion of the invoice with payment in the form of a check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover). The payment should be mailed to the College’s lockbox, owned by JPMorgan Chase, address: York College, GPO Box 29830, New York, NY 10087-9830.  The fall 2008 deadline date for lock box payments is August 9, 2008.  After August 9, 2008, credit card payments will not be accepted at the lock box.

All credit card payments must include the credit card number and the expiration date written in the boxes provided on the invoice. The credit card holder must sign on the signature line.Student must pay the exact amount printed on the bill. Partial payments will not be accepted. Students should allow ample time for their payments to reach the bank.  Payment received after the due date will result in an automatic cancellation of registration.

Students will not receive validated bursar's receipts.  Your cancelled check, money order receipt or credit card statement will be your receipt.  Students can also verify their payments by checking their accounts on eSIMS.

The Sallie Mae/TuitionPay Plan

TuitionPay, formerly known as AMS, offers an interest free pre-payment plan that allows a student to spread his tuition payments over a five-month period (one month before the semester and four months after the semester begins). The TuitionPay representatives are on campus prior to registration to assist students in enrolling into the pre-payment plan. Students can enroll into the TuitionPay pre-payment plan by accessing their web site at http://www.tuitionpay.com/cuny, calling 1-866-267-CUNY, or returning by mail a completed application before registration begins. To enroll in the tuition pre-payment plan there is a $18 non-refundable fee per semester.

To ensure that student records are updated with TuitionPay plan information and student courses are not dropped for non-payment, TuitionPay will not accept plan information on the web and telephone on payment due dates.  On payment due dates, students must contract with TuitionPay on campus.  The TuitionPay representatives are only allowed to accept checks as payment.

E-SIMS:

Credit card payments can be made online via eSIMS. Log onto www.york.cuny.edu and enter eSIMS in the search box.  After entering your student information, click semester bill, and and input your payment information. The credits cards that are accepted are Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. 

CUNY has changed its procedure for those students choosing to use credit cards as a method of tuition payment.  Under the new policy, which takes place August 11, 2008, a non-refundable convenience fee will be charged to your credit card account when paying your tuition with a credit card.  Visa cards will not be accepted and credit card payments will neither be accepted at the Bursar's Office service window nor the lock box.

Also effective August 11, 2008, tuition payments can be made by eCheck.  Your checking or savings account will be debited electronically, without paying a convenience fee.

Drop Box:

For the convenience of students who are unable to transact payment during the regular business hours, payment can be deposited in the Bursar’s Drop Box located in the Public Safety Office. Please do not deposit cash in the drop box.  Receipts for paid parking permits will be returned to the Office of Public Safety.  Tuition and fee payment receipts will be mailed to the student's home.

Hardship Deferment Policy and Procedures:

Students experiencing financial hardship may request to defer tuition for the current registration. Students are required to pay at least 50% of their outstanding balance, exclusion of financial aid, scholarships, or any type receivable applied against their bill. If a hardship deferment is granted, students must sign a hardship deferral Acknowledgement of Payment Deferral Form, which provides the condition of the deferment. All students who receive deferments will have until 30 days after the first day of classes to pay the first installment and 60 days to pay the remaining balance. If payment is made after the specified dates, the student is subject to a $15 late penalty fee for each delinquent payment and a Bursar Stop will be placed on his/her record. The Bursar Stop will remain until the student’s financial obligation is fully satisfied.

To become eligible for a deferral, a student must:

• Be matriculated and registered for at least 6 credits;
• Have earned a minimum of 15 credits with a at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average;
• Have paid all previous tuition and fee balances.

In Person:

Students who wish to make their registration payment in person may do so at the Bursar Office. The Bursar Office is located in the Academic Core Building, in Room 1H01. All transactions and method of payments (cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, and third party vouchers) and are accepted. If you are using a credit card as a method of payment, the owner of the credit card must be present to sign.

Effective August 11, 2008, credit card payments will not be accepted at the Bursar's Office service window.  Credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) will be accepted on eSIMS.  Please note, a non-refundable convenience fee will be charged to your credit card account when paying your tuition with a credit card on eSIMS.