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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.

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08/25/25 Elective Tuition Refund Plan 2025-08-25 09:26:29 2024-07-18 09:29:20 Elective Tuition Refund Plan 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 25, 2025, 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

08/26/25 Fall Stipends Available 2025-08-26 00:00:00 2024-07-18 09:24:49 Fall Stipends Available Students appointed on a university fellowship should receive their stipends within the first few days of the first day of classes of that semester. Ph.D. students appointed on university fellowships should receive their fall 2025 stipends by August 26, 2025. Fellowship funding is a source of financial aid for enrolled doctoral students. A student must be enrolled for the semester in which they will receive the funds. If you have not received your fellowship stipend by August 27 then contact your graduate field administrator or grad_funding@cornell.edu to ask for an update. For more information, please visit: Receiving Your Stipend - Graduate School : Graduate SchoolPlease note, refunds issued via direct deposit take approximately 3 business days before being deposited into the designated US banking account. Paper checks take 7-10 days to arrive in the Office of the Bursar. You will receive an email once your stipend has been generated.To enroll in direct deposit or to update your banking information, please log into Nelnet: Direct Deposit and Student Refunds | Office of the Bursar Location Office of the Bursar bursar@cornell.edu America/New_York public

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August 7th: Bill Due

August 7, 2025 Bill Due

Charges billed on the July 11th e-bill are due by August 7th. Your balance, including CornellCard charges, must be paid in full to prevent finance charges and past-due holds.

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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.

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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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Elective Tuition Refund Plan

This optional plan is designed to protect you from the loss of tuition should you find it necessary to withdraw from the university due to a medical issue. For more information, please visit our webpage:

Elective Tuition Refund Plan

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

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