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Play the video to learn about charges that may appear on your bill;
the billing schedule; and how to read your billing statement.
When To Expect Your Bill
Columbia bills you for tuition, fees, and other charges at the beginning of each term. See the billing schedule for the current academic year below. Payment for each term is due before the end date of the University’s official Change of Program period, based on the academic calendar.
2020 - 2021 STUDENT E-BILL STATEMENT SCHEDULE *
*This schedule is subject to change.
| Statement | Production Date | Email Date | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|
First Spring Statement Includes activity through Fall Term, estimated Spring Term charges and anticipated credits, and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. | Fri. Dec. 18, 2020 | Mon. Dec. 21, 2020 | Fri. Jan. 22, 2021 |
Second Spring Statement Includes activity through Spring Term, Spring Term anticipated credits, a $150 late payment charge for outstanding balances $1,000 or greater, and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. | Fri. Jan. 22, 2021 | Mon. Jan. 25, 2021 | Thurs. Feb. 18, 2021 |
Third Spring Statement Includes activity through Spring Term, Spring Term payment plan anticipated credits, and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. Spring Term financial aid anticipated credits are expired except for CC, EN and GS. | Fri. Feb. 19, 2021 | Mon. Feb. 22, 2021 | Thurs. March 18, 2021 |
Fourth Spring Statement Includes activity through Spring Term, Spring Term payment plan anticipated credits, and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. Spring term financial aid anticipated credits are expired. | Fri. March 19, 2021 | Mon. March 22, 2021 | Thurs. April 15, 2021 |
Fifth Spring Statement Includes activity through Spring Term, Spring Term payment plan anticipated credits, and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. | Fri. April 16, 2021 | Mon. April 19, 2021 | Thurs. May 6, 2021 |
First Summer I Statement Includes activity through Summer Term and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. | Fri. May 7, 2021 | Mon. May 10, 2021 | Thurs. June 3, 2021 |
Second Summer I Statement Includes activity through Summer Term and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. | Fri. June 4, 2021 | Mon. June 7, 2021 | Thurs. July 1, 2021 |
First Summer II Statement Includes activity through Summer Term and a 1.5% late payment charge on unpaid previous balances. | Fri. July 2, 2021 | Tue. July 6, 2021 | Thurs. Aug. 12, 2021 |
Timing Of Payments
An E-check payment will appear immediately as a pending credit, along with the new balance amount, on the QuikPAY and Student Services Online (SSOL) websites. E-check payments received by 10:00 p.m. EST will be posted to the student account by the following business day. Payments received after 10:00 p.m. EST will not be posted to the student account until the second business day.
IN-PERSON PAYMENTS POST IMMEDIATELY
In-person check payments made at the Payments and Deposits Office are posted to your student account immediately for students who are on hold.
Email Updates About Your Statement
Updated Statements are generated periodically for students who have:
- had any new activity since their prior Statement,
- carry a credit balance, or
- carry a charge balance
When a new Statement is released and ready to view and/or pay online, an email notification is sent directly to your Columbia University email account. The University does not mail paper bills.
Individuals you have authorized to view your account Statements--who may be your parents, for example--are also notified through email.