Bills and Payments: Getting Started

Start-Up Guide To Bills and Payments

Use the links below find the billing and payments information you need.

Bills & Payments Basics	Learn about the billing schedule, how to access and understand your student account statement, how to pay your bill, and how to authorize a parent to pay.
Other Ways to Pay	Get guidance on other ways to pay your bill, ranging from wire transfers to payment plans and tuition exemption for Columbia employees.
Tuition Refund Insurance	Offered by A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., this elective insurance plan provides coverage for tuition, room and board if you suffer a serious illness or accident and withdraw from classes before the semester is completed. Read details about the plan.
Getting Refunds	Learn how and when refunds are sent to you when a valid credit appears in your account.
Payments to Students	Find out how stipend payments are made and making sure you have taxpayer status.
For Parents	Learn about the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and how to work with your student to pay bills.

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Student Service Center

205 Kent Hall

Mail Code 9202, 1140 Amsterdam Ave.

New York, NY 10027

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Phone: +1-212-854-4400

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