Columbia strongly encourages you to pay your bill using our online process. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to pay your bill.
Instructions for Paying Your Bill Online
LOG INTO STUDENT SERVICES ONLINE (SSOL)
Go to SSOL and enter your UNI and password.
Your UNI is a combination of your initials and an arbitrary number, and your key to accessing computer services and electronic resources at Columbia. The network password is the one you chose when you set up your UNI.
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Can't remember your UNI or password? Visit the Manage My UNI page at Columbia University Information Technology.
UNDER "YOUR ACCOUNT," CLICK "ACCOUNT DETAIL AND E-BILLING"
ON THE "ACCOUNTS" PAGE, CLICK ON "VIEW E-BILL AND PAY BY E-CHECK, PAYMENT OR WIRE"
Important Note About Getting Your Updated Charges: The “Statement Balance” you see here is the amount that was listed on the specific date the statement was emailed.
If charges were incurred or dropped or if you made payments since the last statement, you can see those changes by clicking "Most Recent Activity."
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ON COLUMBIA'S SECURE QUIKPAY SITE, CLICK "MAKE PAYMENT"
Note: If you need a Statement printed on Columbia letterhead, click "Current Statement" and then click the PDF icon.
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Choose your semester and enter the payment amount in the space available. Remember, the "Amount Due" listed here may vary from your Statement Balance. We recommend using the most up-to-date amount, which is listed under your "Current Balance."
E-check is the default payment option, and you may save your payment profile to use again at a later date. Click the "Save" option after you enter your banking information, and your profile will appear in the drop-down menu for future payments.
Note: The University does not accept credit card payments for student accounts.
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CONFIRM YOUR PAYMENT
Review that the information you’ve entered is correct. You may edit the information by clicking “Edit” at the bottom of the page. Once you are satisfied, click “Confirm.”
You will see a receipt on the next page. You may print this page or view it in your transaction history.
Note: If the payment does not go through, a notification will appear within a few days. This indicates a problem with your payment. You can click the “Detail” icon for more information, or to view your confirmation.
Short Video: Charges on Your Bill - Checking Account Activity - Ways to Pay - Payment Plan
Play the video below to learn what charges you may expect on your bill; how to check your account activity; ways to make your payment; and how to sign up for our payment plan.
Definitions: Student Account Activity
The Student Account Activity statement uses the following terms and phrases:
| Phrase | What It Means |
|---|---|
Statement Balance as of (date) | Statement Balance: The statement balance is the account balance to date, taken from the current E-Bill.
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Statement Balance as of (date) = Undetermined | Undetermined: The University is unable to determine certain charges before the student registers, so the student must calculate the balance based on intended registration. Full payment for the term is required by the due date to avoid late payment charges. Please refer to the online calculator and the Tuition and Fees pages. As of (date): refers to the specific E-Bill date displayed on the statement. |
Amount Due* | The Amount Due equals the statement balance, plus or minus recent payments and/or adjustments made to charges due in the current billing cycle. |
Amount Due* (for students with Undetermined charges) | Undetermined: The University is unable to determine certain charges before the student registers, so the student must calculate the balance based on intended registration. Full payment for the term is required by the due date to avoid late payment charges. Please refer to the online calculator and the Tuition and Fees pages. |
Account Balance to Date* | This amount is equal to the Opening Balance (from the current statement) plus the Current Activity and any anticipated adjustments. |
Balance From Last Statement | The account balance taken from the previous E-Bill statement. |
Charges Due Next Statement | The charges listed are not due for the current billing cycle, but will be due for the next monthly statement/billing cycle. |
CR | When noted after an amount, "CR" denotes a credit to the student account. |
* Please Note: The Amount Due and Account Balance to Date may not always be the same amounts.
Any changes made after the monthly E-Bill statement that are related to previously billed tuition and tuition-related fees (for example, registering for additional courses) will alter the Amount Due for the current billing cycle.
Other Current Account Activity charges, for example Flex charges, will not alter the Amount Due for the current billing cycle but will be included under Charges Due Next Statement and will be due the following cycle.
Banks Outside the U.S.
For payments drawn on banks outside the United States, the University recommends a wire transfer as the most efficient method of payment.