Get to Know Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services supports the entire University community by managing student billing, accepting and processing payments, distributing refunds and administering federal work-study.

1. Review Your Tuition and Fees

See the 2018–2019 cost for tuition and mandatory fees.

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2. Check Your Recent Account Activity

Log into Student Services Online and select "Account" to see current charges and credits applied since the last statement was generated. Until August, when the fall term bill is generated, only the admission deposit will be visible.

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3. Create an Authorized Payer Account

Federal privacy regulations limit the access of other people, including family members, to student accounts. For parents or other parties to be able to view and pay monthly e-Bills, you must set them up as an Authorized Payer.

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4. Make Your Online Payment

Both students and Authorized Payers can pay via online check on the e-Billing website. Other options include mail, wire, in person and monthly payment. Watch Student Financial Services' "How to Pay Your Bill" video to learn more.

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5. Explore Financing Options

A variety of loan options are available to undergraduate students and families. You may choose to borrow loans to finance a portion or all of the total cost of attendance, minus any other financial aid received.

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6. Consider the Payment Plan

Columbia’s Payment Plan enables students and/or families to pay billed expenses over several months, rather than in one payment. It is not a loan, and while there is an application fee, there are no interest charges or credit checks. You can sign up online.

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