Financial information contained in this page reflects federal/state/college information and regulations effective in 2007-08 and may change pending state budget action.

Room and Board

Room and board expenses vary, depending on accommodations and the meal plan chosen by the student. (Room Rates 2007/2008 and Dining Services)

Pre-admission Deposit

The student pre-admission deposit of $50, billed at the time of acceptance, is credited toward the payment of tuition.

Room Deposit (On-campus housing)

A room deposit of $150 is required and new students are billed at the same time as the pre-admission deposit. Returning students are required to pay a $150 room deposit at the time of on-campus housing assignment.

Refunds

Students who withdraw from SUNY Cortland before the semester begins or after a semester is under way may be entitled to receive refunds of some of the paid charges, deposits and fees. Those who are denied permission to register at the College will be entitled to a full refund of tuition, room and board charges.

Refunds will be made by check and mailed to the last known permanent address that the College has for the person seeking the refund.  Room, tuition and board refunds require two to four weeks for processing.

• Room

Room refunds are based upon the date personal effects are removed from the room and checkout procedures have been followed.

Students withdrawing from the College or released from residence after May 1 for the fall semester or Nov. 1 for the spring semester but prior to entering residence and who have prepaid room charges shall be entitled to a refund less $150 deposit.

In addition to forfeiture of the $150 room deposit, students who occupy a room for three weeks or less will receive a pro-rata refund based on the weekly charge for the number of weeks (or partial weeks) housed. Students who occupy a room after the Saturday following the third full week of occupancy in the residence halls will be liable for the entire semester's room rent. 

Terminations of the housing license due to judicial sanctioning do not receive a refund of room charges.

• Board

Dining plan options may be changed only by written request filed at the ASC office prior to the close of business on the Friday of the first full week of classes.

Refunds are coordinated with the SUNY Cortland Bursar's Office. The dining plan refund will be applied to any balance or debt owed to the College or ASC.
 

• Pre-Admission Deposit

The pre-admission deposit will not be refunded after May 1 or 30 days after acceptance to enroll, whichever is later.

• Room Deposit

In order to receive a refund of the room deposit, student and/or applicants must provide written notification of withdrawal from the College to the Residential Services Office by May 1 prior to the fall semester and by November 1 prior to the spring semester.

If individuals submit their deposit after April 1 or October 1, a refund will be granted if the written request is received within 30 days of the payment of the deposit and before the first day of occupancy.

Fee Payment, Deferment

Fees and assessments are due as indicated on statements. Other accrued debts owed to the college or to any agency thereof must be paid prior to registration.  Students may be dropped from the College for failure to meet their financial obligations. The College also reserves the right to withhold all information regarding the records of students who are in arrears in the payment of fees or other charges, including student loans.

State University of New York College at Cortland offers its deferred payment plan, explained on the Statement of Fees (college bill). The plan offers up to five monthly (per semester Fall and Spring ONLY) installment payments for a semester processing fee, currently $35 per semester. Payments are due in our office (not postmarked) by the 15th of each month.

Actual approved financial aid awards (except Work-Study), can defer College charges. Further information about this procedure and the deadline date will be included on the college bill.

Scholarship awards to students by outside agencies may defer college charges upon receipt by the Bursar's Office of either the scholarship check or an official letter from the agency stating the amount of the scholarship award.

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