Financial information contained in this page reflects federal/state/college information and regulations effective in
2007-08 and may change pending state budget action.
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Bills
Students who are academically registered are billed in advance of each semester for most charges and should anticipate that approximately one-half of the year's tuition, room, board and fees will be due before each semester begins.
Bills for fall semester charges are mailed to students at their permanent home address in July. Bills for spring semester charges are mailed to students at their permanent home address in December. Charges for each semester must be paid by the deadline stated on the College bill to avoid cancellation of reserved courses.
Students who are billed and do not meet the payment/confirmation deadline by mail, on-line or in person will be de-registered from their courses. If a student decides not to attend after registering during add/drop they must fill out an official withdrawal from class and they will be held liable for charges according to the refund schedule on our website.
Tuition
State University of New York tuition for full-time undergraduates who were legal residents of New York State is currently $4,350 for the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
Tuition for out-of-state undergraduates is currently $10,610 for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Under State University of New York policy, students must have resided in New York State for one year before entering college and satisfy other residency requirements as determined by the State University of New York to qualify for in-state tuition rates.
*Tuition charges for summer sessions are strictly on a per credit hour basis. Charges continue to increase at 12 or more hours of study. There is no maximum as with fall/spring semesters.
Graduate level tuition is currently $288 per credit hour for New York State residents, and $455 per credit for out-of-state residents. To view/print PDF versions, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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College Fee
The College Fee is $25 per year or $12.50 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time. The fee is required under administrative policy of State University of New York and is not refundable. College fee for summer sessions is .85 per credit hour.
Program Service Charge
The College Program Service Charge is required of all students enrolled in credit-bearing coursework and is designed to incorporate various normally required fees and charges. It is acknowledged that all students will not equally participate in each of the components fees but will receive equivalent overall benefit from the universally available services enhancing the campus life experience. Equitable distribution of costs across student populations helps keep our offerings rich and varied while keeping the level of fees low in comparison to benefits provided. Certain special and remote site programs are exempt from some fees.
Other Important Facts
On-campus courses are not eligible for waivers of the Program Service Charge. Certain remote site programs are exempt from portions of this fee at the time of billing. Field placements greater than 100 miles from campus may apply for waiver of the Student Health Services Fee component only. All waiver requests must be made in writing to the vice president for student affairs and received by Oct. 1 for fall semesters, March 1 for spring semesters, and June1 for summer sessions.
The Program Service Charge consists of the following charges:
Student Activity Fee
The Student Activity Fee is used for on- and off-campus activities governed by the Student Government Association (SGA). SGA manages and allocates expenditures for clubs, organizations, fitness centers, speakers and special cultural, educational or social events.
Allocation: $8 per credit hour for part-time students and $95 per semester (fall/spring) for 12 or more credit hours.
Technology Fee
The Technology Fee funds a variety of technology networking and access services for students including e-mail accounts, computer labs, Internet access and technical support. All students pay the Technology Fee, except for study abroad students from other SUNY units who have paid this fee at their home campus.
Allocation: $11 per credit hour for part-time students and $130 per semester (fall/spring) for 12 or more credit hours. Technology Fee for summer is charged per credit hour.
Intercollegiate Athletics Fee
The Intercollegiate Athletics Fee funds intercollegiate athletics opportunities and is managed by the College Intercollegiate Athletics Board. NCAA regulations require this fund to be kept separately from Student Activities Fee.
Allocation: $12.25 per credit hour for part-time students and $146 per semester for 12 or more credit hours.
Student Health Services Fee
The Student Health Services Fee provides various health services to students such as allergy shots, health and physical examinations, physician examinations and referrals, and various other services and educational programs.
Allocation: $8.85 per credit hour for part-time students and $106 per semester for 12 or more credit hours. Health Services Fee may be charged during summer sessions.
Transportation Fee
The Transportation Fee supports the enhanced on-campus shuttle service, provides for maintenance and student vehicle parking at the Route 281 lot. Students/staff must pay vehicle registration fee.
Allocation: $4.75 per credit hour for part-time students and $55 per semester for 12 or more credit hours.
Parking and Vehicle Registration Fees
Students are required to register their vehicles with the University Police Department. The cost for parking on campus is $56.20 per semester. This includes both parking and registration fees, and New York State sales tax (currently 8.25%).
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.
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.
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.
The pre-admission deposit will not be refunded after May 1 or 30 days after acceptance to enroll, whichever is later.
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.
- Tuition and Fees (Fall and Spring semesters only)
To qualify for refunds of all or part of the payments made to the College, the student must complete an "Official Withdrawal from College Form" which may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.
Non-refundable.
Dates per semester:
Fall 2007 Refund Schedule
Spring 2008 Refund Schedule
Calculated as follows for full semester:
First five days of classes..........................100 percent
Second five days of classes......................70 percent
Third five days of classes.........................50 percent
Fourth five days of classes.......................30 percent
Fifth five days of classes..........................0 percent
Refundable at 100 percent through the first week; zero percent thereafter.
Note: For fall and spring semesters, the first day of class sessions shall be considered the first day of the semester and the first week of classes shall have been deemed to have ended when seven calendar days, including the first day of scheduled classes, have elapsed.
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 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.
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.
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