Bursar Operations
School of Labor and Urban Studies
25 West 43 Street
New York, NY 10036
Call (646) 313-8420
Bursar@slu.cuny.edu
All tuition charges and fees listed herein are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York without prior notice. In the event of any increase in tuition charges and fees, payments already made to CUNY SLU will be treated as partial payment, and notification will be given of the additional amount due and the time and method of payment.
Graduate Tuition · Academic Year 2024 - 2025
| Degree or Certificate | FULL-TIME 12 or more billable credits/hours |
PART-TIME 11 or fewer billable credits/hours |
Online Degree Program |
| New York State Resident | $5,545 per semester ** | $470 per credit | $470 per credit |
| New York State Non-Residents | $855 per credit | $855 per credit | $565 per credit |
** NYS residents enrolled in a full-time graduate degree or certificate qualify for a fixed rate of tuition = $5,545
To determine if you are eligible for the New York State tuition rate, please see New York State Residency Requirements
Graduate students must be registered for courses in the semester in which they file for and obtain their degree. Students not taking courses should register to maintain matriculation and pay the fee. NYS Resident: $225; Non-NYS Resident: $370
Non-Instructional Fees · Academic Year 2024 - 2025
All non-instructional fees listed are mandatory and billed with tuition for courses taken on campus, off campus, or online. Once a student enrolls, they are responsible for all fees associated with their registration. Such fees are charged each semester and cannot be waived.
| 〉Consolidated Fee: $15 |
| Covers external processing of financial aid applications, immunization programs, system-wide tuition and fee collections by the Office of the University Controller, and the administration of various tests. This fee is billed with tuition and applies to all programs. |
| 〉Infrastructure Fee: $75 |
| Covers administrative costs for students enrolled in a fully online degree, certificate, or course. This fee is billed with tuition and applies to fully online programs only. |
| 〉Student Activity Fee: $23.55 |
| Supports professional development, health and wellness, commencement, student services, and community engagement. This fee is billed with tuition and applies to all programs. |
| 〉Student Senate Fee: $1.45 |
| Supports University Student Senate. This fee is billed with tuition and applies to all programs. |
| 〉Technology Fee: $62.50 or $125 |
| Supports delivery of online and remote courses; improves campus computer services. Full-time students pay $125.00 per semester and part-time students pay $62.50 per semester. This fee is billed with tuition and applies to all programs. |
Special and Penalty Fees
| 〉Change of Program ($18): |
| A fee applies each time a student makes program changes on or after the first official day of classes (according to the CUNY calendar). This fee covers one or more changes made simultaneously, such as adding or changing courses or sections. College-initiated changes are exempt. |
| 〉Duplicate Document ($5): |
| Students are entitled to a free copy of their tuition statement for their last semester of attendance or any semester with an outstanding balance. If a document does not qualify for free printing, a $5 fee will be charged per copy. Payment can be made using any accepted method. |
| 〉Duplicate Diplomas ($30): |
| Students who need a duplicate diploma due to loss, theft, or damage must submit a Duplicate Diploma Form along with a $30 payment to the Bursar’s Office (in-person or by mail). A new diploma will be issued by the Office of the Registrar. |
| 〉Equipment Damage/Loss (costs vary, see: ELR): |
| Borrowers are billed for damages resulting in device loss, including devices returned with major or irreparable damage, or devices not returned within 5 business days of the due date. Minor damages that require repairs will also incur charges. |
| 〉Equipment Returned Late ($25): |
| A $25 late fee will be applied if loaned devices are not returned on time and undamaged. Late returns may also result in the suspension of borrowing privileges. |
| 〉Late Payment ($15): |
| Students who are late in paying tuition and fees will incur a $15 fee in addition to settling all outstanding balances to regain good financial standing with the College. |
| 〉Late Registration ($25): |
| Registration on or after the first official day of classes will incur a $25 fee. |
| 〉Make-up Examinations ($25): |
| Students who miss a final exam must first obtain faculty approval by completing an Application for Make-Up Examination. Upon approval, the student must bring the signed form to the Bursar’s Office (in-person) with the $25 payment for the first exam ($5 for each additional exam). |
| 〉Readmission Fee ($20): |
| Students who have previously attended the School of Labor and Urban Studies but have not been enrolled for one or more semesters must submit a Request for Readmission. A one-time $20 fee will be added to the tuition bill at registration. Do not send the $20 fee with the application. |
| 〉Replacement ID Cards ($10): |
| To request a new ID card, students must complete a Request to Replace Student ID and return it to the Bursar’s Office (in-person or by mail) with the $10 payment |
| 〉Returned Check ($20): |
| Returned checks (paper or electronic) will result in a $20 fee per occurrence, regardless of the reason. Afterward, the student will no longer be allowed to pay by personal check and must use other accepted methods such as money order, teller check, or credit card (online). The student must settle their bill, including the returned check fee, before the first day of classes to avoid Bursar holds or late fees. |
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