We strive to make paying for college convenient and affordable. CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies offers a variety of options for making your bill payments.
Account Statement
After registering for courses, the CUNYfirst system will generate a bill. To learn how to access your e-bill see E-Bill Reference Guide . Your e-bill includes:
- Tuition, fees and other charges
- Student payments
- Financial aid payments
- Anticipated aid (authorized financial aid that is pending disbursement)
- Class schedule
Credit Cards
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. A 2.65%, non-refundable service fee applied to each transaction. Credit/debit cards are not accepted in person. To learn how to make an online payment read Credit Card Payments Guide or watch a video Credit Card Payments How-To Video.
Checks and Money Orders
Use a personal check or money order when you pay by mail or in-person.
- All personal checks money orders must be made payable to the School of Labor and Urban Studies and have a current date.
- Your EMPL ID should be written legibly in the check memo.
- Postdated checks are not accepted.
- Once processed, please allow up to 10-business days for the payment to clear your checking account.
- If a check is returned, you will be charged a $20.00 returned check fee and blocked from using checks in the future.
- Mail to:
Bursar Operations
School of Labor and Urban Studies, 14th FL
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
Electronic Check
Electronic checks are accepted with no service fee or additional cost to the student and perform the same function as a conventional paper check, read our Electronic Check Guide or watch Electronic Check How-To Video
- Once processed, please allow up to 10-business days for the payment to clear your checking account.
- If an eCheck is returned, you will be charged a $20.00 returned check fee and blocked from using checks in the future.
Wire Transfer
SLU accepts both domestic and international wire transfers. Contact bursar@slu.cuny.edu to obtain a Wire Sheet that you can provide to your bank.
Payment Plans provide a budget friendly option for students and families; available for a limited time each semester, see our How-To Payment Plan Guide or read more about payment plan.
CUNY-SLU accepts payments from companies, agencies and miscellaneous organizations who wish to pay a student’s bill.
A Fast and Easy Way for International Students to Make Payments. Pay online. Pay tuition in your local currency.
Financial Support
Our Financial Aid programs are designed to offer solutions that make achieving your educational goals possible.
CUNY-SLU offers various institutional scholarships to support newly admitted and continuing degree and certificate students.
CUNY-SLU waives tuition for select groups in accordance with the University Tuition and Fee Manual
Cashier’s Office
- Pay in person with a check/money order!
- Cash is not accepted. Credit/debit payments are not accepted in-person.
Visit the Cashier Counter during office hours on 14th-floor at 25 West 43 Street, New York, NY 10036 or e-mail Bursar@slu.cuny.edu
Payments accepted after hours!
Our DropSAFE is a secure,
wall-mounted depository located on the 19th FL
1. Grab a Bursar labeled envelope stacked above the DropSAFE
2. Fill out the front – full name, EMPLID, date, and payment amount
3. Enclose tuition/fee payment (check or money order ONLY) in the envelope and seal
4. Deposit the payment to DropSAFE
A Bursar representative will process your payment the next business day and e-mail the receipt.
Bursar Operations – Office of Student Accounts
School of Labor and Urban Studies
25 West 43 Street
New York, NY 10036
Call (646) 313-8420
Bursar@slu.cuny.edu