Tuition Payment Information
Students can complete tuition payments through various Teaches College's accepted methods of payment. Payments for any applicable charges must be made for the semester only (payments are always made semester-by-semester). Applicable charges include:
- TC and Columbia coursework credits (tuition)
- TC college fee
- Columbia University health service and health insurance (if applicable)
- TC campus housing charges (if applicable)
Information about payment methods can be found on the Office of the Bursar website by clicking HERE.
DEADLINE. In most cases, tuition and other relevant charges must be paid in full by the first few weeks of classes. Please go to the Office of Bursar's website for more information about payment deadlines and options. Note that you may apply to the Office of Bursar's for the Deferred Payment plan, which allows you to distribute your required payments over separate installments. Go to the Bursar's website for more information.
Sponsored Students
Sponsored students whose tuition and fees should be billed to a third party (such as a home government ministry) should provide a copy of their scholarship award letter and complete a Third Party Billing Agreement with the Office of the Bursar. The Billing Agreement should be completed by the tuition payment dedline, even if the actual payments are not made until later.
Payment Methods
Various forms of payment are accepted for tuition and fees and may be used individually or in combination. Teachers College accepts checks, money orders, and cash. For more information on payment methods, please visit the Office of the Bursar website.
Wire Transfer from Overseas
You can arrange to have funds wired directly to your student account from overseas. For mre infomration on international wires, please consult the Office of the Bursar.