Bursar

If you register for classes and do not officially withdraw prior to the start of the semester, you are responsible for all tuition and fee charges as per the University Academic Calendar. The Bursar’s Office cannot waive or reduce these charges for any reason. 

The mission of the Bursar Office is to provide accurate and timely financial information to the campus community.  By maintaining the integrity of student financial records and providing exceptional customer service, the Bursar Office strives to support The College of Staten Island students in meeting their financial obligations as they pursue their studies.


The Bursar’s Office is on campus to assist students, faculty and staff in person. In addition to our regular window hours, Bursar staff is available via email and/or telephone to answer any questions and concerns relating to your account, refunds, vouchers, etc.

Please utilize our extensive online services via CUNYfirst, which include viewing your balance and account activity, submitting eCheck and/or credit/debit card payments, and viewing/printing your eBill and 1098-T form.
You can reach the Bursar’s Office by emailing Bursar@csi.cuny.edu or calling the Bursar Call Center at 718.982.2060.

Important Registration and Bill Due Date Information

SUMMER 2025 SEMESTER  
   
8 WEEK SESSION starts June 2, 2025
4 WEEK SESSION 1 starts June 2, 2025
4 WEEK SESSION 2 starts July 7, 2025
   
8 WEEK SESSION  
   
REGISTRATION DATES BILL DUE DATES
Through 4/23/2025

5/8/2025

4/24/2025-5/12/2025 

5/19/2025

5/13/2025-6/1/25

6/1/2025

6/2/2025 or later Due Immediately
   
4 WEEK SESSION 1  
   
REGISTRATION DATES BILL DUE DATES
Through 4/23/2025

5/8/2025

4/24/2025-5/12/2025 

5/19/2025

5/13/2025-6/1/25

6/1/2025

6/2/2025 or later Due Immediately
   
4 WEEK SESSION 2  
   
REGISTRATION DATES BILL DUE DATES
Through 5/28/2025

6/12/2025

5/29/2025-6/16/2025

6/23/2025

6/17/2025-7/6/2025

7/6/2025

7/7/2025 or later Due Immediately
   
   
FALL  2025 SEMESTER - Term Start Date August 26, 2025
   
REGISTRATION DATES BILL DUE DATES
3/24/25-7/1/25

7/15/2025

7/2/2025-7/29/2025

8/12/2025

7/30/2025-8/19/2025 

8/19/2025

8/20/25 or later   Due Immediately
Students with unpaid balances after the bill due date are subject to class cancellation at the discretion of the college.

Contact Information

Office of the Bursar

Building 2A, Room 105
Email Office of the Bursar

Lisa Roe

Bursar

Monday to Thursday 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Friday 9:30AM - 3:45PM

Important Fee Information 
As per City University Policy: Effective for Summer 2013 semester, students who register for more than one Summer  session will be charged a separate Student Activity Fee, Senate Fee, and Consolidated Service Fee.  Only one Technology Fee for will be charged regardless of the number of sessions you register for.

All tuition and fees listed in the College Catalog and in any registration material issued by the College are subject to change without prior notice by action of the Board of Trustees. If you do not make full payment on your tuition and fees and other college bills and your account is sent to a collection agency, you will be responsible for all collection costs, including agency fees, attorney fees and court costs, in addition to whatever amounts you owe the college.

In addition, non-payment or a default judgment against your account may be reported to a credit bureau and reflected in your credit report.

Medical  

  • Medical withdrawals, which must include documentation from a physician, should be addressed to the College Health Center. Medical withdrawals are subject to the regular College refund policy. See the Medical Withdrawal for more details.

Nelnet Payment Plan (Deferred Payment Plan)

  • Beginning in the Summer 2016 semester, a student can enroll in a Nelnet Payment Plan to provide students and their families the option of paying their tuition and fee charges monthly instead of prior to the start of the semester.  This deferred payment plan is interest free and allows students the option to set up payments with a credit card, debit card, or electronic check.

New Enrollment Fee Policy:

  • Starting with Enrollment in the Summer 2020 semester, all Nelnet payment plans are $25.00 per semester. You can pay your monthly charges with an electronic check or credit card. All credit card payments are charged an additional non-refundable 2.65% convenience fee.

Using a Credit Card with your Nelnet Plan:

  • If you choose to make your payment with a credit card, you will be charged a 2.65% non-refundable convenience fee.
  • To view an Instructional Video to assist you with enrolling for a Nelnet Payment Plan.

The Bursar’s Office is responsible for the collection of tuition and fees at the College of Staten Island

To view your service indicators:

1. Log into CUNYfirst.

2. Click the Student Center tile.

3. Click the Tasks and Holds tile.

All service indicators listed below (except universal bursar service indicators) are placed by the Office of the Bursar. Any other service indicators are placed by other offices. Contact the specified office for details about other service indicators.

Service Indicator Description Impact
BCF Do not cancel registration. No negative impact. Prevents course cancellation until assigned expiration date.
BCK Bad check: A personal check or electronic check has been returned due to insufficient funds in the account. Prevents future payments with personal checks or electronic checks.
BHV Collections:  Your balance has been transferred to the collection agency Credit Bureau Hudson Valley. This balance must be paid with CBHV. Contact 877.576.0700 for payment details. Prevents registration and payment submission to College of Staten Island.
BIH In-house Collections: Your balance is in pre-collections. This balance will be transferred to a collection agency if it remains unpaid by the assigned deadline. Prevents registration.
BNC Bursar No Card Payments. Prevents payment submission to College of Staten Island. Accompanied by Collections Hold.
BNE Bursar No eCheck. An attempted eCheck payment was not collectible. Prevents the ability to submit an eCheck payment online.
BNP Block Payment Plan access. Prevents the ability to enroll in a Nelnet payment plan.
BNX Bursar No Electronic Payments. Prevents all electronic payments.
BPP Nelnet Payment plan. No negative impact. Indicates an active payment plan.
BRF Do not refund: Account review is necessary before a refund could be produced. Prevents refunds from being processed for this account.
BTS Collections: Your balance has been transferred to the collection agency TSI. This balance must be paid with TSI. Contact 844.743.1302 for payment details. Prevents registration and payment submission to College of Staten Island.
BUR Bursar Hold: Your balance is past due. Prevents access to registration.
BWO Bursar Delinquent Debt: Your balance has been written off in CUNYfirst, however, a balance is still owed to College of Staten Island. Speak with a Bursar representative for details. Prevents access to registration.
UIC/UAZ/UHV/UTS/ULG Collections: Your balance from another CUNY institution is in collections. Contact the CUNY institution to which the balance is owed for more details. Prevents access to registration for any CUNY institution.
UIH Universal In-house Collections: Your balance is in pre-collections with a different CUNY institution. Prevents access to registration for any CUNY institution.
UWO Universal Delinquent Debt: Your balance with another CUNY institution has been written off in CUNYfirst, however, a balance is still owed to the institution. Speak with the Bursar’s Office at the initiating institution. Prevents access to registration for any CUNY institution.
General Questions Bursar@csi.cuny.edu

Be sure to include your name and ID number when communicating with the Bursar’s Office.

Beginning with the Fall 2014 semester Student Housing charges may appear on your tuition bill at the college. For more information regarding Student Housing, please go to www.csistudenthousing.com.

Beginning with the Fall 2014 semester the College of Staten Island requires that all First Time Housing Students sign up for a minimum Meal Plan of $1,000 per semester / $2,000  per year. These charges may appear on your student account. Students are also able to sign up for Meal Plans for different meal programs. For additional information, please go to the Dolphin Card web page.