Under the new policy effective July 1, 2008, you may choose to pay your tuition charges online via your E-SIMS account using a MasterCard, Discover or American Express card. Please be aware that, when doing so, a non-refundable convenience fee based upon your registration will be charged to your account with your tuition and fees. Also please be aware that credit card payments will no longer be accepted by mail or at the Bursar’s window. 

You may also pay your bill with an E-check payment. Similar to a debit card, E-check electronically debits your checking or savings account. E-check payments may be made via your E-SIMS account.

If you are paying for any non- instructional fees such as transcripts, readmission fees, application fees, library fines, etc, you can not use a credit card at this time. These charges must be paid at the Bursar’s office by cash, check or money order only.

Hostos Community College continues to provide an interest free payment plan via the Tuition Payment Plan. You can log on at www.tuitionpay.com/cuny for more information.

Hostos Community College also offers a Hardship Deferment Plan.

Regardless of which payment option you choose, you must make your payment no later than the due date on your bill. If your payment is not received by your due date, your registration may be cancelled.

If you are making a payment by credit card or electronic check for a semester prior to your current registration, you must go to “past semester” on your E-SIMS account.

Details on payment options are below or by calling the Bursar’s Office at (718) 518-4373 or at the Bursar’s Office, Savoy  Building-DB-104.

We believe that our low-cost or interest free tuition payment plan options described above continue to make a world-class education affordable for you and your family.

Sincerely,

Bursar

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Tuition Payment Options

Remember that regardless of your payment option, we must receive your payment by the due date on your bill!

    1.    Pay using a check or money order by mail to:

    Hostos Community College
      Bursar’s Office
     120 East 149^th Street
      Bronx, N.Y. 10451

2.  Pay in person by check, money order or cash at the Bursar’s window.
3. Pay a minimum amount using the hardship deferral plan –See Schedule of Classes booklet or go to Bursar website.
4. Pay your bill by making monthly payments through the Tuition Pay Plan for an $18.00 application fee. To sign up for this program go to  www.tuitionpay.com/cuny, or call (866) 267- CUNY.
5. EFT- Payments- EFT payments will only be accepted through your E-SIMS account where you will be presented with a tuition fee bill. Please have your bank account and routing numbers available when making your online payment.
6. Pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express through your E-SIMS account. Credit card payments will only be accepted over the web through the University’s Third Party credit card processor. From E-SIMS, you can view your tuition and fee billing. Prior to the completion of the transaction, you will be informed of a convenience fee charge that will be added to the amount of your bill.  In addition, you will receive email payment confirmations and online viewing capabilities.  Your account will be updated in E-SIMS.

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Tuition and Fee Payments

1.        Can I pay my tuition bill with a credit card?

Yes. Credit card payments can only be made via your E-SIMS account and will be processed by the University’s Third Party credit card processor. You will be charged a non-refundable convenience fee in addition to the tuition and fees. The University will not accept credit card payments directly at the Bursar’s window or by mail for the payment of tuition and fees.

2.        What types of credit cards are accepted?

MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.       

3.        Can I pay my tuition and fees with a debit card?

No.  The University’s Third Party processor does not utilize the Pin -based debit card network.

4.        As a student, how do I pay online?

Log on your E-SIMS account and enter your student ID and pin number. Select the “Pay Now” tab to make your payment.  

5.        Can I still pay online if I forget my pin number for my e-Sims account?

No, you must first have your pin number reset at the Help Desk, Room C-595, or Registrar office, D-206

6.        When will I a get confirmation that the payment went through?

Once the payment transaction is complete, you will receive an e-mail confirmation at the address provided by the student or payee. All online payments are recorded into E-SIMS. Students are informed of credit card rejection immediately upon submission of the transaction.

7.        Can someone else pay my tuition for me?

Yes. Someone else can pay for you; however, they must be able to access your E-SIMS account in order to do this.

8.        Will I get a receipt in the mail?

No. you will not receive a receipt in the mail. You will receive an email

confirmation after the payment is submitted. You can obtain a copy of

your bill any time after the next business day at the Bursar Office DB104

9.        I have registered for classes but have not received a bill. Can I make an online payment?

Yes. A student can make an online payment at any point after they register, up until their bill due date.   

10.    If I don’t pay by credit card, what are my other payment options?

a.   Pay by electronic check online. Log onto your E-SIMS account and enter your student I.D and Pin number. Select the “Pay Now” tab and click electronic check. Enter your bank routing and checking or savings account numbers. Once you click the button, you will be taken to the college’s ePayment processing website, where you can make a payment that will be posted to your account the following day. Note: only checking and saving accounts can be used.

b)    Pay by check or money order mailed to Hostos Community           College,  Bursar’s Office, 120 East 149^th Street, Room B-105,           Bronx, N.Y. 10451  There is no fee for this option. Remember           the College must receive your payment by your due date.

c)       Pay by cash, check or money order at any of the Bursar Office Windows.

d)      Pay your bill by making a monthly payment through the Tuition Pay Plan. Participation in this program requires an application fee.

      11. How do I sign up for a tuition payment plan?

To sign up for the plan go to  www.tuitionpay.com/cuny , call (866) 267-            CUNY

12. Why is this credit card policy with convenience fees being implemented?

CUNY has found that accepting tuition payment by credit card has become prohibitively expensive because of the fees charged to CUNY for processing credit card transactions. This expense is paid by CUNY out of the operating budget thus reducing the funds available for academic programs and services for all students.