Credit Cards

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted online (CUNYfirst). A non-refundable service fee of 2.65% will be applied to each transaction. For instructions on making an online payment, refer to the Quick Reference Guide or watch the How-To Video.

Note: Credit and Debit Cards are not accepted in-person.

Electronic Check

Electronic Checks are accepted online (CUNYfirst) with no service fee or additional cost to the student and perform the same function as a conventional paper check. For instructions on making an online payment, refer to the Quick Reference Guide or watch the How-To Video.

〉 Once processed, please allow up to 10-business days for the check to clear your bank account.
〉 If a check is returned, you will be charged a $20.00 Returned Check Fee and blocked from using checks in the future.

Apple Pay

You can now conveniently and securely pay your tuition and fees using your Visa or Discover Card through Apple Pay, available on Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

〉 Log in to your CUNYfirst Student Center and click the Financial Account tile.
〉 Select Make a Payment (ensure your pop-up blocker is disabled).
〉 In the new page, click Make Payment from the left-hand menu.
〉 Review your balances and choose the amount to pay.
〉 Under Payment Method, select Digital Wallet, then choose the Apple Pay icon.

Semester Payment Plan

Payment Plans provide a budget friendly option for students and families and are available for a limited time each semester. To learn how to setup a payment plan, please refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

Check

Money Order

Personal Checks and Money Orders are accepted by mail or in-person. Please make them payable to the School of Labor and Urban Studies and have a current date. Postdated checks are not accepted.
〉 Your EMPL ID should be written legibly in the check memo.
〉 Once processed, please allow up to 10-business days for the check to clear your bank 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 payments by check/money order to:

Cashier Services
School of Labor and Urban Studies, 14th FL
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

Pay at the Cashier’s Office (14th FL) using a check/money order.

Payments Accepted:
✔️ Checks and Money Orders
✔️ Tuition Vouchers and Waivers

NO Cash
NO Credit/Debit Cards (Online Only)

The cashier will process your payment and provide a receipt.

Leave a payment after hours using the Payment Drop Box.

Payment Drop Box (PDB) is a secure, wall-mounted depository located on the 19th floor (next to the circulation desk).

〉 Grab a secure envelope above the PDB.
〉 Fill in your name, EMPL ID, date, and payment amount on the front.
〉 Enclose your check or money order in the envelope and seal it.
〉 Place the sealed envelope in the PDB.

The cashier will process your payment the next business day and e-mail a receipt.

Third-Party Payer

CUNY-SLU accepts payments from unions, employers, and other organizations who wish to pay a student’s bill. Each semester, you’ll need to provide a “tuition voucher” or “letter of credit” if you’re transferring tuition and fees to a third party.

Wire Transfer

SLU accepts both domestic and international wire transfers. Contact Bursar@slu.cuny.edu to obtain a Payment Wire Sheet that you can provide to your bank.

Convera Global Pay

CUNY, partnered with Convera GlobalPay, offers international students an easy way to pay tuition and fees in their home currency, online or via bank transfer, with competitive exchange rates. For more details, click here.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid programs are designed to offer solutions that make achieving your educational goals possible.

Scholarships and Grants

The School of Labor and Urban Studies (CUNY-SLU) offers various institutional scholarships to support newly admitted and continuing degree and certificate students. Opportunities are available for undergraduates or graduates and are generally based on strong academic work, commitment to labor and public service, or financial need. SLU also connects students to a number of external scholarship offerings from esteemed organizations.

Waivers

CUNY-SLU waives tuition for select groups in accordance with the University Tuition and Fee Manual