Bursar's Office
his page is to get you acquainted with the operation and procedures related to the Bursar's Office. Schedule/Bills are available online 3-4 weeks prior to the beginning of each term. Students are sent an e-mail (to your NJIT e-mail) when the schedule/bill is accessible via Student Account in Highlander Pipeline.
Your schedule/bill will indicate a due date and an amount due. Your account information is accessible through the Highlander Pipeline . (In order to use Highlander Pipeline you need to set up your UCID and a password. You will need this to manage your student profile in all aspects of your academic career).
***IMPORTANT WINTER 2014/SPRING 2015 BILL NOTICE***
| Dec 5th, 2014 |
|
| Dec 22th, 2014 |
|
| Jan 6th, 2015 |
|
| Jan 7th, 2015 |
|
| Jan 20th, 2015 |
|
| Jan 26th, 2015 |
|
| Feb 2nd, 2015 |
|
| Feb 6th, 2015 |
|
| Feb 16th, 2015 |
|
| Mar 9th, 2015 |
|
Please note for the Fall Semester you may receive a late fee after your bill due date. The due date for your particular bill is on your schedule/statement.
PAYMENT/REGISTRATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The total bill is due on the due date noted on your first E-Bill unless you have enrolled in an approved payment plan (see details below for payment plan options).
If payment is not received by the due date, you may be subject to late fees, course cancellations, as well as having a hold placed on your account. All unpaid accounts are forwarded to 3rd party collection agencies for further collections activities.
Please note: If your check payment is returned for non-sufficient funds to our bank for any reason, you will be charged a $30.00 returned check fee. If you have 3 or more NSF check payments your ability to pay by check will be revoked.
A. Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express)
Access the secure payment website via the Banner Student Self-Service link at: my.njit.edu. A 2.75% non-refundable transaction fee will be added to each credit card transaction.
B. Electronic Check
Access the secure payment website via the Banner Student Self-Service link at: my.njit.edu. E-check payment is a no-fee alternative to credit card payment which directly debits your personal checking or savings account. Allow 2-3 banking days for the charge to hit your personal bank account. Please double check the routing and account number entered online to avoid returned check fees.
Please note:
If you have 3 or more returned checks, you will be unable to pay with a check. Your payment must be made in cash, cashiers check, money order, or credit card.
C. Check or Money Order
Make payable to: New Jersey Institute of Technology. Write your 8 digit NJIT-ID or UCID on the face of the check or money order. Mail to:
New Jersey Institute Technology
Bursar's Office/Student Services Mall
Newark, NJ 07102
D. International Payment Information
The New Jersey Institute of Technology has partnered with peerTransfer to streamline the tuition payment process for our international students. With peerTransfer, you are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks. You will also be notified via email when your payment is received by the school.
Go to: njit.peertransfer.com to begin the payment process.
E. Payment Plan Options
NJIT offers students the option to pay in 4, 3 or 2 installments for a flat fee of $100 per Semester. Payment plans are available when the 1st bill for the semester is generated. To sign up for a payment plan please sign into Highlander Pipeline: my.njit.edu.
To view step by step instructions please view the How to Tutorials link.
Sallie Mae is no longer used by NJIT for Payment Plans. All payment plans are now administered by NJIT.
F. Financial Aid
Students who have completed a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the appropriate deadline, will be notified of their eligibility prior to the start of classes. A review of academic progress will be conducted and if it appears in good standing, aid will be packaged accordingly. Please make sure to review your Highlander Pipeline account periodically for updates on necessary steps you may need to take to assist with the completion of your aid packaging.
Application of Financial Aid to Prior Year Charges
New Jersey Institute of Technology will apply any financial aid received to all charges assessed to the student account at the University, up to and including $200 from any prior academic year.
For questions regarding Financial Aid, please email finaid@njit.edu or call SFAS at (973) 596-3479.
Refunds in excess of your AMOUNT DUE will be mailed shortly after your package has disbursed/credited to your account.
To review the status of your financial aid, go to the Banner Student Self-Service link at: my.njit.edu and click on your financial aid tab.
G. Graduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees not covered by the Graduate Studies Office must be paid by the due date.
H. Employer Sponsorship
Please enclose the necessary authorization form from your employer or fax it to (973) 596-6471, Attn: Nyoka Moncrieffe.
Nyoka may also be reached by email: nyoka.moncrieffe@njit.edu or telephone: (973) 596-3149.
NOTE: Any student who participates with their employer's tuition reimbursement program, is not exempt from the standard due date specified. Tuition reimbursement is different from employer sponsorship and does not defer your invoice or excuse your account from being assessed a late payment fee.
I. Electronic Delivery of IRS Form 1098-T
New Jersey Institute of Technology will deliver the IRS Form 1098-T electronically every year reportable transactions have been incurred, and that students have the ability to view and print the IRS Form 1098-T by logging into Banner Self-Service: http://my.njit.edu.
J. Collection Activity Involving Cell Phone Numbers and Email Addresses
If students provide a cell phone number, New Jersey Institute of Technology and its agents will use this number to contact the student at that number and/or at any other cellular telephone number or wireless communication service that is provided in the future, using automated telephone dialing systems, artificial or pre-recorded voice or text messages, or personal calls, regarding an obligation to repay any debt that is owed to the University.
If a students provides the University with a personal email address, New Jersey Institute of Technology and its agents will use this email to contact said student at that email address and/or at any other email address provided in the future, regarding an obligation to repay any debt that is owed to the University.
Students must understand that others may be able to access these messages and/or my emails, and their content, which may include information regarding a debt and its status.
WITHDRAWAL
You must withdraw online. Contact the Registrar's Office at (973) 596-3236 regarding maintaining registration. Not all students are eligible for this option.
Students who do not pay on or before the due date are subject to late payment fees and/or cancellation.
FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING, YOU MUST WITHDRAW ONLINE AND CONTACT THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE at (973) 596-3236 regarding maintaining registration.
REFUNDS
To review the refund policy, go to: Refunds for Withdrawals
Refunds for credit balances are returned in the form of a check and they're processed once a week. Please allow 1-2 weeks your check from the date your credit balance was realized on your student account. Also, make certain you have the most current postal address on your account via Highlander Pipeline so that the check is not returned back to us.
MAINTAINING REGISTRATION FEES: $25 undergraduate, $50 graduate (not all students are eligible for this option. Contact the Registrar's Office 973-596-3236)
Any questions concerning your bill may be addressed to an account representative in the Bursar's Office.
phone: (973) 596-BURSAR(2877) via e-mail: bursar@njit.edu