Payment Information | Office of the Bursar

Payments will be due on the Wednesday prior to the first day of each semester.
Registrations that occur after the due date will be expected to make payment immediately.
Students on payment plans are subject to the restrictions of the payment plan. Please review the payment plan guidelines each semester
Payments are defined as: Payment in full, Enrollment in a payment plan, Payment via financial aid, Third party contract or waiver, or any combination.
A $500 payment penalty fee ($150 for summer/winter) may be assessed to any unpaid account any time after the payment deadline for the semester.
Accounts not paid in-full may be placed on financial hold preventing registration, release of your transcript and/or diploma, and the viewing of grades.
Payments made by check toward a past due balance will require a two-week waiting period for the payment to clear.

Prior to beginning the semester, all students must ensure that all financial responsibilities to the University are satisfied. As payment of accounts at NJIT usually involves both financial aid and direct payments, it is necessary for all students to handle these matters before returning to campus.

Accepted Payment Methods

Students may use one of the following payment options to pay their bills:

Online through MyNJIT :

Electronic check or e-check (No convenience fee.)
Credit Card (2.95% service fee on all credit card transactions.)-effective May 1, 2023

In person in Student Services Mall (lower level parking garage):

Check (Personal, Certified, Cashier's checks accepted)
Cash (Rolled coins accepted up to $10)
Money Order

Postal Mail

Check (Personal, Certified, Cashier's checks accepted) Payable to: NJIT
Indicate the student's name, address, and your 8 digit student ID number on the front of the check.
Mail your payment with a copy of your bill to:

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bursar Office/Student Services Mall
University Heights
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982

Stop Payment-Returned Check/Credit Card Policy:

For each returned check a $30.00 fee will be charged to the student account.
After the second returned check your account will be restricted from making payments via paper check or echeck.
A returned check may be subject to the $500 late payment penalty as outlined in the Payment Policy of Tuition and fees . The account is then considered to be unpaid.
The 2.85% service fee is charged by the credit card processor. NJIT does not receive those service fees and therefore is unable to return the fee to student in cases of stop payments.

International Payments

International Wire Transfer

NJIT accepts international wire transfers to pay your tuition, fees, room and board through our two contracted vendors. Payments are posted directly to your student account, easily trackable directly through our vendors, and are a safe and secure way to pay your tuition. We encourage students to compare rates and chose the best option that works for them. Please keep in mind the following:

The amount transferred should not exceed the student’s tuition and fees for one semester
NJIT will not process excess funds received via wire transfer as a refund to the student. All funds received in excess of the student’s posted outstanding balance at the time of the transfer will be returned to the sender via wire transfer
NJIT will not accept direct wire transfers. Students that attempt a direct wire transfers will be subject to a $500 wire transfer fee

Flywire

NJIT has partnered with Flywire to assist our students with making payments from international banking institutions via wire transfer for their tuition and fee charges.

How does Flywire work?	Click here to watch a video on Flywire
Payer Guide for all students.	Click here to view the process to pay NJIT through Flywire
Paying from India?	Click here to view the process to pay from India
Forex Card Information	Click here to read about using a Forex card from India.
Paying from China?	Click here to view the process to pay from China
Paying from Nigeria?	Click here to view the process for paying with Nigerian Naira

The Benefits of using Flywire include:

Eliminate hidden bank fees – ensure that NJIT receives the correct amount.
Save on exchange rates – in most cases, you can make a payment in your home currency. Flywire will process the currency exchange – offering you wholesale exchange rates, unmatched by traditional banks
Peace of mind – 24 hours multilingual customer support when you need it most. Know where your payment is in the bank transfer process.
Reduction in the time it takes for your payment to be processed

For instructions on how to enroll and make your payment please visit: Flywire's NJIT webpage.

In order to make a tuition deposit with a credit card, it must be a US credit card. If you do not have a U.S. credit card you may make your tuition deposit using Flywire. Please email payment@njit.edu to notify that you have made your tuition deposit this way.

PayMyTuition

NJIT has recently partnered with PayMyTuition for international student payments. Payment via PayMyTuition can be made from any bank, in any country, in any currency. They offer fast, simple and secure ways to send international tuition payments at transparent and competitive exchange rates.

PayMyTution provides superior customer support in multiple languages. Please visit their website and access their Rate Guarantee and Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Please see the step-by-step instructions, provided in numerous languages below, on how to access this service and make payment through the Highlander Pipeline:

English	German
Simple Chinese	Punjabi
Traditional Chinese	French
Arabic	Vietnamese
Spanish	Japanese
Farsi	Portuguese
Hindi	Korean
Turkish	Russian

Demand Draft

NJIT understands that students receive much of their funding from their home countries. Students may pay with a Demand Draft from the home country. The Demand Draft should be made payable to NJIT. It may be brought to the Office of the Bursar or mailed to:

NJIT/Office of the Bursar
Student Services Mall
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102-1982

Monthly Payment Plan

Authorized Users must set up the plan if they want to receive payment reminders for the plan.

New Jersey Institute of Technology offers two unique six month payment plans that allows students and parents to spread their tuition payments over half of the calendar year. Our Fall/Winter plan runs from August to December and the Spring/Summer plan from January to June. All plans require a non-refundable $100 set-up fee to participate. Students must enroll in the plan prior to the posted payment deadline for semester. Enrollment in the plan must be completed online through the Student Account and Payment Portal located under “My Bursar Account” on the Highlander Pipeline. The terms of the monthly payment plan are as follows:

Enrollment and initial payment for Fall and Spring plans are due by the payment deadline of each semester (typically the Wednesday before the semester begins), with additional payments due on the 15^th of each month thereafter. You must pay your first payment along with your $100 set-up fee at the time of enrollment, and enrollment must take place prior to the payment deadline for the term. Students who do not enroll by the payment deadline may be subject to a $500 late fee.
Enrollment in a plan beyond the due date for the down payment requires payment of any missed installments at the time of enrollment. As an example, enrollment on August 20^th for the Fall/Winter plan requires payment of the down payment, the August 15^th installment, and the $100 enrollment fee at time of enrollment.
The University does not send monthly paper statements for upcoming installments. Billing reminders are sent via email to the student’s NJIT email address only. It is the student’s responsibility to make monthly installment payments by the 15^th of each month. Information about your individual payment plan and upcoming installment dates are available on the Payment Plans tab of the Student Account and Payment Portal section of the Highlander Pipeline.
Plan participants may elect to have their monthly installments withdrawn automatically from the checking or savings account (automatic payments). This can be done by selecting this option through the Highlander Pipeline. Please be aware, incurring additional charges or reductions to pending financial aid on your student account will result in automatically increased monthly installments.
Student account balances for use in monthly payment plans are reduced by memo and authorized financial aid posted to your student account. Incurring additional charges (tuition, fees, room, board, etc.) or reductions in your financial aid will automatically result in an increase to your plan amount. Notification will be sent to your NJIT email account of any changes to your plan balance and subsequent increase of your monthly payments. Students are responsible for any and all of these changes to their payment plans.
Students who enroll in either Winter or Summer courses will automatically have charges from those semester roll into their Fall and Spring payment plans respectively. Please be aware, if you have enrolled in automatic payments and have Winter or Summer charges, your monthly installments will automatically increase. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from automatic payments if they do not wish to make these increased payments.
For students who are not enrolled in Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer plans, NJIT offers shorter term plans for Winter and/or Summer only. Enrollment in these plans require a separate $100 set-up fee. Please be aware, if you are enrolled in a Fall or Spring plan, do not sign up for a separate Winter Only or Summer Only plan!
A late fee of $100 will be assessed for each late payment made. If two consecutive payments are missed and your account is not made current with your next payment, your payment plan will be canceled by the University. Students will be notified at the time of cancellation and payment in full will then be due immediately. Multiple plan cancellations due to non-payment may result in the student being ineligible to join the plan in the future.
Questions can be directed to the Office of the Bursar at (973) 596-2877, or by emailing us at bursar@njit.edu. Step-by-step instructions to enroll in the plan.

Fall/Winter Payment Plan Dates
Down Payment          Available beginning on 1st Week of August
2^nd Installment           August 15th
3^rd Installment September 15th
4^th Installment            October 15th
5^th Installment            November 15th
Final Installment        December 15th

Spring Payment Plan Dates
Down Payment          Available beginning on 3rd Week of December
2^nd Installment           February 15th
3^rd Installment March 15th
4^th Installment            April 15th
5^th Installment            May 15th
Final Installment June 15th

Summer Payment Plan Dates

Four Months
Down Payment          Available 1st Week of April
2^nd Installment May 15th
3^rd Installment June 15th
Final Installment July 15th

Three Months
Down Payment          Available 1st Week of May
2^nd Installment June 15th
Final Installment July 15th

Two Months (Only for Late Summer Session)
Down Payment          Available 1st Week of June
2^nd Installment July 15th

Third Party Payments

NJIT accepts written documentation from your employer if they are paying the University directly for some or all of your tuition and fees. This documentation can be considered an authorized deferment and used in lieu of payment. The Bursar’s Office must receive proper documentation prior to the posted payment deadlines for the semester for the deferment to be considered, otherwise, the student may be subject to a $500 late fee. The documentation must be on company letterhead and must contain the student’s name, eight-digit student ID number, date of eligibility, and the terms of the agreement. If there are charges that are not covered under the agreement, students must pay these amounts in full by the posted payment deadline for the semester. The University cannot accept agreements that contain contingencies or conditions that delay payment (such as receiving grades for the semester) or payments made directly to the student. The Bursar’s Office will invoice the employer in a timely fashion, typically after the end of the add/drop period.

If you have any questions about your benefits you must contact your company or the company administrator that your employer identified. All documents and/or questions regarding this process should be sent to thirdparty@njit.edu.

Outside Scholarships

Scholarships from outside donors must be reported to the Bursar’s Office. Please ensure that all documentation that was provided to you from the donor be included with your submission to our office, including award letters, checks, etc.

Outside scholarship checks should be mailed to the Bursar’s Office at the address below. Checks made payable to the "Student" only should be cashed and the funds brought to the Office of the Bursar. Checks made payable to the "Student and NJIT" must be endorsed on the back of the check by the student. If a check is made payable to NJIT only, no endorsement is required.

New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102
Attention: Bursar's Office

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the donor and make sure that the outside scholarship payment is sent to the Bursar’s Office in a timely fashion. In cases where outside awards are not received or the student has received the scholarship payment directly, the student is responsible for paying any balance due to NJIT. If you are presenting payment from a scholarship organization with no accompanying documentation, please have the scholarship organization complete the Scholarship Payment Form and submit it to the Bursar’s Office.

As a policy, the Bursar’s Office will split scholarship payments over $500 between both semesters of the academic year unless specifically noted otherwise in the scholarship award documentation.

Please address any questions regarding outside scholarships to thirdparty@njit.edu.

Application of Payments

Application of payment is the process in which payments are applied to the charges listed on a student account. NJIT has established a procedure to provide a consistent manner in which all payments are posted to a student account for transparency in the application of all forms of payments.

Application of Payment Procedure.pdf

Employee Tuition Remission

The university recognizes the importance of investing in Tuition Remission and Tuition Reimbursement for its employees, and in applicable cases, their dependents. The policy, and its related programs, pertain to full time and part time employees who are interested in furthering their education and professional skills. Tuition Remission will be applied to an employee or employee dependent account in accordance with the Employee Tuition Remission Policy approved on September 7, 2017. A copy of the policy can be found under the Catalog of Official University Policies in the Human Resources Section: http://www.njit.edu/policies/

All Tuition Remission forms should be submitted for processing to the Human Resources Department in accordance with the timelines outlined in the Employee Tuition Remission Policy.

Payment FAQs

How do I make a Payment?

CLICK HERE for set up instructions

How do I set up a Payment Plan?

CLICK HERE for set up instructions

Is there a fee for the Payment Plan?

The fee for a payment plan is $100 and it is non-refundable. Additionally, each late installment payment is subject to a $100 late fee.

How Do I Use Saved Payment Methods

When entering payment details on the ACH (eCheck), you may choose to have the site save your payment information for future use by entering a name for the payment method. The way to do this when making a payment:

Select Option to Save
Select: Click on the box next to “Save this payment method for future use”
Enter a name in the “Save Payment Method As” box Saved payment methods are only available to the account in which they were created; students cannot make payments using saved payment methods from authorized payers on their account and vice-versa.

How to Set Up Authorized Payer Account

Students may set up authorized payer accounts to allow others, such as parents, spouses, or employers, to view their bills and make online payments toward their student account. To set up an authorized payer account, follow the instructions below:

Log into MyNJIT .
Select “Authorized Users”
Select “Add User”
Enter the user’s e-mail address
Indicate the access options you would like the user to have-remember this only shows financial information, no academic information.
Continue. The authorized user will receive an e-mail message and their password to access the account. When the authorized payer logs into their account, they will need to create a new password and then will be able to view your bills and make payments to your account.

Federal Title IV Financial Aid Authorization

Federal student aid regulations require that Federal Title IV funds to be used for authorized allowable educationally related charges such as tuition, mandatory fees, room and board (if living on campus) and up to $200 of prior year institutional charges. Title IV aid includes: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, and TEACH Grants. Fees that are not allowable educationally related charges for which Title IV funds can be applied, include but are not limited to: library fees, health insurance fee, parking fees, and minor fines for property damage. Late fees are not allowable charges and federal funds cannot be used to pay them, even with an authorization on file.

As required, any Title IV funds awarded in excess of these charges must be refunded to the student. Credit balances as a result of Federal Direct PLUS Loans where the parent is the borrower will be refunded to the parent or student as directed by the parent on the Federal Parent PLUS loan application.

Federal regulations allow for students or parents to voluntarily authorize the University to process Title IV credit balances in different ways. Students can authorize the University to apply Title IV credit balances to other educationally related charges other than tuition, fees, room and board. If you do not authorize the use of federal funds to pay for other allowable educationally related charges, you will be responsible to pay for the balance; failure to pay the balance may result in a $500 late fee and/or a financial holds preventing registration and release of your transcript.

Federal Title IV Funds

Federal PELL Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study Grants
Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans

Title IV Allowable Educationally-Related Charges

Tuition
Mandatory fees
Room & Board, if living on-campus

Non Allowable Institutional Charges

Health insurance
Library or parking fines
Parking charges
Bookstore charges
Other non-allowable charges other than tuiton, fees, room and board (if living on –campus)

Authorization Process

Title IV Authorizations are voluntary. Students (or parents in the case of an undergraduate Federal Direct PLUS Loan) will be notified via email from the Office of Student Financial Aid Services when a FAFSA is on file to complete the Title IV Authorization process. The process includes answering the on-line Title IV Authorization questions from the student portal (my.njit.edu), indicating whether the student agrees with Authorization Statements. The Office of the Bursar will apply Title IV funds to non-allowable institutional charges accordingly. The authorization will be effective for the duration of student’s enrollment at NJIT; however, student can change or rescind it at any time. Any modification or cancellation of the Title IV Authorization will be effective on the date it is received by the Bursar’s Office and is not retroactive.

Changing (or rescinding) the Authorization

If after providing the Title IV Authorization you wish to rescind or modify your Authorization choice, you must complete the “Federal Title IV Authorization Form” and select the statement related to canceling your prior authorization provided. The charges no longer paid by the Title IV funds will need to be paid by the posted deadline in full or via an authorized payment arrangement (where applicable).

The unpaid charges may result in late payment fees of $500 and/or a financial hold being placed on the student’s account preventing registration and release of your transcript as per University policy.

Federal Title IV Financial Aid Authorization

To learn more about Title IV funds, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.