Q :When must I clear my bill?

A :Students are expected to clear their bills prior to the start of classes, but no later than 30 days after the start of the currently enrolled term. In the event that a student fails to do so, late fees will be assessed. Students who have not cleared their bills 30 days after the due date will be obliged to pay a late fee of $50.00. Bills not cleared by the mid-point of the semester will be assessed an additional late fee of $50.00. Students who do not satisfy their bills by the end of the term may be referred to external collections and will be precluded access to University services.

Q :My bill is cleared but I have not received my refund - when can I expect to receive this?

A :Student refunds that are expected from student loans will be disbursed in compliance with applicable federal regulations and University policies. Refunds need not be requested as they are issued automatically; once the transaction is processed, it will be posted to your Account Activity page and subsequently issued to you via check and sent to you at your current mailing address. For additional information, please visit your campus Bursar.

Q :I would like to participate in the University’s payment plan. How do I sign up?

A :Students may take advantage of the LIU payment plan that allows you to spread out your payments from the beginning to the end of the academic term. There is an enrollment fee of $35 per term. The payment plan is a written contract between you and LIU. As an added benefit to participate, there is no interest charged when payments are made in a timely manner. To join, stop by your Campus Bursar’s office and the staff will assist you in calculating your payment schedule. Please visit the CW Post Bursar website (http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/bursar/) or Brooklyn Campus Bursar website(http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/bursar/) for downloadable forms. Links are below.

CW Post Bursar website
Brooklyn Campus Bursar website

Q :My charges due balance differs from what was included on my LIU bill. How do I reconcile this difference?

A :Your LIU bill is generated at a particular point in time, and every month thereafter, and includes all transactions in your account as of the date of the bill, including anticipated financial aid. In contrast, your My LIU webpage shows account activity on a real time basis, taking into account drop/add activities, withdrawals, and payments. Differences between your bill and information within My LIU may trigger an adjustment that will be accounted for in future billings that will be sent to your mailing address.

Q :There are many items included in my Account Activity detail. What do these transactions mean?

A :The account activity screen shows separate columns for charges, payments, and refunds by date and term. Charges consist of amounts billed to your account for mandatory tuition, fees, and other costs associated with your enrollment. Payments represent amounts remitted by the student, application of financial aid and scholarships, and reversals of charges resulting from various actions, including drop/add activities, tuition remission, and waivers. Refunds represent amounts returned to the student. For additional information on your activity detail, please contact your campus Bursar.

Q :I have a student financial-related hold on my account that is preventing me from registering for classes. How do I resolve this problem?

A :Students who have paid their accounts in full should not have any student financial-related holds on my account.

Q :My LIU shows I have charges due. How do I make payment on these charges?

A :You can pay your bill through approved financial aid, check, money order, VISA, Master Card, or Discover (we do not accept American Express). You may download a credit card authorization form by visiting the CW Post and Brooklyn Campus bursar websites. Links are below. All payments and acceptable payment arrangements can be made with your campus Bursar; alternatively, you can mail checks directly to Long Island University, 700 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY, 11548, USA.

CW Post Bursar website
Brooklyn Campus Bursar website

Q :How do I review the status of my tuition bill? Am I able to review that information from "My LIU"account?

A :Yes, once you log into your My LIU account, you will be able to view the status of your bill, as well as any activity, charges due, and payments posted.

Q :My family sent a payment for the upcoming semester. Can I view that information in My LIU?

A :Yes, under the Finances pagelet, click on Account Inquiry then click on the Payments tab. Once the Office of Student Financials (Bursar) has posted the payment you will be able to view that information.

Q :I currently have a payment plan with the University. Can I see the record of all the payments made during the term or during a particular period of time?

A :Yes, under the Finances pagelet, click on Account Inquiry then click on the Activity tab, you will see all payments and charges on your account. To view historic transactions, change the From date.

Q :Will financial aid that I received this semester appear in my payment history?

A :Information about posted financial aid is available in the Finances pagelet of your Student Center. Details of the posted financial aid can be viewed by clicking on Account Inquiry then clicking on the Payments tab.