Payment Options
As you consider course options, you will also need to consider financing a Barnard education. We know that you want the very best, and we would like to help you consider the options. A summary of annual fees, alternative payment options, and federal loan information offered by Barnard is available.
In planning your budget, please note the meal plan requirements for resident students.
These requirements are outlined in "Terms and Conditions of Residence Hall Living." Please note that Dining Dollars alone are not considered a meal plan.
To avoid a progressive late payment fee, students can access Fall term invoices online in the Bursar Student Account Center (BSAC) starting July 1st, with payment due by August 3rd.
If you prefer not to pay Fall tuition and fee charges in full by the semester deadline of August 4th, we offer monthly payment plans that may provide you with a realistic and attractive alternative. Please apply by the deadline to avoid Barnard's escalating late-payment fees. (The fall semester five-month plans begin on July 1st; you must enroll by the payment deadline. Note that the College will assess late fees after the deadline.)
If you are interested in applying for a Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) loan, you may obtain information and applications from Barnard's Financial Aid Office.
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For 2026-2027, Barnard's payment plan (five or four monthly payments due on the first of each month) is administered by third parties, Nelnet/Convera and Flywire. There is a $50 fee each semester for enrolling in the service. *You must enroll in the plan each term. For example, your Fall enrollment does not automatically transfer to the Spring term.* Note that neither Nelnet nor Flywire adjusts your budget amount without specific instructions. (If you wish to increase/decrease your budget to cover Barnard's charges, you must advise Nelnet or Flywire.) If you enroll in the Nelnet plan before issuing your e-bill, your plan will already be deducted from Barnard's invoice. If our e-bill still shows a balance after the deduction for Nelnet, your plan does not cover all charges.
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Eligibility |
Parents, Guardians, Students, Spouses, or anyone who has not defaulted on a previous payment plan |
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Maximum Annual Limits |
College charges (tuition, fees, room, board) minus financial aid. The College does not bill for books, travel, or supplies. |
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Income Restrictions |
None |
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Credit Check |
No |
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Fees |
$50 per semester |
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Interest Rate
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No interest |
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First Payment |
Fall plan: The Enrollment Fee and 20% down are due at enrollment time before July 23, 2026. From July 24, 2026, through August 21, 2026, the Enrollment Fee and 25% down are due at the time of enrollment. |
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Payments Per Semester |
5, 4, 3 per semester (depending on date of enrollment) |
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Payment Period |
monthly |
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Telephone/ Web Contact |
(888) 251-3597 |
For the 2026-2027 academic year, Barnard's International payment plan (five-, four-, or three-month plans for the Fall term) is administered by Convera through Nelnet or Flywire. There is a $50 fee each semester for enrolling in the service. *You must enroll in the plan each term. For example, your Fall enrollment does not automatically transfer to the Spring term.* Note: neither Nelnet/Convera nor Flywire adjusts your budget amount without specific instructions. (If you wish to increase/decrease your budget to cover Barnard charges, you must advise Flywire. If you enroll in the Flywire plan before issuing your e-bill, your plan will already be deducted from Barnard's invoice. If our e-bill still shows a balance after the Flywire deduction, your plan does not cover all charges.
MyOnPlanU Summary
Eligibility |
Parents, Guardians, Students, or anyone who has not defaulted on a previous payment plan. |
Maximum Annual Limits |
College charges (tuition, fees, room, board) minus financial aid. The College does not bill for books or supplies. |
Income Restrictions |
None |
Credit Check |
No |
Fees |
$50 per semester |
Interest Rate |
No interest |
First Payment |
Fall plan: The Enrollment Fee and 1st installment are due at the time of enrollment by July 1st. From July 2nd to August 2nd, the enrollment fee and 25% of the balance are due at the time of enrollment. |
Payments Per Semester |
5 or 4 payments, depending on enrollment date. |
Payment Period |
Fall: Aug. 1st - Nov. 1st Spring: Dec. 1st - Apr. 1st |
Telephone (800) 346-9252
Web Contact https://barnard.myonplanu.com/login
International Funds Wire Transfer (non-US dollar accounts):
Although Barnard College does not accept direct wire transfers, it offers two options to streamline the tuition payment process for our students. Both options require you to wire funds to the processor, who then forwards the funds to the College. Check both to determine which is the best option for you:
1. Flywire (by peerTransfer): https://barnard.flywire.com.
2. Convera: https://students.convera.com/geo-buyer/barnardcollege#!/
Domestic Wire Transfer of US funds (US dollar accounts):
Convera: https://students.convera.com/geo-buyer/barnardcollege#!/
Domestic Funds ACH Transfer (from your US bank account):
Nelnet: Nelnet: scroll down, and click "Make a One-Time Payment."
To protect your financial investment against the student's serious illness or accident resulting in the student's withdrawal before a semester is completed, consider the optional Tuition Insurance.
The Tuition Refund Plan is a private insurance program that supplements Barnard's refund policy for complete withdrawals. Subscribers are assured a refund throughout the term, even though Barnard's refund policy may have expired at the time of withdrawal. If you enroll in this optional plan, you are assured of an 80% refund of covered charges for medical leaves.
For more information on this optional program, visit GradGuard. You can also sign up when you visit Nelnet.
Plan participants are asked to contact their Plans to initiate payment. For plans requiring an invoice from the College, we recommend submitting the request to our office at bursar@barnard.edu at least ten days before the payment deadline.
Most plans will process payments by check. Payments by mail should be sent to:
Barnard College
Student Financial Services - Bursar
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027