Tuition and fee rates are set annually by the Teachers College Board of Trustees. In the 2023-2024 academic year, tuition for all regular courses is $1,970 per point. Non-credit courses vary in rate, usually depending on the minimum number of points for which the particular course is offered and the special services provided.
Columbia University's tuition is assessed at a per-point or flat rate determined annually by the University's Board of Trustees. Each school's rate may vary. Check the Office of the Registrar's website for the current tuition rates at Columbia and other affiliates.
Total tuition and fees are determined based on the number of points for which the student has registered. All tuition and fees (registration, service, workshops, and all miscellaneous related expenses) charged are due and payable in full on the opening day of the semester or on the official published deadline date. Registrations submitted after the published due date are due upon registration.
Various forms of payment are accepted for tuition and fees and may be used individually or in combination. Teachers College accepts checks, money orders, and cash. A deferred payment plan, employee tuition exemption, third party billing agreements, and financial aid are also available to finance a Teachers College education. Some restrictions may apply.
Tuition can be paid online directly from a personal checking or savings account drawn on a U.S. bank. An eCheck payment will appear on your monthly statement as Teachers College Epayment. There is no fee to pay by eCheck. Online payments can be made by accessing the myTC Portal at: http://my.tc.edu. Returned checks are assessed a return-check fee and subject to collection fees, if necessary. After three returned check payments, no further personal checks will be accepted.
International Wire Transfers
International students may pay their student account using international wire transfers. Students can generate a Western Union international wire transfer payment request on the myTC ePayment site in their home currency, in most cases.
The benefits include:
To learn more visit our http://www.tc.columbia.edu/bursar/payments/international-wire-transfers/
Checks or Money Orders
Must be made payable to Teachers College. These types of payments can either be submitted in person, placed in the drop box, or mailed to the Office of the Bursar: 525 West 120th Street, Box 305, New York, NY 10027. The drop off payment box is located at the door of the Office of the Bursar, Thompson Hall Room # 133. Do not place cash in this box. Please write your student identification number and a valid daytime telephone number on the face of the check or money order. Returned checks are assessed a return-check fee and subject to collection fees, if necessary.
Must be made in-person at the Office of the Bursar, 133 Thompson Hall. During the academic year, the Office of the Bursar staff is available Monday through Thursday 9:00am until 6:00pm and Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm. (Please note, during the Summer, the Office of Bursar will close at 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 3pm on Friday). For payments that include more than $10,000 in cash, IRS Form 8300 must be completed at the cashier's window.
Students may choose to participate in the Online Deferred Payment Plan during the fall and spring semesters only (plan is not available for summer sessions). The Online Deferred Payment Plan allows students to spread the term tuition, fees, and housing charges less any aid disbursed, over three equal installments during the semester. An online agreement between the student and Teachers College must be electronically completed on the MyTC Student Information System Portal. A $50 fee is required to participate in the plan and the first installment plus the $50 fee is due at the time the student electronically signs the agreement. Installment dates are listed below:
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Fall 2023 |
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Term / Installment Number |
Due Date |
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Tuition and Related Charges |
September 22, 2023 |
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Deferment Plan |
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First Installment Due |
September 22, 2023 |
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Second Installment Due |
October 6, 2023 |
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Third Installment Due |
November 6, 2023 |
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Fourth (Final) Installment Due |
December 6, 2023 |
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Spring 2024 |
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Term / Installment Number |
Due Date |
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Tuition and Related Charges |
February 02, 2024 |
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Deferment Plan |
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First Installment Due |
February 02, 2024 |
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Second Installment Due |
March 02, 2024 |
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Third Installment Due |
April 02, 2024 |
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Fourth (Final) Installment Due |
May 02, 2024 |
Failure to remit payment, as scheduled, in the Deferred Payment Plan will result in the assessment of a late payment penalty of 1 1/3 percent on any unpaid balance.
Tuition Exemption—Students employed at the University may be eligible for tuition exemption. Human Resources must authorize tuition exemption forms with a valid HR personnel signature. Authorized Tuition Exemption forms must be submitted in person no later than the last day to add/drop courses for each term. If a student registers late, payments including tuition exemption forms are due at the time of the late registration. Various fees including, but not limited to, course fees, college fees, health service fees, medical insurance, and late registration fees are not covered by tuition exemption. The student should be prepared to remit payment for these fees on the official tuition due date.
Third Party Agreements—Students enrolling under a third party agreement must submit an authorization form to the College for approval each term/semester. A third party is usually an outside agency (not an individual) that agrees to pay all or part of the charges incurred by a particular student. The authorization form must include the student’s name, relevant semester(s), and the total amount of tuition and fee charges that the third party is willing to pay. The form must be signed by an official of the third party agency. A third party agreement between the College and the agency must be completed each term/semester before the start of the term/semester.
Financial Aid—If all required applications and documentation have been filed with the Office of Financial Aid by the required deadline, financial aid awards should be available at the time of registration. Since tuition and all fees are due at the time of in-person registration, late payment penalties will be assessed on any outstanding balance as described under the Late Payment Penalties section of this bulletin. For further information about financial aid, review the section entitled Financial Aid.
By registering for classes, a student has entered a legal and binding contract to pay all tuition, fees, and penalties charged by Teachers College.
When a student withdraws from Teachers College or from individual classes, the tuition charges originally assessed may be reduced, based on the date of withdrawal. Failure to attend classes does not constitute an automatic withdrawal; students must withdraw through the Student Information System on myTC Portal or request withdrawal by contacting the Office of the Registrar. Fees are not subject to rebate. The percentage of tuition reduction will be determined according to the withdrawal schedule.
Note: Students must withdraw by 11:59 P.M. U.S. Eastern Standard Time on the last day of each date range in order to receive the corresponding tuition credit.
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Withdraw on... |
Receive tuition credit of... |
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Before Sept. 19 |
100% |
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Sept. 19-25 |
80% |
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Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 |
75% |
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Oct. 3- 9 |
70% |
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Oct. 10 - 16 |
60% |
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Oct. 17 - 23 |
50% |
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Oct. 24 - Oct. 30 |
40% |
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After Oct. 31 |
0% |
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Withdraw on... |
Receive tuition credit of... |
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Before Jan. 30 |
100% |
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Jan. 30-Feb. 5 |
80% |
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Feb. 6-12 |
75% |
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Feb. 13-19 |
70% |
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Feb. 20-26 |
60% |
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Feb. 27- Mar. 5 |
50% |
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Mar. 6-12 |
40% |
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After Mar. 12 |
0% |
Proceeds originating from student aid programs in excess of all student account charges (tuition, fees, monthly housing, and other related expenses) will be mailed to the student or electronically deposited (students must enroll for eRefund through the myTC Portal).
NOTE: Title IV aid can only be credited towards institutional charges. Non-institutional charges such as finance charges, late penalty fees, etc. cannot be paid from your Title IV aid. This may result in a refund being generated leaving an outstanding balance on your account for which you are responsible.
| Description Of Fee | Amount |
| Teachers College Tuition, Per Point (Credit) | $1970 |
| Teachers College Fee, Per Term | $508 |
| Teachers College Research Fee | $508 |
| Columbia Health Fee (Full Time) - (Fall/Spring ) | $682 / $682 |
| Columbia Health Fee (Part Time) - (Fall/Spring ) | $205 / $205 |
| Columbia Health Insurance Fee - (Fall/Spring) | $2,145 / $3,502 |
| One-time Transcript Fee ( charged in first term enrolled ) | $35 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable and payable at time of application) | $75 |
| Tuition deposit (non-refundable but applicable against tuition assessment) | $300 |
| Library Research Fee (for non-college users) per month | $100 |
| Doctoral Dissertation Advisement fee | $5,304 |
| Ph.D. Dissertation Defense fee | $7,140 |
| Late registration fee | $100 |
| Late application fee for conferring of degrees | $25 |
| Special examination fee (each course) | $25 |
| Student identification card replacement fee | $20 |
| Late payment fee (flat fee) | $50 |
| Late payment (monthly fee) | 1- 1/3% (16% annually) |
| Returned check fee | $20 |
| Deferred payment plan fee | $50 |
Fees listed here and elsewhere throughout this catalog are reviewed periodically and are subject to change without prior notice. Additional fees may be added.