Acceptable Payment Arrangements
Acceptable payment arrangements include written or electronic confirmation of any combination of the following:
- Enrollment in the Time Payment Plan.
- Financial aid.
- Third-party funding, such as VESID, WIA, H1B, Veterans' Deferrals, or private scholarships.
Students can make payments by check or credit card through the Enterprise System using their Banner account (opens in a new tab) . Students who have enough financial aid credits on their bill to result in a zero or credit balance can confirm their attendance online through Banner instead of returning their billing statement.
Important Withdrawal Information
Students who have registered for classes and then decide not to attend SUNY Polytechnic Institute must formally withdraw through the Registrar's Office to avoid being billed or charged for tuition and fees.
Failure to attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal. Students who register for classes after the billing due date are required to submit payment or a valid deferral at the time of registration.
Time Payment Program Enrollment Deadlines
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 Payment plan available July 1, 2026 | |||
| Spring 2027 Payment plan available November 20, 2026 | |||
| August 7 | 25% | 3 | September, October, and November |
| August 7 | 33% | 2 | October and November |
| January 8 | 25% | 3 | February, March, and April |
| January 8 | 33% | 2 | March and April |
Note: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately.
Please note: Any student who incurs three returned payments while enrolled in a payment plan will not be authorized to use the Time Payment Plan in future semesters.
If you attempt to enroll in a payment plan after three returned payments, your application may be submitted but will be denied. You will forfeit the $40 enrollment fee, and any down payment will be returned to you. Another form of payment must then be established before the payment due date.
NBS Payment Plan
Any changes to your Banner account balance, whether an increase or decrease, will automatically be reflected in your next scheduled payment.
To enroll in the Time Payment Plan, access the Enterprise System through your Banner account (opens in a new tab) . The payment plan can accommodate down payments and monthly payments. The cost is $40 per semester and is non-refundable.
Payment Plan Directions
- Log in to your Banner Web Account using your SITNet user ID and password.
- Select Student & Financial Aid.
- Select Student Records.
- Select E-Billing and Payments.
- Select Select a Term.
- Select Click here to enroll in a payment plan or make a full payment and follow the instructions.
Required Disclosures
Please take notice: If payment is not received for obligations due to SUNY Poly, the University is required to pursue other collection alternatives. Pursuant to Chapter 55 of the Laws of 1992, state agencies may refer past-due accounts to a private collection agency, the New York State Attorney General's Office, or the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
In addition, state agencies are required to charge interest on outstanding debt at the current corporate underpayment rate, compounded daily, on accounts considered more than 30 days past due. Chapter 55 allows state agencies to charge a fee on dishonored checks or similar payment instruments.
The New York State Attorney General's Office and SUNY Central Administration have reached an agreement requiring the addition of applicable interest and collection fees. Students are liable for interest, late fees, a collection fee of up to 22%, and other penalties on past-due debt. Collection fees will be added to new past-due debts transferred from SUNY Poly to the Attorney General or private collection agencies.
These terms and rates may be modified without prior notice as required by legislative action or SUNY Board of Trustees requirements.
