Bursar/Billing

Office of the Bursar

The Bursar's office is responsible for the accurate billing of all student related charges, including but not limited to tuition, fees, housing, meal plan and other. In addition the office is responsible for the safeguarding of students' funds received from third party sources and the accounting for their proper distribution. To accomplish these tasks, the office will incorporate appropriate procedures and processes which will support prompt collection of student payments and recording of financial aid. Further, the office will issue timely refunds of students' credits in compliance with Federal and State regulations and in conformance with Institutional policies. To further these efforts the office will endeavor to provide the best service possible and will seek to effectively communicate with students regarding any changes, adjustments, revisions and other matters related to their accounts.

Bursar's Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I received a bill that has insurance on it and I already submitted my waiver. What do I do?  Pratt chooses a hard waiver policy therefore we charge all students every semester to ensure each student is covered. The Health Insurance Fee is then waived upon completing the waiver online with the Health office. Insurance waivers are processed at the end of the drop/add period each semester. The Health Insurance waiver deadline is September 25, 2009.  Insurance is charged on your tuition account each semester and waived each semester.

Q: What are your office hours?  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30am-4:00pm. The Bursar's office is open late on Thursdays from 9:30am-6:00pm during the fall and spring semester. 

Q: Where is the Bursar's office located?  The address for the Bursar's office is : 200 Willoughby Avenue, Dekalb Hall  1st. Floor, Brooklyn NY 11205. The Bursar's Office is located in Dekalb Hall on the first floor.

Q: How can I reach the Bursar's office? You may contact us (718) 636-3539. Our fax number is (718) 636-3740. You may also contact via email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Q: My financial aid isn't appearing on the bill. What do I do?  If you have been approved for financial aid, and have received an award letter indicating you are getting financial aid, then you must contact the Bursar's office. The Bursar's office is responsible for ensuring your funds have been received prior to the posting of the loans or any other financial aid to your student account. Sometimes, we have to research loans before posting them, which may require us to contact the Financial Aid office, lenders or the guarantee agencies and this can slow down the process.

If you have not completed the financial aid process, did not complete your FAFSA, did not complete your loan forms, or are missing required documentation, then you must contact your Financial Aid Counselor. If you are unsure which answer applies to you, it is always best to contact the Bursar's office. You can always continue to check your bill online at my.pratt.edu for the most current information.

Q: How can I pay my tuition?  You may pay in-person or via mail  by cash, personal check, money order, travelers' checks, MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, or Wire Transfer. Please do not mail CASH!!!

You may pay online at my.pratt.edu. This service accepts credit cards, checks, and debit cards with a MasterCard or Visa logo. There is a $25.00 non-refundable per transaction fee for credit and debit cards and a $3.00 non-refundable transaction fee for checks.

Q: I want to sign up for the payment plan. What do I do?  You may contact us directly, and pick up a form, or you may check the web site for information on our payment plan vendor Tuition Management Services (TMS). You may sign up for the payment plan for the entire year at a cost of $105.00 or the semester payment plan option at $97.00. The plan allows you to make monthly payments directly to TMS.

Q: I just received my bill and I'm on the payment plan. What do I do now?  Nothing! We appreciate you notifying us that you are on the payment plan. Students will still receive a bill even if you're on the payment plan. It's simple, if you make any registration changes that affect your balance and you need to pay more or less, you can adjust your payment plan accordingly! All students have a Bursar clearance once you have signed up for TMS. However, TMS cancels you out of the payment plan if you are delinquent 60 days or more with your payment. This will result in an immediate Bursar Hold on registration, transcripts and even graduation! Please make sure your TMS budget plan (and any financial aid) covers your balance In full.

Q: When is my tuition due?  Tuition is due in full by the first billing due date. For continuing students, the spring bill will be due December 19, 2009. For new students, the tuition bill for spring will be due January 15, 2010. After the due date, you are accessed a late payment fee of $80.00. If you are registering late, tuition is due in full immediately. If you have financial aid that covers you fully, then you are not required to pay by the due date. If however, you have a portion of your tuition you must pay yourself, then that portion must be paid by the due date in order to avoid a late fee and subsequent interest.

Q: What happens if I don't pay my bill?  A late fee of $80.00 will be added to your account. Interest also accrues at a rate 1.25% each month on all outstanding balances. You will also be blocked from any future registrations, receiving any transcripts or your diploma. On severely delinquent accounts your balance may be referred to an outside collection agency. If a tuition account is referred to a collection agency, you will be responsible for all collection costs associated with the debt.