third-party billing orientation and overview september 2, 2015 william and june – room l107 10am...
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Third-Party Billing Orientation and OverviewSeptember 2, 2015
William and June – Room L10710am – 11:30am
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Third-Party Billinghttp://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
What is Third-Party Billing? Third-Party/Sponsored students are those whose educations at
Columbia University are funded directly by a third party, called a sponsor. Examples of sponsors are an employer, educational institution, government agency, foundation, grant, or other institutional source.
How to apply: Upon entering Columbia University, sponsored students must:
Fill out and submit the online Third-Party Billing Agreement form Obtain a sponsorship letter from the third party that will pay their bill, to
be uploaded through the online form. See guidelines below. The sponsorship letter must:
be on the third party’s official letterhead specify the student’s name and nine-digit
Columbia University Identification number (also known as a PID) outline the educational costs that the sponsor will cover list the sponsorship terms indicate the billing address to be used on the invoice contain a valid sponsor name, address, phone number, and email address
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When do we bill students or sponsors?http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
Fall 2015 Invoicing ScheduleSchool Invoice Due Date
Architecture - AC 9/28/15 10/28/15Arts - AR 9/28/15 10/28/15
Business - BU 8/23/15 9/23/15Columbia College - CC 9/28/15 10/28/15
Engineering - EN 9/28/15 10/28/15Engineering - EP 9/28/15 10/28/15
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - GF
9/28/15 10/28/15
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - GG
9/28/15 10/28/15
General Studies - GS 9/28/15 10/28/15SIPA - IA 9/28/15 10/28/15
Journalism - JN 9/28/15 10/28/15Journalism - JNMS NW 9/28/15 10/28/15
Law- LW 8/23/15 9/23/15Continuing Education - SP 9/28/15 10/28/15
Social Work - SW 9/28/15 10/28/15
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Billing and Payment Options for Sponsors
http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
Billing Methods Email (preferred method) Mail
Payment options Wire (preferred method)
Wells Fargo NA375 Park Avenue, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10152 Account Number 2000011750156ABA (Domestic Wires) 121000248ACH (Domestic Wires) 026012881ABA (International Wires) 121000248SWIFT (International Wires) WFBIUS6SCHIPS ID (International Wires) 0407
*The student's name and nine-digit Columbia University identification number [Ask Us] or UNI should be included in the detail field.
LockboxThird Party PaymentsP.O. Box 1395New York, NY 10008-1395
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Sample Sponsor Letter and Invoicehttp://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
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Billing and Payment Options for Students
http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students Billing
E-Bill Monthly: Statement Schedule Payment Options
E-check (preferred method) http://ssol.columbia.edu
Wire Western Union (preferred method) Wire Transfer
Wire transfers may be sent to:Wells Fargo NA375 Park Avenue6th FloorNew York, NY 10152
Account Number 2000011750143, plus the following information: Domestic: ABA #121000248; ACH #: 026012881 International*: ABA #121000248; CHIPS ID 0407 *Special instructions for international wire transfers:To complete an international wire transfer, you will also need to enter a SWIFT code. TThe SWIFT code for Wells Fargo is: WFBIUS6S.
In-Person Cashier’s Office – 210 Kent Hall
CashPersonal Checks (drawn on US bank)Travelers Checks
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Financial Aid and Refundshttp://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
Financial Aid contacts (must notify FA if applying for financial aid)Undergraduate Financial Aid Offices
http://sfs.columbia.edu/ugrad-school-offices Graduate Financial Aid Offices
http://sfs.columbia.edu/grad-school-offices Refunds
Direct Deposit (preferred method)Checks (mandatory: must have local address)Local Address Update
Must update your local address including telephone number and email address every year in SSOL
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Third-Party Billing Notifications http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
Congratulations on your sponsorship!
The Sponsored Billing Division of Student Financial Services is responsible for managing the billing and collections relationship with your sponsor.
The sponsored billing process will occur after the change of program period of each term. During this time, you can anticipate receiving your Columbia University student account E-Bill statement via email notification as well as a copy of the invoice sent to your sponsor. If you are a partially funded student, please adhere to the payment due date provided to you in your E-Bill for fees that your sponsor will not pay. You may view your student account information at anytime by accessing SSOL (Student Services online). Sponsors should adhere to the payment due date provided on the actual invoice sent to them by the University.
If you have medical insurance coverage and do not require University health insurance please contact or visit the Health Services Department website to complete a medical insurance fee waiver. It is essential that you notify the Sponsored Billing Division of any changes in the relationship, terms or agreement concerning your sponsor award.
For more information related to sponsored accounts, please visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sfs/, email [email protected] or visit AskUs, our online Question & Answer tool.
Again, congratulations and we look forward to assisting you.
Best regards,The Sponsored Billing Division
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Third-Party Billing Notifications http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
Dear Student,
We have received your sponsor’s most recent payment. Please review your student account online to view your remaining balance that should be paid immediately. All financial obligations must be satisfied before you can register for the following term and/or receive your diploma.If you have any questions or require additional information, please email us at [email protected] regards,The Sponsored Billing Division
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Third-Party Billing Notifications http://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
Dear Student,
Our records indicate that your sponsorship agreement has concluded. Please note that invoices will no longer be sent on your behalf to a third party. If you believe you received this email in error please contact us immediately with an updated sponsorship letter. Updated information can be provided to [email protected] or dropped off at any of our Student Service Center locations. Our Morningside location is: 210 Kent Hall and our CUMC location is: 1-141 Black Building. Any outstanding balances are subject to late fees and/or collections. Please pay off the balance to prevent the account from being placed on hold, preventing the release of transcripts and the diplomas. If you have any questions or require additional information, please email us: [email protected]. Thank you for the opportunity to assist you. Best regards, The Sponsored Billing Division
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Sponsored Billing Contact InfoEmail: [email protected]
(preferred contact)Ask Us: http://AskUs.Columbia.edu Telephone MORN: 212-854-2244In-Person: 210 Kent Hall
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Third-Party Billing Checklisthttp://sfs.columbia.edu/billing/sponsored-students
1. Sign the Third-Party Billing Agreement Form online.2. Submit your Sponsor Letter 3. Review your account balance online at
http://ssol.columbia.edu 4. If you owe an out-of-pocket balance, you can make
payments by:1. Payment Plan2. E-Check3. Wire4. In-Person at 210 Kent Hall
5. Keep in touch at [email protected] should you have any questions.
6. Enjoy your classes!
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Questions?
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