Office of the Bursar

Directory Information

Defined as information that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

Student identification numbers (except under very specific circumstances), social security numbers, race/ethnicity, gender, citizenship, nationality or religion may not be designated as directory information.

Deceased Students

Under common law regarding privacy rights, the privacy interests of an individual expire with that individual’s death. Disposition of records held by an institution pertaining to a deceased eligible student is not a FERPA issue but a matter of institutional policy and/or state law.

Former Student’s Rights

NYSID students who have discontinued their studies for less than one academic year, have taken an official Leave of Absence, or who have completed their program requirements but not yet graduated, have the same FERPA rights as currently enrolled students. These students have the right to inspect their educational records, have a hearing to amend an education record, and have their education record privacy protected.

However, NYSID has adopted the policy that once a student has withdrawn, stopped attending or graduated from NYSID, they can no longer request non-disclosure of their directory information.

The bursar is located on the second floor of the 69th Street building. Students may make a tuition or fee payment, obtain information on their account status, or receive information on payment options in this office. Students may also inquire about refunds and financial aid credit balances.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

In general, tuition and all applicable fees must be paid no later than 15 calendar days after course reservations are approved by an academic advisor. Beginning 15 days prior to the beginning of the semester, tuition and all applicable fees are due at the time of course reservation and approval. Students may pay applicable fees and tuition online with credit cards and electronic ACH payments. Fees may also be paid by money order or check payable to NYSID. Students may choose to enroll in the Nelnet Campus Commerce plan, which must be confirmed by the Bursar’s Office prior to registration. Nelnet Campus Commerce is the only payment plan option recognized by NYSID. Payment options are not available to any student who was delinquent in payments in the previous semester or whose payment plan was canceled for nonpayment. Students must check the academic calendar and in the course bulletin for important registration and payment deadlines. Students are expected to review their student account periodically and to notify the Bursar’s Office for any discrepancies. Students accepted into the MFA, MPS, BFA, AAS, and Basic Interior Design programs must pay a tuition deposit within 30 days of the date of acceptance into the program. Students pay tuition for their programs in accordance with tuition schedules published in the annual catalogs. Registration fees and tuition deposits are nonrefundable. Tuition and fee amounts are published in the current catalog.