NOTE:Your bill must be paid in full by the due date shown on your bill or you may be dropped from your classes.

1. When do the new payment procedures go into effect and what do they encompass?

The new payment procedures take effect August 1, 2008 and pertain to current/ prior semester tuition and fee payments. The University will not accept credit card payments in person, by mail or phone for the payment of tuition and fees, that appear on your bill. Credit card payments can only be made via your E-SIMS account and will be processed by our vendor EDS.
You will be charged a convenience fee based on your balance. This fee is in addition to tuition and fees. The fee is non- refundable.
You can pay your tuition and fees through July 31, 2008 without a convenience fee.
No fee will be charged for e-check payments.
I f paying by credit card or electronic check you must log-on to the CUNY Portal to access E-SIMS. Instructions regarding access to the portal are available on the Kingsborough website at www.kbcc.cuny.edu.

2. What types of credit cards are accepted?
MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

3. What are the available methods for paying by credit card?
Starting August 1, 2008, credit card payments can only be made online. Credit card payments will no longer be accepted in person by the cashiers at any of the Bursar’s Windows and will no longer be accepted by mail or phone.

4. As a student, how do I pay online?
Log on to E-SIMS via your CUNY Portal account. Select the tab where you view your bill. Then click on the “Pay Now” button to make your payment.

5. Will I be charged a convenience fee when I pay by credit card?
Yes, a convenience fee based on your balance will be charged in addition to tuition and fees.

6. When will I get confirmation that the payment went through?
Once the transaction is complete, EDS will issue a confirmation number and email this to an email address provided by the student.

7. Can someone else pay my tuition for me?

Yes, someone else can pay online for you; however, they must be able to access your E-SIMS account in order to do this.

8. Will I get a receipt in the mail?
No, you will not receive a receipt in the mail. You will receive an email confirmation from EDS after the payment is submitted.

9. I have registered for classes, but have not received a bill. Can I pay online?
A student can pay online at any time after they register, up until their bill due date.

10. To avoid paying the convenience fee, what are my other payment options?