Westchester Community College, State University of New York

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***PAY THE LOWER IN-COUNTY RATE*** – If you are a New York State resident living in a county other than Westchester, you must submit a completed Certificate of Residence from the Chief Fiscal Officer of your home county to the college Bursar’s Office to be considered for the resident rate of tuition. (See the Certificate of Residence section below to see if you meet all of the requirements.)

DUE TO COVID-19 To Obtain a CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE:

Students are urged to confirm procedure with the office of their Chief Fiscal Officer of their home County. Certificates should be maximum dated 60 days prior to their classes start or within 30 days after session started. When a valid Certificate has been issued by the County, and received by the student- Please scan the Certificate, or send it as an E-mail attachment directed to: Bursar@sunywcc.edu 

NEW YORK CITY
Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), N.Y. (Manhattan), Queens, & Richmond

Have the student obtain the affidavit/application and complete it totally including notarizing, 2 forms of proofs (NO PO Box) 1 proof within 6 months the other more than 6 months.

The Notary is still a requirement, students can use a e-notary or their local pharmacy etc.

Have the student also note the semester/session they are acquiring the certificate of resident for.

Scan the documents to acamara@comptroller.nyc.gov

Simultaneously send the originals to the Office of NYC Comptroller, 1 Centre St - room 701, New York, NY 10007 Attn: Aissatou Camara.

Once the information received are compliant the certificate will be issued and sent back to the student via email also.

ROCKLAND COUNTY
On-Line Certificate of Residence Application-below link
Rockland will send the Certificate of Residence to the E-mail address the student provides in the application.

http://rocklandgov.com/departments/finance/

Office number is 845-364-3870

PUTNAM COUNTY
According to Residency Directory can mail with copy of driver’s license normally can apply in person also.

ORANGE COUNTY
Normal requirements for submission of a Certificate of Residence.

Certificates are still being accepted by mail along with three forms of proof of residency (1 year,6 months and current), a copy of the drivers license and the signed, notarized application. Some banks are still notarizing as well as post offices. They can be mailed to Commissioner of Finance 255 Main St Goshen NY 10924.

DUTCHESS COUNTY
Contact Dutchess at: Dutchessny.gov

For Certificate of residency,
https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Finance/finance-forms.htm#31272

Email : accountingfinance@dutchessny.gov

NASSAU COUNTY
https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/533/Certificate-of-Residence

Application and instruction sheet on our website

SUFFOLK COUNTY
All Suffolk County Certificates of Residence are On-line" For full information click here

ULSTER COUNTY
Students can go in person to the county office to get their certificates.

Please visit their website for instruction and forms.

ALBANY COUNTY
Students can access the website here

ONONDAGA COUNTY
Certificates of Residence On-Line

www.ongov.net/finance/certificateresidence.html

Enquiries: COR@ongov.net -or- (315) 435-2426

ERIE COUNTY

Beginning November 1, 2022, ALL Certificate of Residence (COR) applications must be sent electronically via e-mail at COR@erie.gov. The application can be sent from any electronic device that has e-mail access. Please note that the application still requires the endorsement of a notary. Any individual who presents in person at their office will still need to apply via an electronic format. All information regarding their COR request process is available at erie.gov/cor along with their deadlines for submission. Erie county will accept COR applications via mail, but they will still covert such a request to an electronic format for transmission back to the student. For All Other New York Counties: Please contact your County Finance Office.

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If you are a New York State resident living in a county other than Westchester, you must submit a completed Certificate of Residence from the Chief Fiscal Officer of your home county and submit it at the time of registration or pay the non-resident tuition rate. Applications for Certificate of Residency must be submitted on an annual basis.

Proof of Residency

While anyone can attend our classes, note that New York State residents who are not residents of Westchester County will be charged non-resident tuition and fee rates. In order for New York’s non-Westchester residents to qualify for the resident rates (which are significantly lower), an Application for Certificate of Residency form must be completed, notarized, authorized by your county of residence and submitted to the College’s Bursar’s Office. Additional requirements pertaining to the length of one’s residency also apply. To see the residency requirements and/or download the application form, visit our Registration Forms for Credit Courses page at www.sunywcc.edu/regforms. Completed forms can be faxed (please include your name, address and telephone number on the cover sheet) to the Bursar’s Office at (914)606-6686 or scanned and attached to an email directed to Bursar@sunywcc.edu.

Special note for New York City Residents re-applying for a Certificate of Residency

New York City Counties issue renewal certificates based upon the date of the prior certificate expiring. Those students whose expiration date is beyond January 2^nd may complete a Westchester Community County New York City COR Agreement and pay the resident rates. This form and payment must be completed in the Bursar’s Office by 4pm on January 4. Completing this process will provide you a temporary extension on resident rates. If the actual Certificate of Residency is not completed in a timely fashion, all non-resident tuition & fees will apply.

• Documents needed to prove or change your residency to Westchester County
• Application for Certificate of Residence

Rockland: Cert of Residence applications use a combination of E-mail and mail. Please confirm with Rockland. Dutchess: COR applications by mail. Please confirm with your Dutchess. Nassau and Suffolk-COR applications via e-mail. Please confirm with Nassau and Suffolk. For all Nassau County residents, please apply for your Certificate of Residence here.

(NOTE: The Deferred Payment Agreement is only for Prior Semester Balances. Use the Payment Plan to pay for current semester balances per the plan’s schedule.)

• Current Payment Due and Drop Dates

All part-time and full-time students are required to pay a non-refundable Registration Fee once they register for courses at Westchester Community College. In addition, once classes begin all fees are non-refundable. Be aware that refunds are issued on the basis of credits registered for, and not the full time tuition. You will never be charged more than full time tuition.

The College accepts cash, checks and credit card payments. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Westchester Community College. Credit card payments (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) can be made online through the MyWCC portal or in-person (cardholder must be present). Please see instructions on how to make an online payment on the MyWCC “How to Make a Payment Online” section.

FERPA Authorization

According to Federal FERPA regulations, student accounts can only be discussed with the student, or with a representative the student authorizes. However, to discuss the student account with the FERPA-designated representative, both the representative and the student must come to the Bursar’s office. /admissions/registering-for-classes/ferpa/

Deferred Payment Agreement Form

Deferred Payment Agreement Form PDF

Refund Policy

Visit the Bursar's office Refund Policy page to learn more about the refund policy.

If you plan to use financial aid (Federal Pell/Direct Loans, New York State TAP, etc.) you must file a FAFSA which can be completed online at the FAFSA website. All requested documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office to determine your eligibility for a financial aid award. The entire awarding process must be completed for the financial aid to count towards your bill. Priority processing will be given to those students who complete the FAFSA application and submit all of the required documentation before January 1.

Please be aware that any changes in your course schedule may impact your financial aid eligibility. Students who are making adjustments to their schedule should consult with the Office of Student Financial Assistance prior to performing the change.

Deferral Payment Agreement

Bursar Deferment Instructions-Simple Guide

As a courtesy the Bursars’ Office is offering a Deferral payment agreement for Spring 2023. The Deferral agreement must be accepted before January 16th. If you accept this online agreement, please ensure you understand the following:

Your classes will not be dropped/canceled, and you will be liable for the charges on your account. You may drop your classes during the drop period if you no longer wish to attend but you will be subjected to the Refund policy: Please see refund policy Refund Policy - Westchester Community College (sunywcc.edu)

The total outstanding balance must be paid by February 26th. If payment is not received by the due February 26th, you will not be able to register for subsequent semesters.

To sign the agreement please log into your MyWCC account and go to the student center.

In order to be eligible for Deferral payment agreement, a student must have a minimum balance after other credits of $750.00 in tuition/fees due the College. Full tuition paymentwill be due on February 26th through the on-line payment system. A non-refundable $50.00 enrollment fee will be required and must be paid prior to accepting the Deferral Agreement. Check payments are not accepted.

Click here for steps on how to enroll in the Deferral Agreement. If you fail to make full payment by the due date, your classes will not be deleted, but you will be responsible for all amounts due, including late fees. Until full payment is received you will be prevented from registering.

Payment Plans

The college offers a tuition payment plan for the Spring and Fall semesters (but not the Winter or Summer semesters.)

Spring 2023 Payment Plan Due Dates

• 1st payment -12/1/2022
• 2nd payment- 1/16/2023
• 3rd payment- 2/1/2023
• 4th payment- 2/26/2023

In order to be eligible for participation in the tuition payment plan, a student must have a minimum balance after other credits of $750.00 in tuition/fees due the College. Tuition payments will be due in four equal installments through the on-line payment system. A non-refundable $50.00 payment plan enrollment fee will be required and must be paid prior to enrollment into the payment plan. Check payments are not accepted.

Click here for steps on how to enroll in the Payment Plan. If you register after the first payment plan due date, you MUST pay both the first and second payment plan installments, on or before the next payment plan due date. Failure to make the first two payments by their due dates will result in your classes being deleted on the drop dates. If you fail to make the third and fourth installment payments by the due date, your classes will not be deleted, but you will be responsible for all amounts due, including late fees. Until full payment is received you will be prevented from registering.

• If you do not want to receive a paper copy of your IRS 1098-T form because you prefer to view the information electronically you may sign up at MyWCC.edu. Self-service; Student Center; Finances drop down; Account Services; View 1098-T; Grant Consent and select the “Yes” indicator and Submit. You may view the IRS 1098-T form by accessing Mywcc.edu portal Self-service; Student Center; Finances drop down; Account Services; & View 1098-T
• The Tax Form 1098-T will be generated and mailed to your address (if you have not consented to view it electronically by December 31) on file by the end of January.
• If you haven’t provided the College your Federal Tax Identification Number (Social Security Number or iTIN) an IRS Tax Form 1098-T will not be generated. Please be sure to provide these items to the appropriate Office.
• Click the link below to access the 1098-T tax form, instructions for students, and general questions and answers:

Learn more at the Bursar's Office's IRS 1098-T Tax Form page.

Any Federal Aid (i.e. PELL, SEOG, Direct Loans, etc.) that is NOT used to cover tuition, fees, and books, will be refunded to the student each semester. However, Financial Aid Refunds require that attendance has been reported. If attendance has not been submitted, the Office of Student Financial Assistance cannot disburse your aid. Only after disbursement has been done can a refund be issued.
Typically, refunds for the Fall and Spring semesters occur 6-8 weeks after the start of the semester.

Confirm your mailing address on the MYWCC portal. REFUND CHECKS WILL BE MAILED TO THAT ADDRESS.

ALL Financial Aid checks are mailed using the U.S. Postal Service. Please be patient, as delivery can take time. Checks returned to us by the USPS as undeliverable (because the address is not current/complete) cannot be reissued until one month after the initial mailing date.

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