Bursar
The Office of the Bursar aims to provide exceptional, efficient, and responsive services to the Graduate Center campus community and external organizations in supporting the educational pursuits of our diverse and highly talented students. We also strive to adhere to the College and University Cash Accountability policies.
Our core responsibilities include advising students on their financial obligations relating to the Graduate Center, provision of billing and invoicing, management of tuition and fees, distribution of paychecks, timely processing of refunds, and guidance on payment options and fiscal practices.
Our Goals
- Provide guidance towards establishing appropriate fiscal practices.
- Provide accurate electronic student billing via CUNYfirst Student Center and ensure timely third-party invoicing.
- Help students meet their financial obligations by providing information on all available payment options.
- Collect and process tuition and fee payments accurately.
- Maintain accurate student financial records.
- Manage the timely processing of student refunds, including nonresident alien student refunds via New York State/PayServ.
- Manage the timely and accurate issuing of 1098-T and 1042-S tax forms.
- Accurately distribute employee paychecks.
Our Team
Dharvendra Kanhai
Director, Bursar
Jennifer Pringle
Finance Manager, Bursar
Allan Tsang
Bursar Specialist, Bursar
Maribel Rodriguez
Bursar Specialist, Bursar
Kaman Ng
Bursar Specialist, Bursar