The following policy applies to all continuing degree students except students returning from leaves of absence or mobility. It does not apply to newly admitted students starting their first semester.

Fall Registration

Students registered for the fall semester are required to make payment or approved payment arrangements by August 10. Failure to do so will result in a late payment fee of $150.00. If you register after August 10, you will be charged a late registration fee of $150.00.

Spring Registration

Students registered for the spring semester will be required to make payment or approved payment arrangements by January 10th. Failure to do so will result in a late payment fee of $150.00. If you register after January 10th, you will be charged a late registration fee of $150.00.

How to Avoid the Late Payment Fee and Late Registration Fee

• If at all possible, register for fall courses in April and for spring courses in November. Advisors may not be available during the summer months. Check with your department or school for advising availability.
• Complete the financial aid application process as quickly and efficiently as possible. Do not delay in submitting critical documents. Check with Student Financial Services if you have any questions or concerns about your financial aid package.
• Sign up for the payment plan on time. Check with Student Financial Services if you need an application or have a question. New School for Social Research maintenance-of-status students are now eligible to join the tuition payment plan.
• Check your account via MyNewSchool on a regular basis to determine any outstanding charges. Take care of any charges promptly.
• Bills will be sent in early July for the fall semester and in early December for the spring semester. Be sure to check your account via MyNewSchool as well. If a balance remains on your account after tuition, housing, and other fees have been charged, send the balance due by the payment deadline date.
• If you will be receiving a third-party reimbursement, be sure to submit the appropriate documents to Student Financial Services by the payment deadline date.

Appeals

If you are charged the late payment fee or late registration fee and have extenuating circumstances that warrant a review of the fee, you may appeal by writing a letter stating your case and attaching appropriate documentation. The appeal must be received prior to October 15 for the fall term or prior to February 15 for the spring term. You must pay the fee before the appeal can be reviewed. If the appeal is granted, you will be issued a refund.

Please send the appeal to:

Late Fee Appeal Committee
c/o University Registrar
The New School
79 Fifth Ave., 5th floor
New York, NY 10003