Money Order

1. WHAT IS A MONEY ORDER?

A money order is a paper document, similar to a check, used for making payments.  Money orders are prepaid, so they are only issued after a buyer pays for the money order with cash or another form of guaranteed funds.

2. HOW DO I PAY WITH A MONEY ORDER?

Money orders are accepted at the Bursar’s Office in-person or by mail.  Be sure the money order also includes your emplid ID number in the reference/memo section.

• In-person: The Bursar's Office is located in the New Building, RM: L.70.  First, obtain a B-ticket from the Jay Express kiosk.  A Bursar representative will then call the ticket number to process the transaction.
   
• In-person (Bursar Drop Box): After business hours, students can use the silver drop box (located directly in front of the Bursar's Office) to pay their tuition/fees with a money order.  Please make sure that the sealed envelope includes your full name, emplid ID number, and the semester you are paying for.  Do not place cash in the drop box.  Payments are processed to the student's financial account the next available business day and you will see the deduction on your eBill.  Receipts are mailed to the return address provided upon the student's request.
   
• Mail to the following address:

                       ATTN: Bursar's Office, RM: L.70 NB
                       John Jay College
                       524 West 59^th Street
                       New York, NY 10019

3. WHO IS THE MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE TO?

John Jay College

4. HOW IS A MONEY ORDER RECORDED?

Money orders are posted to the student record as a “Payment by Money Order.”

5. I HAVE BURSAR HOLDS FOR MY PAST-DUE BALANCE.  CAN I USE A MONEY ORDER TO REMOVE IT?

Yes.  Bursar holds will be removed immediately for past-due balances that are paid in full with a money order.