Apple Pay (CUNYfirst)

1. CAN I USE APPLE PAY TO PAY MY TUITION?

Yes!  As of September 2024, CUNY is pleased to offer Apple Pay as a new payment option for online payments.  Paying your tuition and fees with your VISA or Discover card via Apple Pay is not just convenient, it’s also secure.  This new option is only available to students who have an Apple product such as iPhone, iPad or Mac.  There is also a 2.65% convenience fee assessed for each Apple Pay transaction.

2. HOW DO I PAY WITH APPLE PAY?

Apple Pay is accepted online only via CUNYfirst.  Be sure to disable the pop-up blockers in your web browser in order for the links to load to the next page.

NAVIGATION: Student Center > Financial Account > Make a Payment (QuikPay page will load in a new window/tab) > select ‘View & Pay Accounts’ > on the page click on the navy-blue button 'Make a Payment.'  Next, review the dollar amounts owed to each school.  You can choose to pay the entire amount, or a lesser amount.  You will be presented with the Payment Method options, which now includes 'Digital Wallet.'  Under Digital Wallet, select the Apple Pay icon.

3. HOW ARE APPLE PAY PAYMENTS RECORDED?

Apple Pay payments are posted to the student record based on your card’s company (i.e., “VISA Gateway Payment,” “MasterCard Gateway Payment,” “Discover Gateway Payment,” etc.).  The student will receive an automated receipt to their designated email of the transaction upon submission.

4. I HAVE BURSAR HOLDS FOR MY PAST-DUE BALANCE.  CAN I USE APPLE PAY TO REMOVE IT?

Yes.  Bursar holds will be removed immediately for past-due balances that are paid in full with Apple Pay.  After the payment has been submitted, the holds will be released within 24 hours or you can email our office.