Fee Payments
The School of Continuing Studies is no longer accepting direct international wire transfers as a method of payment. All international fees can now be made through Convera GlobalPay, an online portal that supports multiple payment options, including wire transfers, in addition to providing competitive foreign exchange rates and the ability to make payments in your preferred currency.
The School of Continuing Studies accepts payments by credit card, through a Canadian bank, or via Convera GlobalPay. Specific instructions are listed below.
For domestic payments through a Canadian bank, it is important that payments are directed specifically to the School of Continuing Studies’ bank account (payments made to York University’s main bank account can result in delays in processing enrollments).
Please follow these steps to accept the Offer of Admission and pay your fees:
- Select Accept Offer of Admission (skip this step for direct registration programs)
- Proceed to checkout and select “Full Payment” or “Deposit Payment”
- Select a method of payment and enter payment details; see information below
The School of Continuing Studies has established a partnership with Convera to process international student payments and refunds. The Convera online portal supports multiple payment options, including wire transfers, in addition to providing competitive foreign exchange rates and the ability to make payments in your preferred currency. This is the most secure option and allows quicker refunds to the payor.
The School of Continuing Studies no longer accepts direct international wire transfers as a method of payment. The School does not authorize other payment services to facilitate incoming international student fee payments.
The School of Continuing Studies has partnered with Convera (formerly Western Union) which offers a secure online portal for International Students to make fee payments to the University. The Convera GlobalPay portal provides the following benefits:
- Easily make payments in your preferred currency;
- Access to competitive foreign exchange rates;
- Multiple payment options including bank transfers, ChinaPay, AliPay, UnionPay, ICICI, Sofort and more;
- Student support is provided by the service provider.
For more information regarding the Convera GlobalPay platform, please refer to their frequently asked questions page.
How to pay
Step 1 – Begin the Process
- Click here to begin the Convera payment process
- Enter your School of Continuing Studies student number and payment amount in Canadian dollars
- Convera will validate your credentials and take you to their student payment website
Step 2 – Record Payment Information
- Enter the country you are paying from and select ‘Get a quote’
- Select your preferred method of payment
- Verify that your student details are correct
- Select the relationship of the payor to the student, enter the payors information and proceed to checkout
Step 3 – Make the Payment Within 72 Hours
- If you have chosen to pay through an online payment option; you will be redirected to the partner website and provided payment instructions
- If you have chosen to pay in person through your bank, make the payment to Convera using their payment instructions
- If a refund is issued, it will be returned to the original source account
Note: The quoted exchange rate is only valid for 72 hours during which you or the payor must pay online or take the payment instructions to your bank. If the payment transaction remains incomplete after 72 hours, you must return to Step 1 – Begin the Process.
Step 4 – Track your Payment
- Once Convera receives your payment, they will transfer the funds to York University and the School of Continuing Studies will post the funds to your student account. This process typically takes five business days.
- To track your payment, enter your payment reference ID through Convera
*** Important Notes: The School of Continuing Studies does not encourage the use of third-party intermediaries such as agents to avoid any future issues with refunds.
For anyone making payments through Convera GlobalPay, please be advised that all transactions to and from sanctioned and restricted jurisdictions have been suspended until further notice. If you are impacted by this service disruption, please contact regscs@yorku.ca.
If you are unable to make a payment through Convera GlobalPay, please get in touch with the School of Continuing Studies at regscs@yorku.ca.
Your payment is considered on hold until the funds are received by the School of Continuing Studies.
Please follow these steps to pay an outstanding balance through a Visa credit card or Master credit card:
- Login to the Student Portal
- Click “My invoices” to view outstanding balances and invoice due dates
- Check the box next to the invoice you are paying and proceed to input the required information (using Visa or MasterCard)
If you are unable to sign in, select the Forgot Student Number or Forgot Password option. If you still cannot login, please contact itscs@yorku.ca for additional support.
How can I defer my registration to the next available session?
Please ensure you have read and reviewed the deferral policy found here.
Students are permitted to defer twice.
You can complete the Deferral Form through the Student Portal.
How can I withdraw from the program and apply for a refund?
To withdraw your registration and find out if you are eligible for a refund, please ensure you have requested before the required deadline and read the policies here.
Please note the fees we withhold for processing.
If you are an international student, please note that your program deposit is non-refundable for any reason other than visa denial. Refunds are returned to the original method of payment and payor. Please note we do not accept withdrawal requests via email.
To submit the request, please complete the Withdrawal Form through the Student Portal.
If your refund cannot be returned to the original payment source, Convera will provide you with a link to submit your banking details, including your bank account number, address, and transit number, and proof of payment for processing the refund transaction.
To view the policy for refund, please visit our School Policies page.
Students or payors who reside in Canada can make payments through a Canadian bank or credit card.
Funding
To view our funding options, please visit our fundings page.