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.
- Mail to the following address:
ATTN: Bursar's Office, RM: L.70 NB
John Jay College
524 West 59th 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.