How to View and Pay Your Bill
FTC Northern uses Populi to manage all student accounts. You can view your current balance, billing statements, payment history, and make payments directly through your Populi student portal.
Important: Paper bills are not mailed. You are responsible for checking your account balance and making payments through Populi.
Accessing Your Student Account
- Log in to your Populi account using your FTC Northern credentials
- Navigate to the Financial section of your student dashboard
- View your current balance and any outstanding charges
- Review billing statements for detailed breakdowns of tuition, fees, and any credits
- Make a payment using one of the available payment methods
Need Help? If you’re having trouble accessing your account or viewing your bill, check out the Populi Knowledge Base or watch our tutorial video. You can also contact Student Financial Services at sfs@mt.feitian.edu or (845) 256-8200.
Payment Methods
FTC Northern accepts the following payment methods through Populi:
E-Check (ACH)
Recommended: Pay directly from your checking or savings account through Populi with no additional fees.
- Processing fee: None
- How to use: Select E-Check as your payment method in Populi and enter your bank account and routing numbers
Credit or Debit Card
Pay using Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express through Populi.
- Processing fee: 3% of payment amount (added to your total)
- How to use: Select credit/debit card as your payment method in Populi and enter your card information
Wire Transfer (International Students)
International students may arrange wire transfers for tuition payment.
- How to arrange: Contact Student Financial Services at sfs@mt.feitian.edu for wire transfer instructions
Check or Money Order
Mail or deliver checks or money orders payable to FTC Northern.
- Mail to: FTC Northern, Office of Student Financial Services, Room C201, 65 Seward Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
- In person: Deliver to Student Financial Services in Room C201 during business hours
Payment Deadlines
Payment is due according to your enrollment date. Missing payment deadlines will result in late fees.
Standard Enrollment Deadline
If you enroll before the standard enrollment deadline (typically 5 weeks before the semester begins):
- Payment is due 1 week before the semester starts
Late Enrollment
If you enroll after the standard enrollment deadline (within 4 weeks of the semester start):
- Payment is due immediately upon enrollment
Billing Schedule
Your bill will be available in Populi according to the following schedule:
| Registration Due | Expect bills | Payment Due | |
| Full-Time Student | 2 weeks before the academic year or session begins | 2 weeks before the academic year or session begins | 1 week before the semester or session begins |
| Part-Time Student | 2 weeks before the academic year or session begins | within 2 weeks of course selection | 1 week from date of bill |
| Special Processing | within 2 weeks of admitted date or course selection | 1 week from date of bill | |
| Late Registration | within 5 business days of complete and accepted enrolment | first day of class attendance |
