- Fees
- Payment Options
- Disbursement of Financial Aid and Scholarship Funds
- Refunds
- Liability for Payment
Fees
See also:
- Registration Fees
- Graduate Business Professional Fee
- Tuition for Nonresident Students (Foreign or Out-Of-State)
- Late Registration Fee
- Parking Permits
- Identification Cards
- Dishonored Checks
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees.
Non-payment of fees or tuition may result in cancellation of your registration.
Registration Fees
You must pay fees before you can access the Web registration system. "My Registration," available at the SDSU WebPortal, contains registration and payment information. The registration process is not complete until you are officially enrolled in classes. Payment of fees alone does not constitute registration.
All Cashier Holds must be cleared prior to paying for registration. Contact Student Account Services for specific payment information.
Registration amounts displayed here are ESTIMATES subject to change based on actions by the State Legislature and the CSU Board of Trustees.
Units Attempted: |
0 - 6.0 |
6.1 or more |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Fees: |
$1,650.00 |
$2,496.00 |
Teacher Credential Candidate: |
$1,839.00 |
$2,820.00 |
Graduate Fees: |
$1,923.00 |
$2,964.00 |
Doctoral Students*: |
$4,821.00 |
$4,821.00 |
* Does not include Joint Doctoral students
See the breakdown of fees.
Instructional Course fees are payable at the student's option for certain courses.
Mandatory Course/Lab fees are charged for certain courses (no waivers or exceptions are permitted). These fees are identified by the footnote "H" in the class schedule and will appear on your account as soon as you register in the class. For more information on how to pay these fees, go to the Student Account Services Web site.
Miscellaneous fees will be charged for certain university services and are payable when the service is rendered.
Auditors pay the same fee as students carrying courses for credit.
Nonresident students (foreign and out-of-state) pay additional fees.
Thesis extension and other zero unit and half-unit courses are charged as one unit for fee purposes.
All fees are subject to change. Go to the Student Account Services Web site for the latest fee information.
Graduate Business Professional Fee
The Graduate Business Professional Fee of an additional $210.00 per unit will be charged for all units taken as a requirement for graduation with the following degrees. This fee is in addition to registration fees and non-resident tuition.
- MS Accountancy
- MBA Master of Business
- MS Business Administration
A fee waiver is available for courses that are not used to meet degree requirements (excluding prerequisite courses). Contact the Graduate Business Programs Office, SSE 3428, for details.
Tuition for Nonresident Students (Foreign or Out-Of-State)
Tuition will be charged for all units attempted. This fee is in addition to registration fees.
Per unit |
$372.00* |
Health insurance (mandatory for foreign students - For more information, contact the International Student Center) |
Per year, approximately $700.00 |
* Not to exceed $11,160.00 for the fall/spring semesters.
Minimum Payment Requirements for Foreign Students:
- Undergraduate foreign students must pay for, or sign a tuition installment payment agreement for, a minimum of 12 units.
- Graduate foreign students must pay for, or sign a tuition installment payment agreement for, a minimum of 9 units.
- Foreign students wishing to pay for fewer than 12 units (9 units, if graduate) must submit to Cashiering Services an approved reduced course load request form from the International Student Center.
Tuition may be paid using any of the methods outlined under Payment Options. To avoid additional service charges (see Installment Plan), tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of classes. If you are subject to nonresident tuition and do not pay in full prior to the start of classes, or submit an installment contract, service charges will be assessed, and late charges may apply. See Installment Plan. If nonresident tuition is not paid prior to the 20th class day (census), your registration may be cancelled.
Late Registration Fee
The Late Registration fee ($25) pertains to students who pay fees after official registration has closed. Students admitted late to the university may be exempted from this fee.
Parking Permits
For your convenience, parking permits may be purchased at the SDSU Bookstore for a limited time at the beginning of each semester. Parking permits purchased either online or via U.S. mail will be mailed to the address on record in the SDSU WebPortal. Please plan ahead to receive your permit in time for the start of the semester. Anticipate a lengthy wait in line if you plan to purchase your permit in person. SDSU is not responsible for lost, late or misdirected mail.
Semester permits may be purchased for the following:
| Permit Type | Cost |
|---|---|
Student and Overnight, nonreserved parking space |
$213.00 |
Student, nonreserved parking space |
$135.00 |
Less than four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle |
$34.00 |
Overnight parking surcharge** |
$78.00 |
** Students living in the residence halls are subject to this fee. One permit, which combines both fees, may be purchased - see above.
The university will not replace lost permits.
Waiver of Parking Fees: Section 42201 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, provides for the waiver of campus parking fees for students with disabilities who have been issued a DMV placard or license plate, and who meet low-income requirements. For further information regarding eligibility, contact Student Disability Services (Calpulli Center 3101).
Identification cards - New Undergraduate and Graduate Students
All new students are required to purchase an SDSU photo identification card, which permits use of campus services, such as student activities, athletic events, library privileges, etc. Any new student should submit $5.00 for the ID card in addition to other fees paid. After payment is made, students can obtain their ID card at the SDSU Card Office, located in Aztec Center, Room 183 (lower level). Hours of operation: M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For additional information, contact the SDSU Card Office at (619) 594-6800.
Dishonored Checks
If your check is returned by the bank for any reason, you will be billed for the $35.00 dishonored payment charge and the $20.00 late fee when applicable. Non-payment of fees or tuition may result in cancellation of your registration and withholding of further services until all financial liabilities have been resolved.
The university reserves the right to refuse payment by personal check from those individuals who have previously had items returned unpaid by their bank.
Payment Options
See also:
- Financial Aid Postponement
- Nonresident Tuition Payment Plan
- Registration Fee Installment Plan
- E-Billing Information
- Fee Waivers
Registration fees for spring 2010 are due December 1 - 10, 2009. Check "My Registration" in the SDSU WebPortal for your specific due date.
- Due to mandatory furloughs and rescheduled holidays for the 2009 calendar year, it is imperative that you make your payment no later than your fee payment deadline. The campus will be closed from December 19, 2009 through January 4, 2010, and staff will be unavailable to process your payment. Payment may be made online after December 18, 2009 but Student Account Services staff will be unavailable to assist you if you have questions.
- Do NOT wait until your registration access date to pay your fees unless making payment using our online methods (electronic check or credit card). In person payments will only be accepted via the Student Account Services drop box.
Electronic Check (ACH): You may pay your registration fees, out-of-state or foreign tuition, and other charges using the ACH payment option. This is just like writing a check, but you will make the payment online. There is no additional charge for this option.
Credit Card: Students are able to use MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card to pay their registration fees and out-of-state tuition using CashNet™ SmartPay, our secure third party vendor. Cashiering Services does not accept credit cards for payment of registration fees or tuition (foreign or out-of-state), except as applicable under the terms of the Installment Plan.
- Use CashNet™ SmartPay via the Web from your student account. You will be asked to select what you would like to pay for first, then select how you would like to pay. At this point, you would select payment by credit card.
Payments made via CashNet™ SmartPay are received by Student Account Services no later than the next business day, so the registration process is not delayed. CashNet™ SmartPay assesses each customer a service charge based on the transaction amount. See the Web site for more details.
MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover Card charge cards are accepted for other payments, such as Housing, Parking, Health Services, Continuing Education, and miscellaneous over-the-counter payments. Students are reminded that banks will provide cash advances against credit cards if needed to cover registration payments. Most ATM cards are also accepted for payment of miscellaneous charges.
Check: Fees may be paid in full by personal check, money order, or certified funds. Checks should be made payable to SDSU. In order to have fees processed on time, print the fee payment coupon found in the SDSU WebPortal and submit it (via mail or Student Account Services drop box) with your payment prior to your registration fee payment deadline. Your fee payment deadline is located in your "My Registration" in your WebPortal account.
Your fee payment coupon and check should be mailed to:
SDSU Cashiering Services
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7424
Checks are accepted for the exact amount of the payment. Overpayments of $10.00 or less are refunded only upon request. If your check for registration fees or tuition is returned by the bank to the University Collections Office for any reason, your registration may be cancelled and you will be billed a $35.00 dishonored payment charge and a $20 late fee.
The university reserves the right to refuse payments by personal check from those individuals who have previously had items returned unpaid by their bank. Refunds may be applied against other amounts due the university.
Financial Aid Postponement
The "My Registration" online service will tell you if you are eligible to postpone the payment of your registration fee (and tuition, if applicable). If eligible, postponing the payment of your registration fee will be automatic. Your registration fee will be deducted from the first disbursement of your financial aid at the beginning of the semester.
You can also check your eligibility to postpone the payment of your fee by going to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Web site and selecting AidLink. All required financial aid documents must be submitted to be able to determine your eligibility. If your financial aid award is reduced or becomes unavailable FOR ANY REASON, you must pay your fees IN FULL by the census date.
If you are NOT eligible to postpone the payment of your fees, DO NOT WAIT until your registration access date to find out you cannot register.
Nonresident Tuition Payment Plan (Out-of-State and Foreign Students)
A separate installment plan is available for the payment of nonresident (out-of-state and foreign) tuition. Students who wish to pay their tuition in installments should contact Student Account Services at studentaccounts@sdsu.edu or (619) 594-5253. Service charges equal to 15% of each installment payment are assessed. Students can avoid the service charges by paying their tuition in full prior to the first day of classes.
Fee Waivers
CSU - Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) and Eligible Dependents of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
Veterans receiving vocational rehabilitation benefits (Chapter 31), and eligible dependents receiving the Cal Vet Fee Waiver, must obtain their fee waiver authorization at the Veterans Center (Education building, room 151) and submit it to Cashiering Services along with all applicable fees on or prior to their fee payment deadline.
CSU - Over 60 Fee Waiver Program
San Diego State University offers a fee waiver program for California residents 60 years of age or older. Both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students may participate in the program. The program waives the $55.00 admission application fee and regular registration fees (except for a nominal $23.00 fee per semester). Participants must apply for admission during the regular application filing period and be admitted under regular SDSU admission requirements. Participants register for classes on a space-available basis after regularly matriculated students have completed registration. For additional information, contact the Prospective Student Center at (619) 594-6336.
CSU - Alan Pattee Scholarships
Children of deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employees who were California residents and who were killed in the course of law enforcement or fire suppression duties are not charged system-wide mandatory fees or tuition at any California State University campus, according to the Alan Pattee Scholarship Act, California Education Code, Section 68121. Students qualifying for these benefits need to contact the Office of the Registrar, which determines eligibility.
Third Party Billing/Approved Fee Waivers
If an outside agency (agency, government program, Employee Fee Waiver, etc.) is paying all or part of your registration fee, you will need to print your fee payment coupon from "My Registration" and return it and a copy of your authorization letter to Student Account Services. Failure to do so will result in your fees being deducted from your financial aid award. Students submitting authorization to bill a third party for their fees will be held responsible for the payment if the third party agency fails to pay the fees within the semester of attendance.
Disbursement of Financial Aid and Scholarship Funds
All financial aid and scholarship payments are processed and disbursed by:
Student Account Services
Student Services West, Room 2536
(619) 594-5253
studentaccounts@sdsu.edu
www.sdsu.edu/sas
Direct Deposit: All financial aid and scholarships are disbursed by direct deposit. Direct Deposit disbursement begins during the week before the first day of classes each semester and continues throughout the semester as new awards are processed or changes to awards occur.
- Direct Deposit means that your financial aid or scholarship refund (the amount after institutional charges are deducted) may be deposited directly into your personal checking or savings account at your bank.
- Sign up online at the Student Account Services Web Site.
- Parent loan checks will continue to be mailed to the parent.
Disbursement Notification: Student Account Services will send you an e-mail notice when we:
- release your funds to pay university charges of registration fees (and housing)
- direct deposit funds to your bank account
University Charges: San Diego State University policy is to apply financial aid and/or scholarship funds directly to charges for the semester's registration fees, residence hall charges, and other institutional expenses (including financial aid overpayments) before releasing funds to you.
Student Account Services Online: For online payment, billing and account services, log on to Student Account Services on the Student Account Services Web site. View your "transaction history" to see how your funds were disbursed and applied toward your university charges.
Before funds can be disbursed, you must be enrolled at least half time and you must resolve any financial aid and student account holds affecting your aid. For some types of aid, you may need to complete additional information before disbursement of funds.
- Cal Grant B Access Grant - A student may request that their Cal Grant B Access Grant be disbursed directly to them. This request can be made at any time; however, if the grant has already been disbursed, the request would affect only future payments. The request may be made, in person, to Student Account Services.
- Federal Perkins Loan - if you are receiving this loan, you are required to complete and sign legal documents prior to disbursement. You can complete all documents and sign the promissory note online. SDSU's billing service, Educational Computer System, Inc. (ECSI) will send you an e-mail notice when your documents are available.
- Federal Work-Study paychecks are disbursed monthly based on hours worked the previous month as submitted on a timesheet to your supervisor. A pay date schedule is available:
- from the Center for Human Resources - Student Payroll
- from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- from your employer
Refunds
See also:
All refund checks will be mailed to the address on file with the Office of the Registrar. Make sure that your address is updated at the SDSU WebPortal to ensure timely delivery of your refund.
If you paid your registration or tuition fees online using our electronic check (ACH) process, please be aware that if you are due a refund for either withdrawing from the university or dropping units by the schedule adjustment deadline that you will receive your refund in the form of an SDSU refund check.
Please Note: If you used CashNet™ SmartPay to pay your spring fees, a credit will be processed to your credit card.Examples of refund calculations are available upon request at Student Account Services. Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained from Student Account Services. Refunds may be applied against other amounts due to the university.
See the Refund Policy for an explanation of full, prorated, and parking fee refunds.
Spring 2010 Prorated Refund Schedule
Withdrawal Date |
Days Attended |
Percent Refunded |
|---|---|---|
1/20/2010 |
1 |
99.138% |
1/21/2010 |
2 |
98.276% |
1/22/2010 |
3 |
97.414% |
1/23/2010 |
4 |
96.552% |
1/24/2010 |
5 |
95.690% |
1/25/2010 |
6 |
94.828% |
1/26/2010 |
7 |
93.966% |
1/27/2010 |
8 |
93.103% |
1/28/2010 |
9 |
92.241% |
1/29/2010 |
10 |
91.379% |
1/30/2010 |
11 |
90.517% |
1/31/2010 |
12 |
89.655% |
2/1/2010 |
13 |
88.793% |
2/2/2010 |
14 |
87.931% |
2/3/2010 |
15 |
87.069% |
2/4/2010 |
16 |
86.207% |
2/5/2010 |
17 |
85.345% |
2/6/2010 |
18 |
84.483% |
2/7/2010 |
19 |
83.621% |
2/8/2010 |
20 |
82.759% |
2/9/2010 |
21 |
81.897% |
2/10/2010 |
22 |
81.034% |
2/11/2010 |
23 |
80.172% |
2/12/2010 |
24 |
79.310% |
2/13/2010 |
25 |
78.448% |
2/14/2010 |
26 |
77.586% |
2/15/2010 |
27 |
76.724% |
2/16/2010 |
28 |
75.862% |
2/17/2010 |
29 |
75.000% |
2/18/2010 |
30 |
74.138% |
2/19/2010 |
31 |
73.276% |
2/20/2010 |
32 |
72.414% |
2/21/2010 |
33 |
71.552% |
2/22/2010 |
34 |
70.690% |
2/23/2010 |
35 |
69.828% |
2/24/2010 |
36 |
68.966% |
2/25/2010 |
37 |
68.103% |
2/26/2010 |
38 |
67.241% |
2/27/2010 |
39 |
66.379% |
2/28/2010 |
40 |
65.517% |
3/1/2010 |
41 |
64.655% |
3/2/2010 |
42 |
63.793% |
3/3/2010 |
43 |
62.931% |
3/4/2010 |
44 |
62.069% |
3/5/2010 |
45 |
61.207% |
3/6/2010 |
46 |
60.345% |
3/7/2010 |
47 |
59.483% |
3/8/2010 |
48 |
58.621% |
3/9/2010 |
49 |
57.759% |
3/10/2010 |
50 |
56.897% |
3/11/2010 |
51 |
56.034% |
3/12/2010 |
52 |
55.172% |
3/13/2010 |
53 |
54.310% |
3/14/2010 |
54 |
53.448% |
3/15/2010 |
55 |
52.586% |
3/16/2010 |
56 |
51.724% |
3/17/2010 |
57 |
50.862% |
3/18/2010 |
58 |
50.000% |
3/19/2010 |
59 |
49.138% |
3/20/2010 |
60 |
48.276% |
3/21/2010 |
61 |
47.414% |
3/22/2010 |
62 |
46.552% |
3/23/2010 |
63 |
45.690% |
3/24/2010 |
64 |
44.828% |
3/25/2010 |
65 |
43.966% |
3/26/2010 |
66 |
43.103% |
3/27/2010 |
67 |
42.241% |
3/28/2010 |
68 |
41.379% |
4/5/2010* |
69 |
40.517% |
* No refund after this date.
Spring 2010 Student Parking Refund Schedule
Dates |
Car |
M/C |
Overnight |
Car & Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 20 - 26 |
$135.00 |
$34.00 |
$78.00 |
$213.00 |
Jan. 27 - Feb 9 |
$101.00 |
$26.00 |
$59.00 |
$160.00 |
Feb. 10 - Feb. 26 |
$68.00 |
$17.00 |
$39.00 |
$107.00 |
Mar. 1 - Mar. 26 |
$34.00 |
$9.00 |
$20.00 |
$54.00 |
Mar. 29 onward |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Liability for Payment
It is the student's responsibility to be aware of total fees due whether or not an invoice is received from the university. Students with an approved Petition for Late Schedule Adjustment must pay in addition to the $20.00 late add fee any fees that may be due as a result of the added units. For example, a student enrolled in 6 units has an approved Petition to add 3 additional units. In addition to the $20.00 late fee, the fees for the difference between part-time and full-time fees are due BEFORE the add is processed by the Office of the Registrar.
Please note: Dropping a class after the schedule adjustment deadline (based on approved petition only) does not reduce your fee liability. If you are enrolled in 6 units and add 3 units and drop 3 units, you will still be liable for full-time fees.
Students submitting authorization to bill a third party for their fees will be held responsible for the payment if the third party agency fails to pay.
Should a student or former student fail to pay a fee or debt owed to the institution or if a check is dishonored, the institution may "withhold permission to register, to use facilities for which a fee is authorized to be charged, to receive services, materials, food or merchandise or any combination of the above from any person owing a debt" until the debt is paid (see Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381).
Prospective students who register for courses offered by the university are obligated for the payment of fees associated with registration for those courses. Failure to cancel registration in any course for an academic term prior to the first day of the academic term obligates the student to pay fees, including any tuition, for the reservation of space in the course.
The institution may not allow a student to register or receive official transcripts of grades or other services offered by the institution if the student owes fees or another debt to the institution. If a person believes he or she does not owe all or part of an asserted unpaid obligation, that person may contact Student Account Services to obtain a "Petition for Special Consideration." Student Account Services, or another office on campus to which they may refer the person, will review all pertinent information and will advise the person of its conclusions.
Unpaid debts may be sent to a collection agency. Should the debt be referred to a collection agency, the student will be responsible for costs incurred by the university, its agents, contractors and assigns in the collection of the delinquent obligation. It may further result in notification of the delinquency to credit bureau organizations.