Paying for Registration Fees

A Student Orientation PresentationBy Student Financial Services

FEE NOTICE

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.

The CostRegistration Fees

Part Time Full Time(6.0 units or less) (6.1 or more)

$2,433.00 $3,582.00

Non-Resident Tuition fee of $372.00 per unit, must be paid in addition to the mandatory fees.

Extended Learning Special Session Credit Classes (classes with “EX” in session) are additional fees to

above listed fees.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:www.csusm.edu/sfs

Payment Deadlines

It is the responsibility of the student to know their payment deadline date.

This information can be found on our website:

www.csusm.edu/sfs

Where can I make a payment?

At Cougar Central

On-line

Via U.S. Postal Services CSU San Marcos

University Cashiers333 South Twin Oaks Valley RoadSan Marcos, CA 92096-0001

Use the silver 24-hour Drop Box on northwest wall of Tukwut Courtyard

Set up an installment plan at http://tuitionpay.com/csusm

Where and How to Make Payments

Where and How to Make Payments

In Person

CashChecks Payable to CSU San Marcos. Include your student ID on the memo line. ATMDebitMoney Order

On Line Payments

Logon to your Student Center via mycsusm.edu. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. (a convenience fee added to amount paid).

Electronic Checks- there is no convenience fee

Tuition Payment Plan

Installment Payment Plan

Contract with Tuition Pay. Plan is set up for one term.

Non-refundable cost to enroll in the plan:$25.00 per term.

Depending on your payment method to Tuition Pay, additional fees may apply.

Contact Tuition Pay online at: https://tuitionpay.com/csusm

or 1.800.635.0120

All Cal Vet Waiver Authorizations (Plan B) for Dependents of Service Connected Disabled or Deceased Veterans you need

to either: Bring a copy to the Cashier’s Office

Scan or email a copy to sfs@csusm.edu Fax a copy to 760.750.3158

The Veterans Service Office does not forward a copy to SFS, so it is Your responsibility to provide that to us.

College Fee Waiver Authorization is good for an academic year and it covers Fall and Spring only.

This Fee Waiver does not qualify for a deferment.

Cal Vet Fee Waiver Recipients

Fee Deferments

Keeps you from having all of your classes dropped (due to non-payment) on a payment deadline.

There are many types of Fee Deferments but the

most common are Financial Aid, Third Party, and Tuition Payment Plan.

Student Accounts must be paid in full by the payment deadline

(unless you have a fee deferment.)

You will be DROPPED from ALL of your classes (even if a partial payment has

been made.)

Solution – Don’t be late!

What Happens if Payment is Late?

Fall and Spring Terms: Summer Term:First 2 weeks of each term First week of the

term

Add/Drop Period

You are eligible for a refund of the difference between Full-Time fees and Part-Time fees if you

drop from Full-Time to Part-Time during the add/drop period.

If you drop from Full-Time to Part-Time after the add/drop period you are not eligible for a refund.

Is the best and FASTEST way to receive your Financial Aid refund.

You can sign up yourself through your Student Center. On the left side of the page click on

Enroll in Direct Deposit.

Once you sign up, your student account is immediately updated. There are no delays

for processing time.

Direct Deposit

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Allows students to give SFS staff permission to speak with their designees about their

financial account.

FERPA will remain effective until revoked by student or the student graduates.

Form must be signed at the Cashier’s Office and student must present photo identification.

FERPA Release Form

Campus Email &Account Balance

Important! Please check your campus email account

daily!

We do not send out bills for tuition, so any information in regards to fees, deadlines, or an outstanding balance

on your account will besent via email.

Students MUST drop ALL of their classes prior to the first day of the term in order

not to owe a debt to the University.

What Do I Need To Do If I Choose Not To Attend CSUSM?

Come to Cashier’s Office during our office hours Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Call: 760.750.4490 • Email: sfs@csusm.edu

• Visit: www.csusm.edu/sfs

Additional Questions