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Using Finances and Financial Aid - My Account

Account Inquiry

  1. Select the "Account Inquiry" link below "My Menu" or below the "Finances" section of the Student Center.

    Screenshot showing the Account Inquiry link

  2. Click on one of the five tabs (summary, activity, charges due, payments, and pending financial aid) you wish to view. The "summary" tab displays summarized charges, payments, pending financial aid and due charges by term.

    Screenshot showing the Summary tab

  3. The "activity" tab lists all payments, charges, financial aid and refunds posted by date range and or term(s).

    Screenshot showing date range options on the "activity" tab

  4. The "charges due" tab displays a summary of unpaid charges by due date.

    Screenshot of the charges due tab

  5. The "payments" tab lists all payments including financial aid posted on your account by date range.

    Screenshot showing date ranges on the payments tab

  6. The "pending financial aid" tab can be viewed by one or all terms.

    Screenshot showing term options on the pending financial aid tab

Pay Your Fees

Select the "Make a Payment" link below "My Menu" or below the "Finances" section of the Student Center.

Screenshot showing the Make a Payment link and payment options

The E-Check option allows you to pay your balance by withdrawing funds from your checking account. Your bank routing and account numbers will be needed to complete the transaction. The E-Check option does not charge a convenience fee.

The second option is "Pay By Credit Card." Smart Pay accepts MasterCard, American Express and Discover. The Smart Pay option charges a 2.9% convenience fee.

Installment Plans, Short-Term Loans, and Book Loans

Partial payments are accepted only with an approved installment agreement. A non-refundable administrative fee is charged to sign up for Installment Plans, Short-Term Loans and Book Loans. Inquire at Student Account Services, BH 148, windows 8-10.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You do not have a past due balance for a prior term.
  • You are admitted for the current term.
  • You are not awarded Financial Aid for the term. (Book Loan excluded.)
  • You have not already paid your Registration Fees / Non-Resident Fees for the term. (Book Loan excluded.)
  • You must provide proof of employment for the Short-Term Loan and the Book Loan. (Estimated Financial Aid can be used in place of proof of employment for the Book Loan only.)
  • Campus I.D. card is required to set up installment plans.
  • You must have an overall GPA of 2.0 to participate in the Short-Term Loan and the Book Loan.

Spring 2010 Installment Plans:

Installment payments are accepted only with an APPROVED installment agreement. A non-refundable $33.00 administrative fee is charged to sign up for Installment Plans.

Applicable to State University Fees and Non-Resident Tuition.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Due Dates 4 PART Full -Time 4 PART Part-Time 3 PART Full -Time 3 PART Part-Time
First Payment
$357.25
$205.00
$555.00
$205.00
Jan 22
$620.25
$389.00
Feb 22
$620.25
$389.00
$831.50
$583.50
Mar 25
$620.25
$389.00
$831.50
$583.50
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Due Dates 4 PART Full -Time 4 PART Part-Time 3 PART Full-Time 3 PART Part-Time
First Payment
$825.25
$205.00
$1,023.00
$205.00
Jan 22
$620.25
$480.00
Feb 22
$620.25
$480.00
$831.50
$720.00
Mar 25
$620.25
$480.00
$831.50
$720.00
TEACHER CREDENTIAL
Due Dates 4 PART Full -Time 4 PART Part-Time 3 PART Full-Time 3 PART Part-Time
First Payment
$681.25
$205.00
$879.00
$205.00
Jan 22
$620.25
$452.00
Feb 22
$620.25
$452.00
$831.50
$678.00
Mar 25
$620.25
$452.00
$831.50
$678.00
DOCTORATE
Due Dates 4 PART 3 PART
First Payment
$1,289.00
$1,636.00
Jan 22
$1,084.66
Feb 22
$1,084.67
$1,453.50
Mar 25
$1,084.67
$1,453.50

Last day to apply, or pay first payment

  • 4 part installment: December 23, 2009
  • 3 part installment: February 19, 2010

To participate in an Installment Plan, students may print the contract and bring it in person to the Cashier’s windows located in Brotman Hall Room 148.

Students may also participate in the installment plan by mail or by using the “Installment Plan” drop box located on the first floor in Brotman Hall, across from room BH 155. (marked “Installment Plan Drop Box”).  The first payment due is the amount indicated in the above table payable by check accompanied by a signed (original only, photo copy not accepted) installment contract.  The contract must be signed by the student.  An Echeck payment or credit card payment via the payment website will not be accepted.  The installment plan does not cover course fees or other fees including those from a previous term.  Any such fees will need to be paid with your initial down payment or the installment plan will not be accepted.  If there are any problems with the paperwork, payment amount or the student is not eligible, the payment will be returned.  Please note, if the contract is not reflected on your student account, classes are subject to cancellation.  It is the student’s responsibility to check their MyCSULB to ensure payment is accurately reflected. For additional questions, contact Student Account Services at (562) 985-8280.

Spring 2010 Short-Term Loans:

The University offers two short-term loan programs. One is for assistance with paying registration fees and the other is for help to purchase books. Book loans are $400 for full-time students and $200 for part-time students. Registration loans are offered for the amount of your registration fees not including course fees. The last day to apply for either loan is February 19, 2010.

Registration loans for the semester are available beginning November 9, 2009. Book loan applications are available beginning January 8, 2010. Both will be disbursed as long as funds are available. Applications normally take 2 to 4 business days and book loan checks are mailed within 5 business days.

Registration fees plus a $15 processing fee for the Registration loan are due March 25, 2010. Book loans ($400/$200) plus a $15 processing fee are due March 25, 2010.

Request Parking Permit

You can purchase a parking permit through MyCSULB.

The deadline for requesting and paying for your Spring 2010 parking permit online to have it mailed to you is January 7, 2010. After January 8, 2010, you may purchase your parking permit in person. Cash, check, money order, cashier's check, and ATM/debit card payments are accepted at the Parking and Transportation Services Office and the Cashiers' Office.

Request Parking Online

Request parking and pay by E-check or credit card under the Finance section of the Student Center.

Choose the "Request Parking" link. On this page you can choose the term for which you would like to purchase parking. Then hit the "Go" button.

Screenshot of Parking Permit Request page

Select an automobile or motorcycle permit and click on the "Submit" button.

A pop up warning will display: "Request Submitted. Pay your parking fees by the due date to receive your parking permit in the mail." Please pay your parking fees by the due date in order to ensure that your parking permit will be mailed.

Your parking transaction is complete. You may now review your parking charge on the "activity" tab of "Account Inquiry."

Screenshot of a charge on the Account Activity tab

Request Parking By Mail

Select the parking option on the CSULB invoice for fees, tuition, and other charges. Add the amount to the balance due and send check, money order or cashier's check payable to CSULB to:

Cashiers' Office, BH 148
1250 Bellflower Blvd., MS-0103
Long Beach, CA 90840-0103

Write your Campus ID Number on your payment. Do not mail cash or write your MyCSULB password on your check. Your cancelled check is your receipt.

Request Parking In-Person

After January 8, 2010, you may purchase your parking permit in person. Cash, check, money order, cashier's check, and ATM/debit card payments are accepted at the Parking and Transportation Services Office and the Cashiers' Office.

1098T Forms

From the Finances section of the Student Center click on "other financial…" drop-down menu.

Screenshot showing the "other financial..." menu

Options to Request Your 1098-T Form

  • Choose to receive your 1098T Form either electronically online or on paper forms via the US Mail by selecting the "1098T Print Option" link in the "other financial…" drop-down menu.

Screenshot of print options

Review 1098-T Detail

  • After clicking the "1098-T Detail Inquiry" link from the "other financial…" drop-down menu, enter the calendar year you wish to view. For example, 2006.
  • The 1098T Data screen can be printed for your records.

Screenshot of 1098T statement details

You can choose to view the detail for each reporting box by clicking on the "Box 1-5 Details" link

Screenshot showing where to find the Box 1-5 Details link

The detail link lists all charges and or adjustments for each reporting box number.

Screenshot of line item details