Fees and Finances — Basics
How Much to Pay
Here are the basic registration fees that all students must pay. Fees are subject to change without advance notice.
If you are taking 0-6 units:
| Basic Registration Fee | Undergrad | Graduate | Teacher Credential |
Ed. D. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University | 884.00 | 1,089.00 | 1,026.00 | 3,690.00 |
| Facility | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Associated Students Inc. | 44.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 |
| Instructionally Related Activities | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| University Student Union | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Student ID Card | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Student Health Center | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Total Basic Registration Fee Per Semester | 1,056.00 | 1,261.00 | 1,198.00 | 3,862.00 |
If you are taking 7 Units or More:
| Basic Registration Fee | Undergrad | Graduate | Teacher Credential |
Ed. D. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University | 1,525.00 | 1,878.00 | 1,769.00 | 3,690.00 |
| Facility | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Associated Students Inc. | 44.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 |
| Instructionally Related Activities | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| University Student Union | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Student ID Card | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Student Health Center | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Total Basic Registration Fee Per Semester | 1,697.00 | 2,050.00 | 1,941.00 | 3,862.00 |
Teacher Credential Program participants are postbaccalaureate students who have been admitted to a Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Special Education teaching credential. Students pursuing an advanced or service credential or who are simultaneously enrolled in a Master's program pay the Graduate rate.
Non-Resident Fees
The total nonresident tuition fee charged a student in an academic year will not exceed $10,170.00. If you are not a resident of California , you must add $339 to the above totals for each unit of credit you take.
Example for a non-resident undergraduate who wishes to register for 12 units:
Find your Total Basic Registration Fee in the table above: $1,697.00
Multiply the number of units you will take by 339: 12 units X 339 = $4,068.00
Add the answers: $1,697 + $4,068 = $5,765.00
You may be exempt from nonresident classification if you are a teacher, military service member, CSU staff member, a California high school graduate who has attended a California high school at least three years, or a dependent child of California residents. If so, you must apply for an exemption every semester through Enrollment Services. See Establishing Residency.
Other Fees and Charges
Here are the other fees and charges you may have to pay as a student at CSULB. Check it to see which other fees and charges may apply to you.
Note:
- Some classes charge course fees for special materials or activities.
- For parking fees and how to obtain a parking permit, read How to Request a Parking Permit.
- These fees and charges are not refundable.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application or Reapplication Fee Pay when you apply or reapply to CSULB. |
$ 55.00 |
| Commencement/Diploma Fee Pay when you file your Request to Graduate. |
$ 40.00 |
| Dishonored Check Charge Charged to your account if your bank cannot honor any check you write to CSULB. |
$ 20.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit | $150.00 |
| Disputed Credit Card Fee | $ 10.00 |
| Installment Plan Fee | $ 33.00 |
| Late Payment Fee Charged to your account if you miss certain administrative deadlines |
$ 10.00 |
| Late Registration Fee (non-refundable) Pay if you register on or after the first day of instruction. |
$ 25.00 |
| Missed Deadline Fee Charged to your account if you miss certain payment or administrative deadlines. |
$ 10.00 |
| Refund Processing Fee | $ 10.00 |
| Replacement CSULB ID Card | $ 5.00 |
| Short-term / Book Loan / Tuition Deferment Fee | $ 15.00 |
| Official Transcript Fee | $ 4.00 |
| Expedited Official Transcript Fee Pay for faster delivery of your official transcript. |
$ 10.00 |
| Charges by Other University Departments | Various |
When to Pay
Paying Your Fees Before Classes Start
Fees are due 30 days from registration or by the pre-semester payment deadline, whichever date comes first. The pre-semester payment deadline is:
- Fall 2008: August 20, 2008
Deadline to pay fees before instruction begins
- Spring 2008: January 16, 2008
Deadline to pay fees before instruction begins
Once the pre-semester payment deadline has passed, payment is due the same day of registration.
These same deadlines apply if you add classes or are moved from a waitlist into classes and, as a result, owe additional fees. If you do not pay by your payment due date, you will be dropped from your classes unless you have a financial aid fee deferment in place.
You are encouraged to make payment immediately to confirm your registration requests and to avoid possible cancellation of all or some of your classes. You may make a payment before you register but must check your account at MyCSULB immediately after registering to determine if any additional fees are due. If you qualify for a full or partial financial aid fee deferment or have a third party sponsorship, you will only need to pay any remaining balance due.
You are responsible for confirming your enrollment by making any payment necessary even if you do not receive an invoice or reminder of a balance due and deadline date. Make sure you check your account balance regularly at MyCSULB for payment due dates and financial aid activity, to pay fees, verify payment has been received and processed and to track and pay additional fees due to schedule adjustments or being moved from a waitlist into a class.
It is also your responsibility to drop classes, regardless of the reason, by the published deadlines to avoid charges or be eligible for a full or pro-rated refund. Failure to track your enrollment and student account records may result in charges and holds, restricting access to critical university services.
If you had a Financial Aid fee deferment in place when you registered, and are later determined ineligible for aid, or you decline your aid, you must drop your classes.
Students who do not plan to attend any classes should drop all classes before the first day of instruction. Once instruction begins, students who drop all their classes will owe pro-rated fees based on the date of withdrawal.
Paying Your Fees After Classes Start
Late Registration Fee
If you register on or after the first day of instruction, your basic registration fees will include an additional $25 non-refundable Late Registration Fee.
The Late Registration Fee is charged beginning:
- Fall 2008: September 2, 2008
Instruction begins
- Spring 2008: January 28, 2008
Instruction begins
You are subject to the Late Registration Fee if not enrolled, for whatever reason, prior to the first day of instruction.
Fee Payment Deadlines
Once the pre-semester payment deadline has passed, payment is due the same day of registration.
The final deadline to pay fees is:
- Fall 2008: September 29, 2008
Census
- Spring 2008: February 22, 2008
Census
A $10 late payment fee will be assessed on balances past due after August 20, 2008 and after September 29, 2008 for the Fall 2008 term. For the Spring 2008 term, the late payment fee will be assessed after January 16, 2008 and after February 22, 2008 .
If payment is not made, a hold will be placed on your account, preventing further enrollment activity, transcript and other services. You will not be cancelled from classes immediately.
Students who fail to pay by the final deadline with a balance greater than $800 will have all their classes cancelled, owe pro-rated fees for these classes, have a hold put on their account until the pro-rated fees are paid, be withdrawn from the University and may not be eligible to re-enroll.
You are responsible for confirming your enrollment by making any payment necessary even if you do not receive an invoice or reminder of a balance due and deadline date. Make sure you check your account balance regularly at MyCSULB for payment due dates and financial aid activity, to pay fees, verify payment has been received and processed and to track and pay additional fees due to schedule adjustments.
It is also your responsibility to drop classes, regardless of the reason, by the published deadlines to avoid charges or be eligible for a full or pro-rated refund. Failure to track your enrollment and student account records may result in charges and holds, restricting access to critical university services.
If you had a Financial Aid fee deferment in place when you registered, and are later determined ineligible for aid, or you decline your aid, you must drop your classes.
Students who do not plan to attend any classes should drop all classes before the first day of instruction. Once instruction begins, students who drop all their classes will owe pro-rated fees based on the date of withdrawal.
How to Pay
| To Pay By: | Go To: | Remember: |
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| Personal Check, Cashiers' Payable to California State |
*The University is not responsible for delayed or lost mail. | 
Please do not
Please allow 10 working days for mailed payments to be viewed and processed prior to your fee due date. |
ATM/Debit Cards |
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E-Check |
MyCSULB |
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| SmartPay for Credit Cards: |
MyCSULB |
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The University has contracted with CASHNet SmartPay to accept credit card payments. SmartPay charges a 2.9% convenience fee on all payment transactions. There is no convenience fee to pay by E-Check at MyCSULB or in person with ATM/Debit, check, money order, or cash.
If you pay by credit card or e-check, you will receive email confirmation or may print your receipt online. If you pay by mail or drop box, your cancelled check will serve as your receipt. If you would like a cash register receipt, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment and make your request clear. If you pay in person, you will receive a cash register receipt. For a duplicate receipt, go to the Cashiers' Office or contact Student Account Services, (562) 985-8280.
To view your account summary and make payment by credit card or e-check, go to MyCSULB .
Dishonored Checks
A $20 dishonored check fee will be charged to your account if a personal check or e-check is returned dishonored for any reason. You will receive a letter from the University notifying you to pay the $20 immediately plus the amount of the dishonored check or e-check in cash, cashier's check, money order, or by credit card. Personal checks will not be accepted for repayment of dishonored checks.
Disputed Credit Card Charges
Contact Student Account Services, BH-148, windows 8,9,10 or (562) 985-8280, before disputing a credit card charge through your bank. If a credit card charge on your student account is disputed, a $10 disputed charge fee will be charged to your account and you will owe the University the $10 fee plus the amount of the original credit card charge. If you pay your registration fees by credit card and that payment is later disputed by you, Student Account Services may cancel your classes and place a financial hold on your access to transcripts, grades and registration.
For additional information on financial programs, parking permits, refunds, etc, go to Fees and Finances – Details.