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California State University, Long Beach

This information is for continuing and new CSULB students only. Open University students should go to CCPE.

Fees and Finances – Basics

How Much to Pay

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.

Here are the Basic Registration Fees for all matriculated and approved CSU Visitor and Concurrent Enrollment students for Summer 2009 registration.

Per Unit State University Fee Schedule

Units Undegraduate Fees Teacher Credential Fees Graduate Fees CSU Ed.D. Fee
1 $217 $251 $266 N/A
2 $434 $502 $532 N/A
3 $651 $753 $798 N/A
4 $868 $1,004 $1,064 N/A
5 $885 $1,026 $1,089 N/A
6 $885 $1,026 $1,089 N/A
7 $1,120 $1,295 $1,372 $3963
8 $1,280 $1,480 $1,568 $3963
9 $1,440 $1,665 $1,764 $3963
10 $1,524 $1,770 $1,878 N/A
11 $1,524 $1,770 $1,878 N/A
12 $1,524 $1,770 $1,878 N/A

Mandatory Additional Fees

All Students

FeeAmount
University Student Union Fee: $37.00
Instructionally Related Activities Fee: $8.00
Associated Students Incorporated Fee: $33.00

Matriculated Students Only

FeeAmount
Student Health Service Fee: $45.00

CSULB Non Resident Matriculated Students

Add $339 per unit to your state-supported basic registration fee total shown above. If you paid non-resident fees in prior terms and believe you are now eligible for resident fees, see Establishing Residency.

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges (non-refundable)

FeeAmount
Dishonored Check Charge$20
Disputed Credit Card Fee$10
Late Payment Fee
(assessed on balances past due after Full Summer Session (SSD, I, SNS, RNS):May 19, 2010;Session I (S1S, 6WI):May 19, 2010andSession III (S3S, 6W3):May 19, 2010 )
$10
Late Registration Fee $25
Refund Processing Fee$10

When to Pay

For registration March 16 - August 20, 2009: Fees are due 30 days from the date you register for classes OR by Full Summer Session (SSD, I, SNS, RNS):May 19, 2010;Session I (S1S, 6WI):May 19, 2010andSession III (S3S, 6W3):May 19, 2010 whichever date comes first. You are encouraged to make payment immediately to confirm your registration requests and to avoid cancellation of all or some of your classes.

If you add classes or are moved from a waitlist into classes and as a result owe additional fees, your payment is due within 30 days, or by Full Summer Session (SSD, I, SNS, RNS):May 19, 2010;Session I (S1S, 6WI):May 19, 2010andSession III (S3S, 6W3):May 19, 2010, whichever date comes first. Failure to pay the additional payment will result in cancellation of the added class.

For registration after Full Summer Session (SSD, I, SNS, RNS):May 19, 2010;Session I (S1S, 6WI):May 19, 2010andSession III (S3S, 6W3):May 19, 2010: Check your account statement at MyCSULB for your payment due date. If payment is not made by your due date, a hold will be placed on your account preventing enrollment in Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 classes, and preventing transcripts and other services. You will NOT be cancelled from classes and will incur fees for any classes you do not drop.

How to Pay

To Pay By:Go To: Remember:

Personal Check,Cashiers'
Check, or Money Order

Payable to California State
University, Long Beach (CSULB)

Cashiers' Office, BH-148

"Student Payment Drop Box" in Brotman Hall courtyard

Any U.S. Mail box*

*The University is not responsible for delayed or lost mail.

Stop!
Please do not
place cash in a
drop box!

Mail your payment to:
Cashiers' Office, BH-148, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA
90840-0103

Please allow 10 working days for mailed payments to be viewed and processed prior to your fee due date.

ATM/Debit Cards

Cashiers' Office, BH-148

Housing Office Parking and Transportation Services

Student Health Center

  • Have your campus ID ready.
  • Have your ATM/Debit card ready.

E-Check
Electronic Check

MyCSULB
  • Have your campus ID ready.
  • Have your checking account information ready (Located at the botttom of your personal check).
SmartPay for credit cards MasterCard, Discover, American Express (VISA not accepted) MyCSULB
  • Have your campus ID ready.
  • Have your credit card number and expiration date ready.
  • SmartPay charges a 2.9% Convenience Fee.

The campus has contracted with CASHNet SmartPay to accept your credit card payments. SmartPay charges a 2.9% convenience fee on all payment transactions.

There is no convenience fee to pay by E-Check on http://my.csulb.edu or in person with ATM/Debit, check, money order, or cash.

Open University students continue to pay in person at College of Continuing and Professional Education, FEC-104. The above payment methods do not apply.

Cashiers' Office, BH-148

Spring Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 7 pm; Fridays, 9 am - 5 pm
Summer Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

If you pay by credit card, your credit card statement is your receipt. If you pay by e-check, a receipt will be mailed to you. 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.

To view your account summary online, 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.