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Housing Fees

1. What is the $400 Initial Payment?

Your initial payment is required to complete the application process. It will be applied towards your total cost of housing for the academic year. The initial payment ($400) required to complete the application, will be deducted from the first month payment. The initial payment is non-refundable.

2. What are my payment options?

Pay in full - You may send in a check to the Housing Office on or before August 1, 2013. The amount you owe for the academic year varies depending on your room type and meal plan. Note: when making a payment in full please take into consideration your initial payment which can be deducted from the total amount. For further charges, please feel free to call the Housing Office.

Installment Payment - You can choose to pay in 8 monthly payments. A one-time $40 installment fee will be added to the total cost. If you will be receiving financial aid you will need to choose this plan.

Additional Fees: All residents are required to pay an additional $20 social fee and if on a payment plan, a $40 fee is added to the above rates.

3. What is the cost for the room and meal for the academic year?

Additional Fees: All residents are required to pay an additional $20 social fee and if on a payment plan, a $40 fee is added to the above rates.

Academic Year Rates 2013-2014

 

  • Double + 10 meal plan = $10,300
  • Double + Block Plan (210 meals per semester) = $10,526
  • Double + 19 meal plan = $10,748

Additional Fees: All residents are required to pay an additional $20 social fee and if on a payment plan, a $40 fee is added to the above rates.

Potential Estimated Monthly Payments (8 Payments - Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr, May )

 

  • Double + 10 meal plan = $1,287.00
  • Double + Block Plan (210 meals per semester) = $1,315.75
  • Double + 19 meal plan = $1,343.50

Payments above are only estimates and could end up being a different dollar amount. First payment will include the $20 social fee and $40 installment fee.  The initial payment ($400) required to complete the application, will be deducted from the first month payment.

4. Can financial aid be used to cover housing payments?

Yes; however, financial aid cannot be used for the initial payment. The university applies your aid first to registration fees, second to housing payments and third to any other outstanding payments that may be due. You are required to select the installment payment plan if you are receiving aid.

5. Will my aid cover all college expenses?

No. Very few students receive enough aid to cover all expenses. So, expect to cover some expenses yourself.

6. May I use loan money towards housing?

Yes; however, loans cannot be used for the initial payment. The university applies your loans first to registration fees, second to housing payments and third to any other outstanding payments that may be due.

7. How can I find additional information on financial aid?

You may contact the Financial Aid Office at (562) 985-4641.