Student Account Services Spring 2023 Money Matters

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Student Account Services

Spring 2023 Money Matters

Money Matters 3

Liability for Payment 3

Tuition & Fees 4

● San Diego Campus Basic Tuition & Fees 4

● Imperial Valley Campus Basic Tuition & Fees 5

● Student Involvement & Representation Fee 5

● Professional Program Fee 5

● Tuition for Nonresident Student (Foreign or Out of State) 6

● Course Fees 6

o Instructional Course Fees 6

o Mandatory Course & Lab Fees 6

● Immediate Access Fee 8

● Fees for Sports Classes Offered by the ARC for Credit 10

● Miscellaneous Campus Fees 11

● Late Registration Fee 13

● Parking Permit Fees and Information 13

● ID Card Fee and Information 13

Payment Options 14

● Online -ACH (Electronic Check) 14

● Online Credit Card 14

● Mail –Check or Certified Funds 15

● In Person Payments 15

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● Wire Transfer Payments 15

● Basic Tuition Installment Plan 15

● Out of State & Foreign Tuition Installment Plan 16

● Fee Waivers 17

● Financial Aid Tuition and Fee Payment Postponement 18

Disbursement of Financial Aid and Scholarship Funds 18

● Notification and Schedule 18

● Receiving your Funds 19

● Parent Loans 19

● View Disbursement Information 19

Refunds of Non-Financial Aid Funds 20

● Refund Policy 20

● Return to Title IV 21

● Full Refund 21

● Tuition and Fees Prorated Refund Schedule 21

● Student Parking Fee Refund Schedule 24

Appeals Process 24

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Spring 2023 Money Matters

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 fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to

increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory system wide fees, are

subject to change 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 Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in

mandatory system wide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working

Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 -66028.6 of the Education

Code).

Students will be liable for amounts that become due as a result of such change.

Transition to my.SDSU

SDSU has transition to a singular portal: my.SDSU that will streamline the enrollment, registration,

financial aid and student accounts processes. In addition to this change, SDSU will move to a "post-pay

model" for paying Basic Tuition & Fees. This means you will now pay basic tuition and fees in my.SDSU

after you have enrolled in Spring 2023 classes.

The due date for all Basic Tuition and Fees will be January 11, 2023. Failure to pay your Basic Tuition

and Fees (including Non-resident Tuition and Professional Program Fees) may result in enrollment

cancellation from your Spring 2023 courses.

To avoid enrollment cancellation, students must pay their Basic Tuition and Fees in full, enroll in a

tuition payment plan, or have their 3rd Party documentation submitted to Student Account Services.

Students who register after the payment deadline through add/drop, will have a due date of 3 days

following their enrollment, and will be canceled 3 days following the add/drop date.

All Cashier Holds must be cleared prior to paying for registration. Payments to clear financial holds

must be made by cash, debit cards, money order, or certified check. Inquire at Student Account

Services for more information.

Liability of Payment

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of total fees due whether or not an invoice is received.

Students with an approved Petition for Late Schedule Adjustment must pay, in addition to the

$50.00 late registration fee, any fees that may be due as a result of the added units. For example, if a

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student is currently enrolled in 6 units and has an approved Petition to add 3 additional units, in

addition to the $50.00 late registration fee and $20 late fee, the fees for the difference between part-

time and full-time fees are due BEFORE the Office of the Registrar will process the add request.

Please note: Dropping a class after the schedule adjustment deadline (based on approved Petition only)

does not reduce your fee liability. If you are enrolled in 9 units and drop 3 units, you will still be liable for

full-time Basic Tuition and Fees.

Students submitting authorization to bill a third party for their Basic Tuition and Fees will be held

responsible for payment if the third party agency fails to pay. According to Title 5, of the California

Code of Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381, should a student or former student fail to pay any

debt owed to the institution, the institution may "withhold permission to register, to use facilities for

which a fee is authorized to be charged, to receive services, materials, food or merchandise or any

combination of the above from any person owing a debt" until the debt is paid.

Prospective students who register for courses offered by the university are obligated for the payment

of Basic Tuition and Fees associated with registration for those courses. Failure to cancel registration in

any course for an academic term prior to the first day of the academic term gives rise to an obligation

to pay Basic Tuition and Fees including any amounts due for the reservation of space in the course.

Basic Tuition and Fees

Basic Tuition and Fees are required of all students. Nonresident and Graduate Business students pay the

Basic Tuition and Fees as listed below and additional per unit tuition and fees (see Professional Business

Fee and Nonresident Tuition sections below).

*Campus fees are determined by your home campus (the campus to which you were admitted). If you

transfer from one campus to another, you will be subject to your new home campus fees.

Thesis extension, other zero unit courses and half unit courses are charged as one unit for fee

purposes. Auditors pay the same fee as students carrying courses for credit.

San Diego Campus Spring 2023 Basic Tuition and Fees

(Nonresident and Graduate Business students are charged an additional amount)

Under-

Graduate

Part-Time

Under-

Graduate

Full-Time

Teacher

Credential

Part-Time

Teacher

Credential

Full-Time

Graduate

Part-Time

Graduate

Full-Time

Doctoral

Physical

Therapy

Doctoral

Basic Tuition

1,665

2,871

1,932

3,330

2,082

3,588

5,919

8,598

Student Body

Association Fee*

Student Body

Center Fee*

432

Health Facility Fee*

Health & Wellness

Fee*

215

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Library Service Fee*

Instructionally

Related Activities

256

Student Success

Fee*

228

Total:

$2,881

$4,087

$3,148

$4,546

$3,298

$4,804

$7,135

$9,814

*Campus Fees Part Time – (0-6 units) Full Time – (6.1 + units)

Imperial Valley Campus Spring 2023 Basic Tuition and Fees

(Nonresident and Graduate Business students are charged an additional amount)

Under-

Graduate

Part-Time

Under-

Graduate

Full-Time

Teacher

Credential

Part-Time

Teacher

Credential

Full-Time

Graduate

Part-Time

Graduate

Full-Time

Doctoral

Physical

Therapy

Doctoral

Basic Tuition

1,665

2,871

1,932

3,330

2,082

3,588

5,919

8,598

Student Body

Association

Fee*

Student

Union Fee*

Health

Facility Fee*

Health &

Wellness

Fee*

215

Instructionall

y Related

Activities*

118.50

Student

Success Fee*

Total:

$2,090.50

$3,296.50

$2,357.50

$3,755.50

$2,507.50

$4,013.50

$6,344.50

$9,023.50

*Campus Fees Part Time – (0-6 units) Full Time – (6.1 + units)

Student Involvement and Representation Fee $2.00 (SIRF – Optional Fee)

The CSU Board of Trustees adopted the SIRF, establishing a stable funding model for the California

State Student Association (CSSA). The new funding model expands independence and builds capacity

to engage students in advocacy and policy making. The funding model consists of a $2 per-term fee

assessed to each CSU student, on a voluntary basis, allowing the choice to opt-out each semester.

SDSU students can opt out of this fee by logging into my.SDSU, selecting the following:

1. Select “Financial Account”

2. Select “Account Inquiry”

3. Click “SIRF Opt Out” button

4. Select Reason

5. Click “Opt Out”

The deadline for opting out of SIRF is 30 days after the term census date. For the Spring 2023 term

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Graduate students in the College of Business must pay $270 per unit for all units taken as

a requirement for graduation with the following degrees. This fee is in addition to Basic

Tuition and Fees and Nonresident tuition.

In addition to Tuition and Fees, foreign and out-of-state students will be charged tuition for

all units attempted at a rate of

$396 per unit.

For tuition purposes, zero unit and half-unit courses are counted as one unit. Auditors pay the

same tuition as students carrying courses for credit.

that day is March 15, 2023.

Professional Program Fee

●

MS Accountancy

●

MBA Master of Business

●

MS Business Administration

●

MS Information Systems

A fee waiver is available for courses that are not used to meet degree requirements (excluding

prerequisite courses). Contact the Graduate Business Programs Office, EBA 448, for details.

Tuition for Nonresident Students (Foreign or Out-Of-State)

Tuition for Nonresident students may be paid using any of the methods outlined under Payment

Options. If you are subject to non-resident tuition and do not pay in full prior to the due date, your

enrollment will be canceled. Students can also avoid enrollment cancellation by enrolling in a Tuition

Payment Plan.

Health Insurance (mandatory for foreign students) is approximately $1,282.00 per year.

Minimum Payment Requirements for Foreign Students:

●

Undergraduate foreign students must pay for, or sign a tuition fee installment payment

agreement for a minimum of 12 units.

●

Graduate foreign students must pay for, or sign a tuition fee installment payment agreement

for a minimum of 9 units.

Course Fees for Spring 2023

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Course

Class #

Amount

ART

148, 240, 241, 248, 250, 340,

341, 342A, 348, 440, 441,

445C, 448, 450, 451, 453,

454, 540, 541, 542, 544, 545,

552, 553

$ 20.00

ART

203, 403, 407

$ 25.00

ART

103, 210, 216, 410, 416, 516,

616

$ 10.00

ASTR

109

$ 14.00

BIOL

100L

$ 10.00

BIOL

101L, 203L, 212, 261, 350,

354L, 436, 509, 517, 523,

526, 530, 531

$ 25.00

BIOL

204L, 514

$ 20.00

BIOL

211L

$ 22.00

BIOL

366L

$ 28.00

BIOL

496, 525

$ 30.00

BIOL

512, 518, 524, 528

$ 40.00

BIOL

515, 556, 557

$ 50.00

BIOL

516A, 516B

$ 60.00

BIOL

562

$ 150.00

BIOL

567L

$ 100.00

CHEM

100, 410A, 897

$ 25.00

CHEM

102

$ 45.00

CHEM

200, 202, 251

$ 30.00

CHEM

201

$ 35.00

CHEM

232L

$ 50.00

CHEM

417

$ 40.00

CHEM

432L, 457

$ 70.00

CHEM

536

$ 100.00

CHEM

567

$ 140.00

CHEM

797, 798

$ 15.00

CIV E

121, 218, 220

$ 10.00

CIV E

302, 612

$ 25.00

CIV E

463

$ 35.00

CIV E

482, 495

$ 20.00

COMPE

375, 470L

$ 30.00

COMPE

491, 496

$ 50.00

COMPE

270

$ 20.00

CON E

320, 401

$ 20.00

E E

210

$ 20.00

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E E

330L, 430L

$ 30.00

E E

491

$ 50.00

ENS

265L

$ 25.00

ENS

304L

$ 40.00

ENS

389A

$ 30.00

ENS

322, 437A

$ 20.00

ENV E

363

$ 35.00

GEOL

101, 550

$ 20.00

GEOL

200

$ 70.00

GEOL

205

$ 35.00

GEOL

221

$ 78.00

GEOL

300, 505

$ 15.00

GEOL

306, 508

$ 150.00

GEOL

307, 324, 412, 514

$ 25.00

GEOL

530

$ 80.00

M E

241

$ 35.00

M E

495

$ 25.00

MUSIC

160, 204, 214, 215, 216, 217,

218, 260, 360, 560

$ 20.00

NURS

202, 300

$ 60.00

NURS

206

$ 110.00

NURS

320

$ 20.00

NURS

354

$ 45.00

NURS

356

$ 35.00

NURS

400

$ 25.00

NURS

501L, 657

$ 120.00

NURS

655

$ 150.00

NUTR

302L

$ 45.00

NUTR

205

$ 55.00

NUTR

405

$ 35.00

OCEAN

100

$ 25.00

PHYS

182A, 182B, 195L, 196L, 357

$ 25.00

PHYS

197L

$ 45.00

PHYS

311

$ 85.00

PHYS

553

$ 150.00

SLHS

525, 629, 630

$ 150.00

SLHS

539

$ 11.00

TFM

314, 361

$ 25.00

TFM

321, 561

$ 15.00

TFM

327

$ 10.00

TFM

522, 560

$ 20.00

THEA

240, 447, 547

$ 10.00

THEA

349, 554A, 554B

$ 20.00

THEA

448

$ 50.00

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THEA

541

$ 35.00

THEA

546

$ 15.00

Equitable Access Fee

Equitable Access is a program that provides every SDSU undergraduate student access to their

required textbooks by the first day of class, all for $22 per credit. This program will provide all

undergraduate students with access to their required course materials before the start of classes and

they can keep that access through the add/drop date (January 31, 2023 at 7:59 pm) even if they opt

out of the program. The program provides undergraduates with predictable pricing which allows them

to budget for their course materials semester to semester.

Here is more information on How the Equitable Access Program Works.

Immediate Access Fee

The Immediate Access (IA) Program is designed to help graduate students save money and have digital

access to their materials by the first day of class. The Immediate Access Program is a team effort

between the Bookstore, San Diego State University, the faculty, and the publishers to provide students

with the best cost savings. For more information about IA please click here.

Use of this online textbook is free until January 31, 2023 at 7:59 pm. Your student account will be

charged unless you opt out by the deadline above. To opt out, please click here.

Miscellaneous Campus Fees

The following university services that have miscellaneous fees charged are payable when the service is

rendered:

Fee Type

Amount

Adobe Creative Suite License Fee

$25.00 per year

Administrative Citation Fee (enforcement of smoking, bicycling and skateboarding violations)

$75.00

Application for Admission or Readmission (NONREFUNDABLE)

$70.00

Athletic Winter Guard Membership Fee (rate range based on yearly travel plans)

$1200 - $1500

Athletic Cheer Team Membership Fee (rate range based on planned competitions and available

resources)

$400 – Fall

$200 - Fall

Counseling Diversion Program Fee

$100.00

Counseling Diversion Program Fee- Missed Appointment

$30.00

Credential Application Fee (Established by and payable to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing)

$55.00

Credential Evaluation Fee

$25.00

Credit by Exam Fee

$100.00

Diploma Replacement Fee

$12.00

Document Copying Fee

$1.00 per page

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Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (NONREFUNDABLE)

$400.00

Intent to Enroll Fee for Online BS/BA General Business Degree (CES) (NONREFUNDABLE)

$400.00

First Year Experience Fee

$300.00

Fingerprinting Fee (Live Scan)

$20.00 plus applicable

DOJ and FBI fees

Graduation Services Fee

$103.00

Graduate Experience Fee (opt-out)

$300.00

Graduate Student Health Insurance

$1265.00

Internet Reconnect Fee (wired/wireless)

$150.00

Interest Inventory Assessment Fee

$10.00

Late Course Forgiveness Fee

$20.00

Late Fee (Failure to meet administratively required appointment or time limit)

$20.00

Late Registration Fee (NONREFUNDABLE)

$50.00

Late Key Fee

$30.00

Latin Diploma Fee

$22.00

Lock and Locker Fee (optional)

$1.00

Loss of or Damage to Library Materials

Replacement cost plus

service charge of $8.00

Lost key fee - Per Key (Late fee also charged when applicable)

$50.00

Musical Instrument and Audio/Visual Equipment fee

$20.00

Music Recital Fee (half solo/junior recital)

$80.00

Music Recital Fee (full solo/senior recital)

$100.00

Photo-Identification Card (one-time cost to new undergraduate and graduate students at time of

registration (NONREFUNDABLE)

$25.00

Photo Identification Card Replacement Fee

$25.00

Police Report Fee

$10.00

Registration Installment Plan Service Charge (NONREFUNDABLE)

$60.00

Resident Affiliate Program Fee (RAP)

$25.00

Returned Payment Fee (Late fee also charged when applicable)

$35.00

Student Health Services (No Show Fee charged for missing appointments at SHS)

$25.00

Teacher Education Credential Application Processing/Advising Fee

$25.00

Towel Fee (optional)

$4.00

Tow Fee

$150.00

Transcript of record, official (per transcript)

$15.00

Official Transcript of Record - On Demand (per transcript) ($25.00 for the first transcript and $10.00 for

each additional on demand transcript printed at the same time.)

$25.00

Tuition (Foreign and Out-of-State) Installment Plan Service Charge

equal to 10% of each

installment payment

Vehicle Boot Fee

$150.00

Late Registration Fee

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The Late Registration Fee ($50) pertains to students who enroll after registration has closed. Students

admitted late to the university may be exempted from this fee. For the Spring 2023 term, students

who pay their Basic Tuition Fees after January 21, 2023, will be assessed a late registration fee.

Parking Permits Fees and Information

Spring 2023 semester parking permits can be purchased online through the AZTEC Parking Portal.

For additional information regarding parking permits, please visit Parking Support Services.

Waiver of Parking Fees: Section 42201 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, provides for the waiver

of campus parking fees for students with disabilities who have been issued a DMV placard or license

plate, and who meet low-income requirements. For further information regarding eligibility, contact

Student Disability Services (Calpulli Center 3101).

SDSU Card Office Fee and Information

All new students are required to purchase an SDSU photo identification card, which permits use of

campus services, such as student activities, athletic events, library privileges, etc. All new students

should submit $25.00 for the ID card in addition to other fees paid. After payment is made, students

can obtain their ID card from the SDSU Card Office.

The SDSU Card Office is located in Student Services West, Room 2620. Current office hours are Monday

and Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For additional information visit the SDSU Card Office.

Payment Options

Online – ACH (Electronic Check):

You may pay your Basic Tuition and Fees and other charges using the ACH payment option. This is just

like writing a check. There is no additional charge for this option. You will need your bank routing and

checking account number; which is not the same as your debit card number.

If your payment is returned by the bank to the Student Account Services Office for any reason, you will

be billed a $35.00 dishonored payment charge and a $20 late fee when applicable (this fee applies to

all forms of payment that are returned by your bank). Non-payment of Tuition and Fees may result in

cancellation of your registration and withholding of further services until all financial liabilities have

been resolved.

The university reserves the right to refuse payments by electronic check from those individuals who

have previously had items returned unpaid by their bank.

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Please Note: If your electronic check writing privileges are revoked, you will have to wait one (1) year

to be reinstated.

Online – Credit Card:

Students are able to use MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover Card to pay Basic Tuition

and Fees using CASHNet™ SmartPay, our secure third party vendor. Student Account Services does not

accept credit cards for in-person payment of Basic Tuition and Fees. Payments made using CASHNet™

SmartPay are normally posted to the student’s account in real time. CASHNet™ SmartPay assesses

each customer a 2.65% service charge based on the transaction amount. See. CashNet™ website for

more details

If your payment is returned by the bank to the Student Account Services Office for any reason, you will

be billed a $35.00 dishonored payment charge and a $20 late fee when applicable (this fee applies to

all forms of payment that are returned by your bank). Non-payment of Basic Tuition and Fees may

result in cancellation of your registration and withholding of further services until all financial liabilities

have been resolved.

Mail – Check or Certified Funds

Basic Tuition and Fees may be paid in full by personal check, money order, or certified funds. Checks

should be made payable to SDSU. In order to have your payment processed on time, print the fee

payment coupon found here and submit it (via mail or Student Account Services drop box) with your

payment prior to your payment deadline.

Your Tuition and Fee payment coupon and check should be mailed to:

SDSU Student Account Services

5500 Campanile Drive

San Diego, CA 92182-7425

Checks are accepted for the exact amount of the payment. Overpayments of $10.00 or less are re-

funded only upon request.

If your payment is returned by the bank to the Student Account Services Office for any reason, you will

be billed a $35.00 dishonored payment charge and a $20 late fee when applicable (this fee applies to

all forms of payment that are returned by your bank). Non-payment of Tuition and Fees may result in

cancellation of your registration and withholding of further services until all financial liabilities have

been resolved.

The university reserves the right to refuse payments by personal check from those individuals who

have previously had items returned unpaid by their bank.

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Please Note: If your check writing privileges are revoked, you will have to wait one (1) year to petition

to be reinstated

International Funds Transfer

SDSU has partnered with Convera and Flywire to provide a convenient and secure online payment

option for international students.

All students paying in foreign currency should use the IFT option through Transact in my.SDSU.

Payments are automatically posted to your student account once received.

Wires through Convera and Flywire offer favorable exchange rates and eliminate bank fees typically

associated with wire transfers.

529 Plan Payments

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to be used for the beneficiary's education

expenses. The account holder can use the funds to pay all or a portion of a student's Tuition and Fees

at SDSU. We recommend that you request funds a month in advance to ensure that our office receives

payment in time for registration. Visit our 529 Plan webpage for detailed information.

Tuition Payment Plans in my.SDSU

The Basic Tuition and Fee Installment Plan (California Residents) can only be submitted online via

my.SDSU and selecting the “Financial Account” tile. An initial payment of $1216.00 (mandatory campus

fees) must be submitted in addition to the $60.00 Installment Plan Service Charge for a total of

$1276.00.

For Imperial Valley students, the initial payment will be $497.50 + $60 service fee.

The Non-Resident Tuition Installment Plan (Out of State/Foreign) requires an initial payment of

your full Basic Tuition and Fees (listed on the Tuition and Fees table above). Your remaining non-

resident tuition will be split into 3 equal installments including a service charge totaling 10%. Each

installment will be due on February 20, March 20, and April 20, 2023.

The initial payment for both plans must be paid to avoid enrollment cancellation.

Parking fees and other miscellaneous fees may not be paid in installments.

What are the due dates for the Tuition Payment Plans?

Installment #’s

Installment Due Date

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February 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

April 20, 2023

How do I sign up for a Tuition Payment Plan?

Students can enroll in a Tuition Payment Plan by logging into my.SDSU and selecting the following:

1. Select the “Financial Account” tile

2. Select “Account Services”

3. Select “Enroll in Payment Plan”

After I have made my initial payment, how do I pay my remaining installments?

Student Account Services will send payment reminders to students prior to each due date. To make

installment payments, students should log into their my.SDSU account, select the “Financial Account”

tile, followed by “Make Payment”. Installment payments can be made by one of the payment options

listed above. A 2.65% CASHNet™ SmartPay service charge is accessed if you choose to pay with a debit

or credit card. There are no additional service charges if you pay using the ACH option.

I am participating in Late Registration. Can I still use the Basic Tuition and Fee Installment Plan?

Yes, following the initial payment, you will be billed for the $50 late registration fee plus a $20 late fee.

The additional fees will be billed to your account following the add/drop date. You can view your bill by

logging into my.SDSU and selecting the “Financial Account” tile.

I am a Global Campus student, can I enroll in a Basic Tuition Installment Plan?

Unfortunately at this time, the Basic Tuition Installment Plan is not available for students taking classes

through Global Campus.

Fee Waivers

In some instances, student’s tuition and fees may be partially or fully paid by outside agencies or

waivers.

CSU - Over 60 Fee Waiver Program

San Diego State University offers a fee waiver program for California residents 60 years of age and

older. Both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students may participate in the program. The

program waives the $70.00 admission application fee and most of the Basic Tuition and Fees. The

student will be responsible for paying a substantially reduced fee each semester in order to attend.

Please contact Student Account Services for the current fee amount. Participants must apply for

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admission during the regular application filing period and be admitted under regular SDSU admission

requirements.

Participants register for classes on a space-available basis after regularly matriculated students have

completed registration. For additional information, contact the Prospective Student Center at (619) 594-

6336.

CSU - Alan Pattee Scholarships

If you are the child of a deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employee who was killed

in the course of their respective duties, you will not be charged system-wide mandatory fees or any

mandatory campus fees at any California State University campus. For information refer to the Alan

Pattee Scholarship Act, California Education Code, Section 68121. Please be aware that you are still

responsible for fees not waived by the Alan Pattee Scholarship.

New students qualifying for these benefits need to contact the Prospective Student Center. Current

students need to contact the Office of the Registrar to determine eligibility.

Third Party Billing/Approved Fee Waivers

If an outside agency (agency, government program, Employee Fee Waiver, etc.) is paying all or part of

your Basic Tuition and Fees, you will need to send a copy of your authorization letter to Student

Account Services. Failure to do so will result in your fees being deducted from your financial aid award.

Students submitting authorization to bill a third party for their fees will be held responsible for the

payment if the third party agency fails to pay the fees within the semester of attendance.

Students should submit their authorization to Student Account Services prior to August 15, 2022 to

avoid cancellation.

Veterans Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)

Veterans receiving Veterans Readiness and Employment benefits (Chapter 31) must contact the

Campus Veterans Affairs Office (Student Services West 1661) to obtain a payment authorization form

to submit to the Student Account Services office by their fee payment deadline.

VA Post 911 GI Bill Benefits

Veterans receiving Post 911 GI Bill benefits must contact the campus Veterans Affairs Office (Student

Services West 1661) and turn in an approved VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by their fee payment

deadline.

Cal Vet Fee Waiver- Eligible Dependents of Deceased or Disabled Veterans

Eligible dependents receiving the Cal Vet fee waiver must submit an approved letter of eligibility issued

by the County VA for the current Academic Year to the campus Veterans Affairs office (Student

Services West 1661). This must be submitted by your fee payment deadline. Once submitted the VA

Office will notify Student Accounts of your eligibility to register for classes. Please note that the Cal Vet

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Fee waiver will only waive the CSU system wide basic tuition fee; all other mandatory campus fees are

required to be paid by the student each semester.

Tuition Assistance for Active Duty and Reservist

To determine your eligibility for TA, please contact your Education Service Officer (ESO) for details.

Active Duty military service members please visit your service-specific portal to learn more about

Tuition Assistance policies.

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Navy

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Marine Corps

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Coast Guard

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Army

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Air Force ( Site is only accessible on a military base)

Once approved, submit your approved TA Authorization to SDSU Student Account Services.

DoD Military Tuition Assistance Per Unit Rates

Class Level

Per Unit Rate

Undergraduate

$555.00

Undergraduate – Out of State

$951.00

Teacher Credential

$644.00

Teacher Credential – Out of State

$1,040.00

Graduate

$694.00

Graduate – Out of State

$1,090.00

Distance Learning – Undergraduate

$531.00

Distance Learning – Graduate

$975.00

Exonerated Persons Waiver

In compliance with Assembly Bill No. 703, any student who has been exonerated (as that term is

defined in Section 3007.05 of the Penal Code) will not be charged any system wide mandatory fees (ex.

Basic Tuition, Professional Program Fees, Doctoral Program Tuition Fees, and application fees) if the

student meets all of the following conditions:

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Completes and submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Meets the financial need requirements established for Cal Grant A.

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A student shall not have the student’s mandatory system wide tuition or fees waived pursuant

to this subdivision in excess of the equivalent of six years of full-time attendance in an

undergraduate program.

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A person who is eligible for a waiver of tuition or fees under this section may receive a waiver

for each academic year during which the person applies for that waiver, but an eligible person

may not receive a waiver of tuition or fees for a prior academic year.

●

The waiver of tuition or fees under this section shall apply only to a person who is determined

to be a resident of this state pursuant to this chapter.

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Students eligible for this waiver are still required to pay mandatory campus fees.

Current or Former Foster Youth Waiver

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The California State University (CSU) Foster Youth Tuition Waiver is available for current and former

foster care youth who are enrolled at a California State University campus in an undergraduate

program. The purpose of the CSU Foster Youth Tuition Waiver is to provide increased access for

current and former foster youth to higher education by providing a tuition waiver.

Students are exempt from paying the system wide tuition fee (this covers only state-supported

courses) at any CSU campus. The tuition fee waiver only applies to the system wide mandatory tuition

fee and application fee. It does not apply to campus-based mandatory fees. The waiver does not

include campus fees, housing, books transportation or other costs of attendance. The amount of the

waiver may be reduced by any state or federal aid, including scholarships or grants, received by the

student for the academic year or semester/quarter.

Eligibility Criteria

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Is 25 years of age or younger.

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Has been in foster care for at least 12 consecutive months after reaching 10 years of age.

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Is under a current foster care placement order by the juvenile court.

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Was under a foster care placement order by the juvenile court upon reaching 18 years of age.

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Was adopted, or entered guardianship, from foster care.

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Completes and submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

This waiver would apply after other applicable federal and state need-based financial aid is awarded.

For more information visit https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/foster-

youth/Pages/Foster-Care-CSU-Tuition-Fee-Waiver.aspx

Disbursement of Financial Aid and Scholarship Funds

All financial aid and scholarship payments are processed and disbursed by Student Account Services:

Notification and Schedule

Disbursement begins 10 days prior to the first day of classes of each semester and continues

throughout the semester as new awards are processed or changes to awards occur.

San Diego State University policy is to apply financial aid and/or scholarship funds directly to charges

for the semester's basic tuition and fees, residence hall charges, and other institutional expenses

(including financial aid overpayments) before releasing funds to you. Past due bills and other student

account charges may delay the disbursement of funds until they are paid. Student Account Services will

send you an email notice when your financial aid or scholarship funds are deposited to your bank

account.

Direct Deposit is normally run on the following schedule:

●

Mondays – For disbursement to bank account, by Thursday

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Wednesdays – For disbursement to bank account, by the following Monday

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Friday - For disbursement to bank account, by the following Wednesday

Receiving Your Funds

At SDSU, (Direct Deposit) is the easiest, fastest and most secure way for students to receive financial

aid and scholarships (the amount after institutional charges are deducted). Your refund may be

deposited directly into your personal checking or savings account at your bank.

To enroll in direct deposit, log into your my.SDSU account and visit the student center.

{Please note that the bank does not disburse money into bank accounts on holidays.}

Parent Loans

Parents can authorize the university to disburse excess funds from their Parent Loan directly to the

student. Please see the Parent Loan request form for more details. When Parent PLUS Loan funds are

available, any outstanding university charges are deducted and the remaining funds mailed to the

parent or borrower or if the parent/borrower has authorized, the remaining funds will be deposited to

the student’s designated bank account. If mailed, Parent Loan checks are normally printed on the

following schedule:

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Fridays – Checks are mailed the following week.

View Disbursement Information

To view a summary of how your financial aid disbursement was applied to your charges, please log into

my.SDSU and click on the “Financial Account” Tile, followed by “Account Inquiry” and selecting

“Account Activity”.

Before funds can be disbursed, you must be enrolled at least half time and you must resolve any financial

aid and student account holds affecting your aid. For some types of aid, you may need to complete

additional information before disbursement of funds.

Cal Grant A or B Access Grant - A student may request that their Cal Grant A or B Access Grant

be disbursed directly to them. This request can be made at any time; however, if the grant has

already been disbursed, the request would affect only future payments. The request may be

made in person to Student Account Services.

▪ California Dream Act Service Grant - Students will be notified via their

student email account when checks are available to pick up from Student

Account Services.

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Federal Work-Study paychecks are disbursed monthly based on hours worked the previous

month as submitted on a timesheet to your supervisor.

Refunds of Non – Financial Aid Funds

If you are due a refund for either withdrawing from the university by the withdrawal deadline or

dropping units by the schedule adjustment deadline, you can enroll in direct deposit to have the funds

directly deposited into a personal checking or savings account.

Here are directions for enrolling in direct deposit:

1. Log into my.SDSU

2. Click on the “Financial Account”

3. Select “Enroll in Direct Deposit”

If you do not enroll in direct deposit, you will receive your refund in the following form:

● Basic Tuition and Fees paid using Checks, Money Orders, Certified Funds, Cash or Debit Cards,

will receive the refund in the form of a SDSU check. All refund checks are mailed to the address

on file with the Office of the Registrar. Make sure that your address is updated on your SDSU

my.SDSU to ensure timely delivery of your refund.

● Tuition and Fees paid online using our electronic Check /Savings accounts (ACH) process, will

receive an electronic refund to the account used to make the payment.

● Tuition and Fees paid online using Credit Cards (CashNet™ SmartPay), will receive an electronic

refund back to the credit card used to make the payment.

Tuition and fees paid by a 3

party, (e.g. employer, government or military, foreign agency, etc.),

payments will be refunded back to the 3

party according to the regulations as stated in Section 41802

of Title 5 in the California Code of Regulations and following the Return to Title IV calculations.

Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained from Student Account

Services.

Refunds may be applied against other amounts due to the university.

Refund Policy

Regulations governing the refund of mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, are included in

Section 41802 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. For purposes of the refund policy, mandatory

fees are defined as those system-wide fees and campus fees that are required to be paid in order to

enroll in state-supported academic programs at the California State University.

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Return to Title IV

When a student who has received Title IV financial aid withdraws or otherwise fails to complete a period

of enrollment for which he or she was charged, the institution is required to determine if a refund must

be made to the student or if unearned aid must be returned to the federal accounts.

Calculations will be based on the withdrawal date and the percentage of the period of enrollment

completed. If Title IV funds have been disbursed during the enrollment period, aid will first be re-

turned by the institution to the programs in the order listed below as required by law and determined

by the university. If funds have been disbursed directly to the student, he or she may be required to

repay any unearned aid. In some cases where eligibility for aid exceeds the amount disbursed, the

regulations allow for a post-withdrawal disbursement, the university will notify you of the process

required to receive the funds.

The University must return unearned funds for which it is responsible as soon as possible but no later

than 45 days from the determination of a student’s withdrawal.

Title IV Financial Aid consists of the following programs:

● Unsubsidized William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan

● Subsidized William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan

● William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan

● Federal Pell Grant

● Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

● Federal Teach Grant

Full refund

To receive a full refund of Basic Tuition and Fees, Nonresident Tuition and Professional Program fee,

you must officially withdraw, or otherwise cancel your registration prior to the first day of instruction

for the term. A refund administrative fee of $21.00 will be withheld. Students are not required to file a

refund application.

Please note: if you do not complete the official withdrawal process, and only drop your classes online,

your refund will not be processed until after the census date.

Students will also receive a full refund of mandatory fees under the following circumstances:

● The tuition and fees were assessed or collected in error.

● The course for which the tuition and fees were assessed or collected was canceled by the

university.

● The University makes a delayed decision that the student was not eligible to enroll in the term

for which the fees were assessed and collected and the delayed decision was not due to

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incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the student.

● The student was activated for compulsory military service.

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Tuition and Fees Prorated Refund Schedule (see schedules below)

Starting with the first day of instruction, refunds for complete withdrawal or cancellation of

registration will be prorated based on the date of withdrawal and the percentage of the period of

enrollment completed. A refund administrative fee of $21.00 will be withheld. It is not necessary to file

an application for refund.

Prorated refunds will be processed for a student’s complete withdrawal up to the 60 percent point of

the term. A student who withdraws from the university after the 60 percent point in the academic

period, or fails to officially withdraw from the campus shall not be entitled to any refund of Basic

Tuition and Fees. After the drop/add deadline of the semester, schedule adjustments are only

permitted for extremely serious, documented cases involving health or accident.

Spring 2023 Tuition and Fees Prorated Refund Schedule

Withdrawal Date

Days Attended

Percent Refunded

1/18/2023

99.06%

1/19/2023

98.11%

1/20/2023

97.17%

1/21/2023

96.23%

1/22/2023

95.28%

1/23/2023

94.34%

1/24/2023

93.40%

1/25/2023

92.45%

1/26/2023

91.51%

1/27/2023

90.57%

1/28/2023

89.62%

1/29/2023

88.68%

1/30/2023

87.74%

1/31/2023

86.79%

2/1/2023

85.85%

2/2/2023

84.91%

2/3/2023

83.96%

2/4/2023

83.02%

2/5/2023

82.08%

2/6/2023

81.13%

2/7/2023

80.19%

2/8/2023

79.25%

2/9/2023

78.30%

2/10/2023

77.36%

2/11/2023

76.42%

2/12/2023

75.47%

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2/13/2023

74.53%

2/14/2023

73.58%

2/15/2023

72.64%

2/16/2023

71.70%

2/17/2023

70.75%

2/18/2023

69.81%

2/19/2023

68.87%

2/20/2023

67.92%

2/21/2023

66.98%

2/22/2023

66.04%

2/23/2023

65.09%

2/24/2023

64.15%

2/25/2023

63.21%

2/26/2023

62.26%

2/27/2023

61.32%

2/28/2023

60.38%

3/1/2023

59.43%

3/2/2023

58.49%

3/3/2023

57.55%

3/4/2023

56.60%

3/5/2023

55.66%

3/6/2023

54.72%

3/7/2023

53.77%

3/8/2023

52.83%

3/9/2023

51.89%

3/10/2023

50.94%

3/11/2023

50.00%

3/12/2023

49.06%

3/13/2023

48.11%

3/14/2023

47.17%

3/15/2023

46.23%

3/16/2023

45.28%

3/17/2023

44.34%

3/18/2023

43.40%

3/19/2023

42.45%

3/20/2023

41.51%

3/21/2023

40.57%

*No refund after this date.

Spring 2023 Student Parking Fee Refund Schedule

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Parking Fee Refund information is available on the Parking Services website under the Permit link.

Appeal Process – Petition for Special Consideration

An appeals process exists for students who feel that individual circumstances warrant exceptions from

published policy. Students should file a “Petition for Special Consideration” obtainable at Student

Account Services. Petitions must be filed with Student Account Services prior to the end of the twelfth

week of classes.

Petitions outside the scope of published policy in accordance with the deadlines stated in the Class

Schedule, Catalog, and registration material are approved only when applicants can demonstrate

exceptional circumstances and the chief financial officer or designee determines that the university did

not earn Basic Tuition and Fees.

The following situations are typical of those for which “exceptional circumstances” is an appropriate

justification for reviewing accounts:

1. Unexpected Medical Situation: verifiable accident, illness, or personal problems serious enough

to cause withdrawal from the University.

2. Schedule adjustments based on department recommendation.

3. Death in the immediate family.

4. Other unusual or very special cases, considered on a case-by-case basis.

The following situations would not fall under “exceptional circumstances”:

1. Grade anticipated in class is not sufficiently high, or the student is failing.

2. Dissatisfaction with course material, instructional method, and/or professor.

3. Class is harder than expected.

4. Pressure of other classes, participation in social activities, or lack of motivation.

5. Inability to pay.

6. Work conflict.

The petition is intended for students who dropped classes outside of the dates listed on the refund

schedule or failed to make proper payment resulting in subsequent mandatory fees but feel they have

an exceptional circumstance which prevented them from meeting their obligation.