Tuition and fees are due in full prior to each term start, or the student may select an approved payment plan by the Saturday prior to each term start. Students may pay in full or by approved payment plan in the student portal.

Payments

  • Payment in full is due by the Saturday prior to a term start date.
  • Students utilizing an approved payment plan should have their payment plan set up by the Saturday prior to the term start date. Payment plan options include weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and full payment.

Outstanding balances must be paid in full, or an approved payment plan set up prior to the last day of the Add/Drop period to avoid an institutional drop from all enrolled courses. When utilizing an approved payment plan, payments must successfully process in order for the payment plan to remain in place. If there are any declined payments or payments returned for insufficient funds, the payment plan may be cancelled. If the payment plan is cancelled, the outstanding balance will need to be paid in full before being allowed to proceed with taking courses.

Students will not be dropped from courses if using a confirmed financial assistance method where payment is already scheduled. This includes federal student aid, tuition assistance, and corporate billing.

Balance From Previous Term

Students are only allowed to carry over a balance from the previous term. Any carryover balance must be paid in full by the end of the term in which the student is currently enrolled. Students with a carryover balance from the previous term must work with a collections team member within Student Accounts to set up an approved payment plan or make arrangements to pay the balance in full. Students cannot enroll in future terms until the carryover balance is paid in full.

Refunds

  • Any tuition paid is subject to the Tuition Refund Policy.
  • Any fees paid are non-refundable, except the technology fee.
  • The technology fee may be refunded only if the student did not access the course(s) during the Add/Drop period.

Student Debt Responsibility

If a student’s unpaid balance exceeds 365 days, CSU will write it off as bad debt. The student’s online ledger may reflect a $0.00 balance; however, the student remains responsible for the debt. A returning student will not be permitted to enroll until the balance is paid in full.

Credit and Debit Card Fee

On July 10, 2025, a 2.75% fee will be applied to all credit and debit card payments to CSU, including tuition and fees. There will continue to be payment options that do not require a fee including cash, check, money order or Automated Clearinghouse (also known as ACH or direct deposit).