Student Billing FAQ

 

• When do I pay and how much?
• Tell me about the Payment Plans.
• I've applied for enough financial aid to also cover the cost of my books and parking, how do I know when my refund check is being issued?
• How does my Financial Aid get posted to my account and when?
• I don't want to be canceled and my financial aid isn't here yet. What do I do now?
• Do my schedule changes (course adds or course drops) impact my Financial Aid?
• What happens if the amount due is not paid by the due date?
• Why do I have to pay the U-Pass fee? I don't even ride the bus.
• What is the Athletic Fee?  I don't remember seeing that charge before.
• What is considered full time enrollment?
• What happens if I completely withdraw from all of my classes?
• Who can answer questions about my University student account?
• Where are my bills mailed?
• How do I update my email or mailing address?
• I've seen signs for "Check 21," what is it?

Payment Information

When do I pay and how much?

Payment in full is required before the semester begins. We understand that making one lump sum payment can be a financial burden, CSU offers an interest free payment plan (commonly called a Budget Payment Plan or a BPP) to help distribute payments over the course of the semester. Payments are due as follows:

FALL 2024	SPRING 2025	SUMMER 2025
August 19, 2024	January 6, 2025	May 12, 2025
September 15, 2024	February 3, 2025	June 9, 2025
October 14, 2024	March 4, 2025	July 7, 2025
November 11, 2024	April 7, 2025
December 9, 2024	May 12, 2025

 

Related Topics:

• Tuition & Fees
• How to Pay
• Budget Payment Plan

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Tell me about the Payment Plans.

If a student registers before the first billing cycle each term, the University allows for tuition, fees, health insurance, room and board to be paid in multiple installments.

In the summer, due to the compressed semester schedule, only a three-pay installment plan is available. You'll receive an email notice reminding you of an approaching due date. Please remember to read all your CSU emails timely.

All students will be enrolled into the standard Budget Payment Plan.

Related Topics:

• How to Pay
• Budget Payment Plan

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Financial Aid

I've applied for enough financial aid to also cover the cost of my books and parking, how do I know when my refund check is being issued?

The first disbursement of financial aid prior to any semester occurs approximately 10 days before the semester begins. This can vary slightly each term. View the academic calendar to determine the first date of disbursement for each term. Your student account will include a line item labeled CSU Refund - DIRECT DEPOSIT or CSU Refund - PAPER CHECK.  Your refund will be released based on your refund preference selected through CampusNet.

Related Topics:

• Refund Schedule
• Direct Deposit
• Financial Aid Office
• How to Pay

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How does my Financial Aid get posted to my account and when?

The guarantor, acting on behalf of your lender, sends the funds to CSU. The Financial Aid Office verifies your loan eligibility requirements and disburses the loan within three business days, unless an eligibility requirement is not met. The Bursar's Office receives the disbursement and posts the funds directly to your student account.

The Bursar's Office must audit every student account with a credit balance (overpayment). We will confirm your continued eligibility and the accuracy of the amount. Generally, this process takes approximately 7 business days. Any changes to your enrollment can postpone the issuance of your financial aid overaward.

Your refund represents a credit balance on your student account at the time your account was audited.

Refunds are based on enrollment, housing, miscellaneous charges and financial aid at the time the refund is reviewed and processed by University staff.  Any changes in enrollment or your financial aid award status that results in a balance due to the University must be paid in full by the next payment deadline.  Failure to do so will result in a financial hold preventing registration, enrollment changes, the issuance of transcripts / diplomas and may lead to further collection efforts by an outside agency.

By accepting a refund, students agree to abide by the University's Refund Policy.  More information on the Refund Policy can be found at /bursar/refunds.

Related Topics:

• Financial Aid Office
• How to Pay

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I don't want to be cancelled and my financial aid isn't here yet. What do I do now?

Cleveland State does not have a cancellation program. Students are financially responsible for making payment to the university for their education. The best option available is participate in a payment plan which will defer payment in full. Without a payment plan you will be subject to financial holds if your financial aid is not received timely. After your loan funds have been applied to your student account, a reimbursement will be issued if there are excess funds. To determine why your financial aid has not disbursed, please visit All-in-1.

Related Topics:

• Financial Aid Office
• How to Pay

Do my schedule changes (course adds or course drops) impact my Financial Aid?

Yes!  Financial aid is based on the number of credits in which you are enrolled. As you add and/or drop classes, your financial aid is adjusted. At the completion of 60% of the semester, your schedule is considered finalized and your financial aid is based on your credit hours at that time. Your aid will not be increased if you add courses after the 60% date. However, you may be responsible for returning aid overawarded to you if you drop classes. Students who withdraw from all their coursework may not be eligible for any financial aid. These funds are returned on your behalf to your lender. However, this can often create a debt to Cleveland State that must be repaid immediately. Remember that being able to drop or withdraw from classes on CampusNet does not guarantee a refund of tuition.

Related Topics:

• Financial Aid Office

Student Account Information

What happens if the amount due is not paid by the due date?

Any student who completes registration agrees to pay the University in full.  For students not enrolled in a payment plan, a $100 late fee is assessed each month your student account remains unpaid. In addition to the late charge penalty, the University will place a "hold" on your student account, which restricts access to the registration system and may restrict other University services.

Related Topics:

• How to Pay

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Why do I have to pay the U-Pass fee? I don't even ride the bus.

The U-Pass fee is assessed automatically to all students taking 1 or more academic credit hours at the main CSU campus. The cost is assessed each semester. The U-Pass program was initiated based on a vote of the student body. If you need to discuss this further, please contact the College Ombudsperson. 

Related Topics:

• U-Pass

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What is the Athletic Fee?  I don't remember seeing that charge before?

University Students approved a nonbinding referendum in April 2015 for an Intercollegiate Athletic Fee to maintain wrestling at CSU.  Students are assessed a fee of $3 per credit hour.  Funds generated by this fee also provide support for the addition of a men's lacrosse program as well as additional opportunities for women in athletics.

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What is considered full-time enrollment?

Cleveland State University considers you enrolled full-time with 12 credits as an undergraduate, 9 credits as a graduate student, or 12 credits as a Law student. Reducing your number of credit hours below these thresholds may have an effect on your financial aid award and your repayment requirements.

Credits received through audits or test-outs do not count toward enrollment for financial aid.

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What happens if I completely withdraw from all of my classes?

You must repay 100% of the federal, state and institutional aid you have been awarded. Refunds are pro-rated based on a published schedule from 100% during the beginning of the semester to 0% after the 4th week. The summer refund schedule is additionally compressed due to the shortened semester length. Exact dates of the refund schedule are published on the Refunds page. Please be aware that the ability to withdraw or drop a class on CampusNet does not correspond to the University's refund schedule.

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Who can answer questions about my University student account?

All-in-1 is a great place to have general questions answered about your student account, financial aid or your registration. Their office is in Berkman Hall in room 116. You can also reach their specialists by calling 216-687-5411 or via email at allin1@csuohio.edu.

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Where are my bills mailed?

Cleveland State does not mail paper invoices. Students are expected to manage their account status utilizing CampusNet. Click on the Account tab and then on View Account Details. You must pay the Current Billed Amount in full to avoid late payment fees.

 

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How do I update my email or mailing address?

Although every student is issued a CSU email address, you can very easily forward your CSU email to a different, preferred email account. Log into CampusNet and click on the Personal tab, then on the Email tab.

It's critical that your mailing address is always current and correct. Please check it periodically and update it if you move. Log into CampusNet, click on Personal, then on Personal Data. You can update your address, your phone number and your emergency contacts from this tab.

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I've seen signs for "Check 21," what is it?

The "Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act," also known as "Check 21" has been implemented effective January 2010. Check 21 allows Cleveland State to convert each paper check into a digital image, able to be transmitted electronically to the bank. This means that funds are often debited from your account the same day your check is presented. It is very important therefore, to make sure you have funds available in your account when you present a check as a form of payment.

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