Office of Treasury Services
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 cancelled 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 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. If you choose to enroll in a payment plan, your payments are due as follows:
Payment Due Dates Summer 2010
| Payment in FULL is REQUIRED by: | OR Enroll in a Payment Plan | Three Payment Plan | Employer Reimbursement Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2010 for all students | Your initial payment and $30.00 application fee are due by May 21, 2010 | ||
| June 21, 2010 | September 13, 2010 | ||
| July 19, 2010 | |||
Payment Due Dates for Fall 2010
| Payment in FULL is REQUIRED by: | OR Enroll in a Payment Plan | Four Payment Plan | Five Payment Plan | Employer Reimbursement Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2010 | Your application and first payment are due by August 27, 2010. No application fee! | |||
| for Undergraduate and Graduate Students | September 27, 2010 | September 27, 2010 | January 18, 2011 | |
| October 25, 2010 | October 25, 2010 | |||
| August 22, 2010 | November 22, 2010 | November 22, 2010 | ||
| for Law Students | December 13, 2010 | |||
Payment Due Dates for Spring 2011
| Payment in FULL is REQUIRED by: | OR Enroll in a Payment Plan | Four Payment Plan | Five Payment Plan | Employer Reimbursement Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2011 | Your initial payment and $30.00 application fee are due by January 14, 2011 | |||
| for Undergraduate and Graduate Students | February 21, 2011 | February 21, 2011 | June 13, 2011 | |
| March 21, 2011 | March 21, 2011 | |||
| January 9, 2011 | April 18, 2011 | April 18, 2011 | ||
| for Law Students | May 16, 2011 | |||
Payment Due Dates Summer 2011
| Payment in FULL is REQUIRED by: | OR Enroll in a Payment Plan | Three Payment Plan | Employer Reimbursement Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2011 for all students | Your initial payment and $30.00 application fee are due by May 20, 2011 | ||
| June 20, 2011 | September 12, 2011 | ||
| July 18, 2011 | |||
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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, depending on your total account balance.
If your total account balance (after your financial aid is awarded) is over $4,200, you can make payments through five installments (during the Fall and Spring terms). If your total account balance is under $4,200, you can make four installment payments (during the Fall and Spring terms).
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.
Applications and instructions are available online on our Budget Payment Plan web page. The $30.00 application fee is being waived for the Fall 2010 semester.
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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 10 days before the semester begins. View the academic calendar to determine the first date of disbursement for each term. Your student account will include a line item labeled "CSU Check Issued." Your check will be mailed to the address on file on CampusNet, generally within 72 hours after that notation appears on your student account.
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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 Office of Treasury Services receives the disbursement and posts the funds to your student account.
The Office of Treasury Services 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 5 business days. Students can expect a paper check to be received approximately 5 – 7 business days after their credit has been audited. Any changes to your enrollment can postpone the issuance of your financial aid overaward.
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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 to enroll in a payment plan which will defer payment in full. Without a payment plan you will be subject to additional late fees 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 Campus411.
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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 over awarded to you if you drop classes. Students who withdraw from all their coursework are not 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.
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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. To encourage prompt payment, CSU assesses a $25 penalty for each late or partial payment. 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 restricts the release of transcripts and diploma.
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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.
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What is considered full time enrollment?
Cleveland State University considers you enrolled full time with 12 credits as an undergraduate, 8 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.
What happens if I completely withdraw from all of my classes?
You must repay 100% of the federal, state and institution 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.
Who can answer questions about my University student account?
Campus411 is a great place to have general questions answered about your student account, financial aid or your registration. Their office is in the Main Classroom Building in room 116. You can also reach their specialists by calling 216-687-5411 or via email at campus411@csuohio.edu.
Where are my bills mailed?
Cleveland State no longer mails 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.
Refund checks are mailed to the current address on file with the University. You can verify or update your mailing address through CampusNet. Click on the Personnel tab and then click on Personal Data.
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.
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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