FEES AND FINANCIAL AID
Schedule of Fees
Legal residents of
Application Fee (nonrefundable) payable by check or money order at time the
application is made
$ 55.00
The total fee paid per term
will be determined by the number of units taken, including those in excess of
fifteen.
0.1 - 6.0 units $
414.00
6.1 or
more units $
714.00
0.1 - 6.0 units $
438.00
6.1 or
more units $
753.00
Academic Records Fee $
6.00
Associated Student $
50.00
Health Facilities $
3.00
Instructional-Related
Activities $
5.00
Recreation Fee $
35.00
Student Health Services $ 35.00
Student Union
0.1 - 6.0 units $
10.00
6.1 - or more units $
20.00
Nonresident Students Tuition
(
Foreign), in addition to
other fees charged
to all students (per unit) $
246.00
Special Fees
Alumni Placement Services $ 25.00
Chemistry Lab Breakage Fee Cost of broken chemistry lab equipment.
Cross-enrollment $
10.00
Diploma N/C
Dishonored Check or Credit
Card $ 20.00
Emergency Loan Fee $
2.00
Emergency Loan Late Fee $ 40.00
Evaluation of Transcripts for
Teaching Credential $ 25.00
Failure to meet
administratively required
appointment of time limit (administrative late fee) $ 15.00
Foreign Language Proficiency
Test $ 49.50
Graduation N/C
Late Registration $
25.00
Orientation Fee
Transfer student (without schedule/catalog)
$ 25.00
Transfer student (including
schedule/catalog) $ 30.00
Parent (per person) $
30.00
First-year student $
60.00
Parking Fee (per semester)
motor vehicle $
62.00
motorcycle $
30.50
bicycle locker fee storage (per semester) $ 10.00
Photo Identification Card (nonrefundable) $ 5.00
Replacement of Photo I.D.
Card $ 5.00
Teaching Credential
Application (payable to
The State of
Temporary Photo ID Card
(non-refundable) $ 2.00
Transcript Waiver Evaluation
Fee $ 25.00
Transcripts N/C
Most fees are waived for
those individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the
Alan Pattee Scholarship Act Education Code, Section
68120. Systemwide mandatory fees are waived for those
individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provision of Education
Code, Section 32320 (Children of deceased disabled veterans). (see page 44).
University Library Fees
Circuit
Overdue books (fee per day up
to $25 maximum) $ 1.00
Replacement cost $
115.00
Note: Circuit fees apply to
students and faculty
General
Circulation
Overdue
Books/Week-Month-Semester Loan
(fee
per day up to $25 maximum) $
.25
Lost Books (based on average
cost) $ 71.71
Interlibrary Loan
Overdue Books (fee per day up
to
$25 maximum) $
1.00
Lost Books (based on average
cost)
(students
and faculty) $
71.71
Book strap removal $
1.50
Items not picked up after
three weeks $ 5.00
Media Services
Overdue Media (fee per day,
up to
$25 maximum) $
1.00
Unrewound video/ cassette tapes $
1.00
CDs returned in any bookdrop $
1.00
Overdue Media Equipment (fee
per day,
up to $50.00 maximum) $
5.00
Lost inserts/booklets from
CDs & videos $ 10.00
Lost Media or Media Equipment
Price determined by Acquisitions Department
for individual item
Reserve Book Room
Overdue Materials/Hourly-
Overnight Loan
(fee
per hour, up to $25 maximum) $
1.00
Overdue Materials/Day Loan
(fee per day,
up to $25 maximum) $
1.00
Lost reserve items Price determined for individual item
Other
Thesis Binding (per volume) $ 18.00 for 2
copies (subject to change)
Changes or other fee
schedules are posted at Circulation Desk.
Student Health Insurance A health insurance policy is available and recommended to students
who have no private medical or accident insurance coverage. The insurance
includes hospitalization benefits and specified medical and surgical services.
The policy may be purchased semesterly or yearly. An
open enrollment period is available the first 30 days of each semester. Forms
to enroll for the student health insurance policy are available in the
Associated Students Office and in Student Health Services.
All international students
are required to have health insurance coverage. International students desiring
additional information should contact the Office of Admissions.
Refund of Fees
Details concerning fees which
may be refunded, the circumstances under which fees may be refunded, and the
appropriate procedure to be followed in seeking refunds may be obtained by
consulting Section 42201 (parking fees), 41913 (nonresident tuition), 42019
(housing charges), and 41802 (all other fees) of Title 5, California Code of
Regulations. In all cases it is important to act quickly in applying for a
refund. Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained
from the Class Schedule.
Students withdrawing
completely from the University, or dropping from 6.1 or more units to 6.0 units
or less by the schedule adjustment deadline (posted in the Class Schedule), are
eligible for a refund of monies paid but not owed to the University. In order
to receive a refund, students must fill out the “Application for Refund of
Fees” form. There is a $5.00 service fee deducted from the refund. These forms
are due by the end of the (add/drop) period for the current term only.
Refund requests made after
the scheduled deadline will not be processed. To receive consideration of a
refund after the deadline, a “Petition for Fee Waiver of University
Regulations” form must be completed. The University Appeals Committee will make
the final decision on the merits of each application. The petition forms are
due by the tenth week of instruction. Appeals will not be accepted beyond this
deadline and must reference the current academic year.
Forms for the Application of
Refunds of Fees, and Petition for Fee Waiver of University Regulations are
available in the Cashier’s Office.
Non-matriculated students,
open university students, or any student attending summer or winter terms who
withdraw completely or make schedule adjustments, should refer to the Class
Schedule or brochure covering that term/program for refund procedures and policies.
Students that are receiving
Federal Financial Aid, who withdraw prior to the eleventh week of the semester,
will be required to repay a portion of fees.
Debts Owed to the Institution
Should a student or former student
fail to pay a 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 (see Title 5,
California Code of Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381). For example, the
institution may withhold permission to receive official transcripts of grades
from any person owing a debt. The Cashier’s Office, or another office on campus
to which the student may be referred by the Cashier’s Office, will review the
pertinent information, including information the student may wish to present,
and will advise the student of its conclusions with respect to the debt. If a
student believes that he or she does not owe all or part of an unpaid
obligation, the student should contact the University Cashier’s Office, CSUSM,
Procedure for the Establishment
or Abolishment of a Student Body Fee
The law governing the
The process to establish and
adjust other campus-based mandatory fees requires consideration by the campus
fee advisory committee. A student referendum also is required. The campus
president may use alternate consultation mechanisms if he/she determines that a
referendum is not the best mechanism to achieve appropriate and meaningful
consultation. Results of the referendum and the fee committee review are
advisory to the campus President. The President may request the Chancellor to
establish the mandatory fee. Authority to adjust fees after consideration by
the campus Fee Advisory Committee and the completion of a student referendum is
delegated to the President.
Student Financial Aid
The CSU San Marcos Financial
Aid and Scholarship Office administers several programs which are designed to
assist students whose financial resources are insufficient to meet their
educational costs, including fees, books, transportation, and living expenses.
Financial assistance programs consist of gift aid (grants and scholarships),
loans, and employment opportunities. The funds for these programs come from the
State of
If a financial aid recipient
withdraws or reduces units, all or a portion of financial aid which was
received may need to be repaid. The amount of the required payment will be determined
by the date the student officially withdraws. Because federal regulations
require half-time enrollment for certain federal aid programs, any student who
drops to less than half-time may lose all financial aid.
Refund requirements for
students who completely withdraw within a semester are being revised by the
federal government. Details are available in the Financial Aid and Scholarship
Office.
Both federal and state
financial aid and any outstanding debts to CSU San Marcos must be repaid before
any refund is given to the student.
Application
Procedures
Students should complete a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year between January 1
and March 2 to be considered for aid for terms of enrollment from the next Fall semester to the following Spring term. A FAFSA may be
obtained from any
In addition to filing the
FAFSA by March 2, financial aid applicants should submit supporting documents
to the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office no later than May 1. Required
supporting documents vary from student to student and will be requested by the
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office following receipt of the FAFSA. Applicants
who do not meet the priority filing dates will be awarded aid as funds are
available.
All
Students who are applying to
the teacher credential program are now eligible to apply for a Cal Grant. Check
with the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for details.
Eligibility
Most financial aid is based
on financial need, which is the difference between the full cost of attending
CSUSM and an expected contribution from the student, the student’s spouse (if
married), and parents (if the student is required to provide parental
information on the FAFSA). The expected family contribution is determined by
standards which are set by the federal government and the State of
Students must be
Federal and state regulations
require the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to ensure that financial aid
recipients are making satisfactory progress toward their degree as well as
remaining in good academic standing. The CSUSM Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy Statement is available from the Financial Aid and
Scholarship Office.
For additional information,
please write the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, CSU San Marcos,
Scholarships
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
(760) 750-4855
The following scholarships
are available to students attending CSU San Marcos. Some scholarships do not
require financial need. CSUSM has a general scholarship application which is
available from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Students who complete this
application, which includes an essay, will automatically be considered for several
of the scholarships. Students are also urged to regularly check the scholarship
bulletin board in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. A free scholarship
search service, is available in the financial aid
section of the CSUSM Website. The site is free of charge and contains
information on national scholarships.
Scholarship Listings
AAUW, RANCHO BERNARDO BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by an annual gift from
the Rancho Bernardo Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW),
for a financially needy reentry undergraduate woman student at the college
junior level or above, with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
ASI CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by a
portion of the CSUSM Associated Students, Inc. fee, for financially needy CSUSM
students who need assistance with child care expenses.
ALAN PATTEE SCHOLARSHIP
Children of deceased public
law enforcement or fire suppression employees who were
ANNE KAY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established by a gift from
Anne Kay, for financially needy
BECA/LAFS SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the CSUSM Latino
Association of Faculty and Staff (LAFS) and administered by the BECA
Foundation, two $500 scholarships are awarded to deserving CSUSM Latino
students.
BREE TINNEY ENDOWED WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP
Established
by a gift from the Advanta Corporation Foundation in
memory of a former CSUSM student and employee, for a financially needy CSUSM
female single parent, who has resumed studies after an extended break in her
education, with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA.
BREE TINNEY ENDOWED WOMEN’S STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
Established
by friends and family of Bree Tinney
in her memory, for a financially needy CSUSM student who is a women’s studies
major or minor.
THE BURNHAM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the Burnham
Foundation, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year to CSUSM students who
are interested in a career in business. The recipients are selected from
applicants who have at least a 2.75 GPA, are enrolled in at least six (6)
units, and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students who have
strong communication skills, demonstrate academic ability, and are involved in
community service and school activities.
CSU GRADUATE EQUITY FELLOWSHIP
Awarded to
CSUSM students who are in a Master’s program, have a high financial need, are
California residents, have a minimum CSUSM GPA of 3.0, and are from an
under-represented group in the student’s academic area.
CSUSM AVID SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by an
anonymous donor, a $1,000 scholarship to a former AVID student who has overcome
past obstacles.
CAROL COX ENDOWED RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP
The Carol Cox Re-entry
Scholarship has been established for the purpose of providing financial
assistance to reentry women attending CSU San Marcos. Awards will be based on
the applicant’s financial need and academic achievement.
CAROLYN R. MAHONEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed in
honor of Dr. Carolyn R. Mahoney, CSUSM mathematics professor, to a full-time
CSUSM mathematics major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
THE COPLEY SCHOLARSHIP
A gift from the James S.
Copley Foundation, the Copley Scholarship is awarded annually to CSUSM women
students who are single parents with financial need who have demonstrated
academic achievement, and have a clearly defined sense of purpose.
DEREK L. RIPPY/CRYSTAL CATERING SCHOLARSHIP
Funded
annually by Derek L. Rippy, owner of Crystal
Catering, a $500 award to a College of Business student, with a 3.0 or greater
GPA, entering the junior year.
Preference is to Oceanside residents and Accounting majors.
DURKEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR DISABLED STUDENTS
Funded by John Durkee, a $1,000 award to a financially needy undergraduate
student who has completed at least 24 units at CSUSM with a GPA of 3.0 or
higher, and who has a verified disability.
ELLA J. THEDINGA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Established by Ella J. Thedinga, a retired teacher, priority is given to entering
first-year CSUSM students with financial need and academic merit, and returning
students who received one of these scholarships the prior year.
EMANUEL BRONNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established
by a gift from Jim and Trudy Bronner, for CSUSM
students who are studying abroad.
FENSTERMAKER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by an annual gift,
awards of $4,000 - $7,000 are made to CSUSM students who are majoring in
biology, chemistry, or computer science. Selection is based on high academic
achievement, with financial need a consideration.
GRICE, LUND & TARKINGTON
Established by the Escondido
firm of Grice, Lund & Tarkington, this
scholarship is awarded to a CSUSM accountancy student for fees and books for up
to $1,000 a semester. Students need not apply; all accountancy students will be
considered for the scholarship.
HEARST/CSU TRUSTEES’AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
The CSU Trustees’Award
for Outstanding Achievement is funded by the Evelyn D. Armer
Memorial Scholarship. Four non-renewable awards in the amount of $3,000 each
are awarded annually to currently enrolled fulltime students of The CSU. The
selection is based on financial need and merit.
INA MAE ATKINSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was
established by Mrs. Marie Bradley to honor her grandmother. The recipient is selected
from undergraduate re-entry women who are enrolled in at least six (6) semester
units at CSU San Marcos.
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the IMA, this
scholarship is for a junior or senior business major with a 3.0 GPA, who has a
financial need, and an interest in the management accounting field.
JEREMY MANCILLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by friends and
family of Jeremy Mancilla in his memory, for a
financially needy Latino(a) student from the San
Marcos Unified School District.
LOUIS V. MESSNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING
Established
by the family of Louis V. Messner in his memory. Louis V. Messner served as a state
employee for over 35 years. His last position was Vice Chancellor of Business
Affairs for The California State University System. He was an individual of
high integrity and always stressed the importance of higher education. The
scholarship will be awarded to a CSUSM student majoring in Accounting. The
student must be a junior with financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Preference is given to a student involved in community service. The scholarship
is to be used for fees and books, and may be renewable.
KELLOGG ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Established
by a gift from Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II, for financially needy and
academically meritorious undergraduate CSUSM students with a minimum 3.35 GPA.
LAURA E. SETTLE SCHOLARSHIP
The California Retired
Teachers Association sponsors the Laura E. Settle Scholarship. CSUSM selects a
California resident who has average to high scholastic standing, is a senior or
in the teacher credential program, has financial need, and has a record of
exemplary character and citizenship. The award is for $2,000.
LEONARD AND JEAN EVERS MEMORIAL ENDOWED COMPUTER SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Leonard Evers,
a retired businessman and former North County resident, 45 computers are made
available to entering freshmen with high financial need and a minimum 3.0 high
school GPA.
MARKSTEIN BEVERAGE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established
by a gift from the Markstein Beverage Company, a San
Marcos wholesale beverage distributor, for a financially needy student majoring
in business administration, who has a 3.0 or higher GPA.
PALOMAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATES 2 + 2 SCHOLARSHIP
Jointly funded by Palomar
College and CSUSM, for graduates of a high school in the Palomar College
District who plan to attend Palomar College prior to transferring to CSUSM.
PRESCOTT MINER SPICER AND LUCILLE GRISET SPICER STUDENT LOAN FUNDS
Funded by a bequest from the Spicers, low-interest loans of up to $5,000 annually are
made available to full-time, high financial need students in the Teacher
Credential Program. Students need not apply; if eligible, they will be
notified.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the
President’s Circle, a $1,000 scholarship to an outstanding student with a 3.5
or greater GPA and financial need.
ROBERT H. AND CATHERINE H. GOLDSMITH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by a
gift from Robert H. and Catherine H. Goldsmith, a $1,000 award to a financially
needy student with academic merit who has the potential to be a contributing
professional likely to bring credit to CSUSM. Priority is to a CSUSM MBA student who has completed
undergraduate work in the CSUSM College of Business Administration.
SAN DIEGO KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the San Diego
Kiwanis Club for CSUSM undergraduate students of outstanding character who have
a 3.3 college GPA or higher and who have financial need.
WILLIAM A. CRAVEN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the late Senator
William A. Craven and his family, awards are to financially needy
intercollegiate athletes. Senator Craven was instrumental in developing the
California legislation that authorized the establishment of CSUSM.
STUDENT EMERGENCY LOAN FINANCIAL AID ACCOUNTING OFFICE
(760) 750-4482
As a result of gifts from the
Spicer Loan Fund, Bank of America, and the CSUSM Associated Students, Inc., a
short-term emergency loan is available to enrolled students. Up to $300 may be
borrowed by students who have unexpected short-term needs. A service charge of
$2 is assessed. No interest is charged for loans which are repaid on time. All
loans unpaid by the due date will be assessed a $40 late fee.