Registration Fees Table
Legal residents of California are not charged tuition. Non-resident students (U.S. and foreign) are charged tuition in addition to other fees charged all students. The non-resident tuition fee is $246* per semester unit.
The fees reported here are in effect for 2001-02.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Per Semester
State University Fee (Undergraduate)
$ 414.00*$ 714.00*
State University Fee
(Graduate)438.00*753.00*
Health Facility Fee3.003.00
Associated Students Fee50.0050.00
Instructional Related
Activity (IRA) Fee5.005.00
Recreation Fee35.0035.00
Student Recreation Fee5.00
Recreation Fee12.00
Campus Recreation Fee18.00
Student Union Fee50.0050.00
Student Health Services Fee35.0035.00
Academic Records Fee6.006.00
Total for Undergraduate598.00898.00
Total for Graduate622.00937.00
* Systemwide fees.
User Fees
Application Fee for CSU Admission (nonrefundable)$ 55.00
Alumni Placement Fee25.00
Bicycle Storage Fee10.00/semester
Chemistry Lab Breakage FeeThe cost of broken
chemistry lab equipment
Computing Services
Fee30.00
Cross-Enrollment Fee10.00
Dishonored Checks and Credit Cards20.00
Emergency Loan Fee2.00
Emergency Loan Late Fee
40.00
Failure to Meet Administratively Required
Appointment or Time Limit Fee
(Administrative Late
Fee)15.00
Foreign Language Proficiency
Test49.50
Late Registration
Fee25.00
Orientation Fee (New
Students)60.00
Orientation Fee (Parent/Guardian)
Each30.00
Orientation Fee (Transfer Students)
with class schedule and with
catalog30.00
Orientation Fee (Transfer Students)
with class schedule and ‑without
catalog25.00
Parking Fee (Per Semester)
Auto62.00
Motorcycle30.00
Photo ID Card (nonrefundable)
New or
Replacement5.00
Temporary (ALCI, Open
University)2.00
Teaching Credential Application (payable
to State of
California)60.00
Thesis Binding Fee (Per
Volume)10.00
Transcript Waiver Evaluation
Fee25.00
Note: Fees for courses offered through Special Sessions are not included in units for matriculated courses. There are additional fees associated with Special Session courses. Refer to the Special Sessions bulletin for more information.
The total fee paid per term will be determined by the number of units taken, including those in excess of fifteen.
Systemwide mandatory 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 42).
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)0.25
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)71.71
(students
and faculty)
Book strap removal1.50
Items not picked up after three weeks5.00
Media
Services
Overdue Media (fee per day, up to $25 maximum)1.00
Unrewound video/cassette
tapes1.00
CDs returned in any bookdrop1.00
Overdue Media Equipment
(fee per day, up to $50.00
maximum)5.00
Lost inserts/booklets from CDs &
videos10.00
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
Changes or other fee schedules are posted at Circulation Desk.
^Subject to change
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 regarding which fees which may be refunded, the circumstances under which fees may be refunded, and the appropriate procedure to follow 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.
All refunds are made by check and are mailed to the student’s address on file. Refunds are subject to a processing fee, and they are not processed until after the add/drop period of the term. All refund checks may take up to 10 working days to process. For the most current refund policy in effect, please refer to the Class Schedule. Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained from the Student Financial Services Office.
Students withdrawing completely from the University, or dropping from 6.1 or more units to 6.0 units or less by the scheduled adjustment deadline (posted in the Class Schedule), are eligible for a refund of monies paid but not owed to the University.
Refund requests made after the scheduled deadline will not be processed. To receive consideration of a refund after the scheduled 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 the each petition in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Title 5, sections 41802 and 41913.
The Petition for Fee Waiver of University Regulations is available in the Cashier's Office and on-line at www.csusm.edu/sfs
Non-matriculated students, open university students, or any students enrolled in Extended Studies or Special Session who withdraw completely or make schedule adjustments, should refer to the Class Schedule or Special Session Brochure covering that term/program for refund policies and procedures.
Students who are receiving Federal Financial Aid, and who withdraw prior to the eleventh week of the semester, may be required to repay a portion of their financial aid disbursement.
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 from any person owing a
debt to receive official transcripts of grades.
If a student believes he or
she does not owe all or part of an asserted unpaid obligation, the student
should contact the University Cashier's Office. The Cashier's Office or another
office on campus to which the Cashier's Office may refer the student, will
review the pertinent information, including information provided by the student,
and will advise advise the student of its conclusions.
Procedure for the Establishment or Abolishment of a Student Body Fee
The law governing the California State University provides that fees defined as mandatory, such as a student body association fee and a student body center fee, may be established. A student body association fee must be established upon a favorable vote of two-thirds of the students voting in an election held for this purpose (Education Code, Section 89300). A student body center fee may be established only after a fee referendum is held which approves, by a two-thirds favorable vote, the establishment of the fee (Education Code, Section 89304). The student body fee was established at CSU San Marcos by student referendum on October 8, 1991. The campus President may adjust the student body association fee only after the fee adjustment has been approved by a majority of students voting in a referendum established for that purpose (Education Code, Section 89300). The required fee shall be subject to referendum at any time upon the presentation of a petition to the campus President containing the signatures of 10 percent of the regularly enrolled students at the University. Once bonds are issued, authority to set and adjust student body center fees is governed by provisions of the State University Revenue Bond Act of 1947, including but not limited to, Education Code, sections 90012, 90027, and 90068. Student body fees support a variety of cultural and recreational programs, child care centers, and special student support programs.
The process to establish and adjust other campus-based mandatory fees requires consideration by the campus fee advisory committee and a student referendum. 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 also 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 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 California, the federal government, and private sources.
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.
Details on refund requirements for students who completely withdraw within a semester are available on the Financial Aid and Scholarship web site.
Both federal and state financial aid and any outstanding debts to Cal State 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 completed on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A paper FAFSA may be obtained from any California college financial aid office or high school counseling office. The FAFSA must be used to apply for California and federal financial aid, including loans.
In addition to filing the FAFSA by March 2, financial aid applicants should submit supporting documents to the Cal State San Marcos 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 California residents who are applying for undergraduate programs, and who file a FAFSA by the Cal Grant deadline of March 2, are encouraged to apply for Cal Grants. Details are available through high school counseling offices or the Cal State San Marcos Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
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 Cal State San Marcos 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 California.
Students must be U.S. citizens or “eligible non-citizens” in order to be considered for federal aid. Students holding “F” visas or other non-resident visas are not eligible for state or federal financial aid funds.
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 Cal State San Marcos 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, Cal State San Marcos,
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001, for a financial aid brochure. Students may access
all of their Cal State San Marcos financial aid records or obtain general
information by calling the SMART system at (760) 750-4850, or accessing SMART
WEB through the web site
csusm.edu/financial
aid.
Inquiries may also be made by e-mail or fax. The fax number is (760) 750-3047.
The e-mail address is:
finaid@csusm.edu
Scholarships
Scholarship Office
(760)
750-4855
The following scholarships are available to students attending Cal State San Marcos. Some scholarships do not require financial need. Cal State San Marcos 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.
Information on all scholarships that are listed below is available through the Cal State San Marcos Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and on the web page.
A free scholarship search service, is available in the financial aid section of the Cal State San Marcos Web site. The site is free of charge and contains information on national scholarships.
Scholarships that are administered by Cal State San Marcos Financial Aid and Scholarship Office:
Alan Pattee Scholarship
Pursuant to the Alan Patee Scholarship Act, Education Code Section 68120, children of deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employees who were California residents and who were killed in the course of law enforcement or fire suppression duties are not charged mandatory systemwide fees or tuition of any kind at any California State University campus. Students who may qualify for these benefit should contact the Admissions/Registrar’s office for an eligibility determination.
Anne Kay Endowed Scholarship
Established by a gift from Anne Kay, for financially needy U.S. citizens who are highly motivated to learn and achieve and who are new transfer students from community colleges, 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 Cal State San Marcos 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 Cal State San Marcos 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.
Cal State San Marcos AVID Scholarship
Funded by an anonymous donor, a $1,000 scholarship to a former AVID student who has overcome past obstacles.
Carolyn R. Mahoney Endowed Scholarship
Endowed in honor of Dr. Carolyn R. Mahoney, former Cal State San Marcos mathematics professor, to a full-time Cal State San Marcos mathematics major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
CSU Graduate Equity Fellowship
Awarded to Cal State San Marcos students who are in a Master’s program, have a high financial need, are California residents, have a minimum Cal State San Marcos GPA of 3.0, and are from an under-represented group in the student’s academic area.
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 Cal State San Marcos 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, priority is given to entering first-year Cal State San Marcos 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 Cal State San Marcos students who are studying abroad.
Fenstermaker Foundation Scholarship
Funded by an annual gift, awards up to $7,000 a year renewable, are made to Cal State San Marcos students who are majoring in biology, chemistry, or computer science. Selection is based on high academic achievement.
Grice, Lund & Tarkington
Established by the Escondido firm of Grice, Lund & Tarkington, this scholarship is awarded to a Cal State San Marcos 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
Four non-renewable awards in the amount of $3,000 each are awarded annually to currently enrolled full-time students of The CSU. The selection is based on financial need and merit.
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.
Jane Lynch Endowed Scholarship
Funded by Ann Hunter-Welborn in honor of Jane Lynch, former Cal State San Marcos Executive Director of University Development. One $500 award is made available to a non-U.S. Citizen, who is in the U.S. progressing toward permanent residency, has overcome adversity and is financially needy.
Kellogg Endowed Scholarships
Established by a gift from Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II, for financially needy and academically meritorious undergraduate Cal State San Marcos students with a minimum 3.35 GPA.
Laura E. Settle Scholarship
The California Retired Teachers Association sponsors the $2000 Laura E. Settle Scholarship. For 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.
Leonard and Jean Evers Memorial Endowed Computer Scholarship
Established by Leonard Evers, a retired businessman and former North County resident, 40 computers are made available to entering freshmen with high financial need and a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.
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. The scholarship will be awarded to a Cal State San Marcos 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 may be renewable.
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.
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 Cal State San Marcos. Priority is given to a Cal State San Marcos MBA student who has completed undergraduate work in the Cal State San Marcos College of Business Administration.
San Diego Kiwanis Scholarship
Funded by the San Diego Kiwanis Club for Cal State San Marcos 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 Cal State San Marcos.
Scholarships that are administered outside of the Cal State San Marcos Financial Aid and Scholarship Office:
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 re-entry undergraduate woman student at the college junior level or above, with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
African American Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship to an African- American student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and is financially needy as determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Alumni Association Scholarship
Funded by Cal State San Marcos Alumni Association, two $250 awards to be given to a Cal State San Marcos Alumnus who is pursuing another Cal State San Marcos degree or certificate. Recipients are required to be enrolled in at least 6 units per semester.
ASI American Indian Scholarship in Honor of Lee Dixon
Funded by numerous sources, including Associated Students, Inc., Cal State San Marcos employees and North San Diego County American Indians, for a tribally enrolled American Indian student who is financially needy. Preference will be given to an incoming freshman. One $1000 scholarship is available.
BECA/LAFS Scholarship
Funded by the Cal State San Marcos Latino Association of Faculty and Staff (LAFS) and administered by the BECA Foundation, two $500 scholarships are awarded to deserving Cal State San Marcos Latino students.
Bree Tinney Endowed Women's Scholarship
Established by a gift from the Advanta Corporation Foundation, in memory of a former Cal State San Marcos student and employee, for a financially needy Cal State San Marcos female single parent, who has resumed studies after an extended break in her education, with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA.
Carol Cox Endowed Re-entry Scholarship
The Carol Cox Re-entry Scholarship has been established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to re-entry women attending Cal State San Marcos. Awards will be based on the applicant’s financial need and academic achievement.
The Copley Scholarship
A gift from the James S. Copley Foundation, the Copley Scholarship is awarded annually to Cal State San Marcos women students who are single parents with financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, and have a clearly defined sense of purpose.
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 Cal State San Marcos.
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.
Lillian C. Sherman Scholarship Fund
Funded by a gift from Lillian C. Sherman for financially needy Native American Indian Students who are enrolled at least half-time at Cal State San Marcos. One $2,500 award is available.
North County Women in Networking Scholarship
Funded by an annual gift from the North County Women in Networking, for financially needy women business majors.
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 Cal State San Marcos Associated Students, Inc., a short-term emergency loan is available to enrolled students. Up to $500 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.