Payment Options & Deadlines

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Also check out the “Money Matters” section of our FAQ page for more payment information.

Financial Tutorials are available on the Student Business Services website.

Notice to Residents

Please note that the Housing application fee and the Housing deposit CANNOT be paid directly on the student account electronically or by sending a check to Student Business Services – these two payments must ALWAYS be made IN the housing application. All future payments are made via the myCI student account.

On-campus housing is prioritized to students with completed applications (including deposit payment and/or fee deferral documentation) by the priority application deadline each May. After the deadline, space is offered as available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority for room assignment is determined by lottery for all students who meet the priority application deadline. Students applying after the priority deadline will be placed on a waiting list and will be assigned after all students who met the priority deadline have been accommodated.

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Room & Board Rates

Room and meal plan rates differ by village and accommodate type. Please visit our Accommodations & Rates page or the License Agreement for room and meal plan rates specific to each village and accommodation type.

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Housing Installment Payment Plan (HIPP or IPP)

Students who have submitted their Student Housing License Agreement and want to pay room and board fees in more than one installment per semester must request a Housing IPP. Housing IPPs are not automatic and must be requested online via the student’s myCI account EACH SEMESTER. The HIPP divides the remaining balance due for room and board into the specified number of equal installments (usually 4 in fall semester, 4 in spring). There is a $33 nonrefundable processing fee to use the payment plan.

Unless otherwise specified, payments are due by 4:30 p.m. (for in-person payments at Student Business Services in Sage Hall - check SBS business days/hours) or by 5:00 p.m. (for online payments) on the payment deadline.

For step-by-step directions on how to sign up for the HIPP, please see our how-to sheet (PDF, 341KB) and/or two-minute video tutorial.

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View Balance & Make Payments

You may view your balance my logging into myCI, select "CI Records", select "Student Center", then under the "Finances" section, select "Account Inquiry".

Instructions on how to pay your fees and additional information can be found on the SBS website. The balance owed is either all fees showing on your account, or the sum of any installment plan(s) payments due (TIPP or HIPP) plus $33 for each IPP you are using.

Unless otherwise specified, payments are due by 4:30 p.m. (for in-person payments at Student Business Services in Sage Hall - check SBS business days/hours) or by 5:00 p.m. (for online payments) on the payment deadline.

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Deposit Fee Deferral

The Housing application requires a deposit. Some students are eligible for a deferral of the deposit until a later date. This will happen automatically in the application if you are eligible. Otherwise, you will be directed to pay the deposit. If you meet all of the following criteria, you are eligible to defer your deposit:

  1. Returning CI Students from the Academic Year 2024-2025; spring 2025 and have a completed FASFA (financial aid application) on file with the Financial Aid office  for the Academic Year 2024-2025 or Spring 2025, and who have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) for the FASFA term of $3,250 or less (i.e. Academic Year 2024-2025 or Spring 2025), OR
  2. New Incoming CI Students and have completed a FAFSA (financial aid application) for the Academic Year 2025-2026 on or before the priority filing deadline listed on the financial aid website, AND are eligible to defer the Orientation fee through the Cal State Apply application based on the licensee’s Student Aid Index (SAI).
  3. For both student populations, satisfy all document verification requirements with the Financial Aid & Scholarships office by July 1, 2025 for the fall semester, and October 15, 2025 for spring semester are eligible to defer the Housing deposit. Documents submitted for verification must be complete, legible, and accepted by the Financial Aid & Scholarships office.
    • You will know if you owe documents because this requirement will be listed on your “To-Do” list in myCI Student Center.
    • We encourage you to fulfill any document requirements right away and not wait to submit necessary documents until the designated due date.
    • Your documents must be complete, accurate, and legible by July 1 (academic year applicants) or October 15 (newly admitted spring semester applicants) in order to satisfy this deadline. So, we encourage you to submit documents right away so if there are issues there may still be time to correct them prior to July 1.

When you apply for housing, your deferral status will automatically generate and your deferral qualifications will apply to your application. The results are immediate:

  • Not Approved --> The application will direct you to make a payment via e-check (no extra fee) or credit card (additional 2.65% convenience fee)
  • Approved --> The application will direct you to the 'eligible' page and will ask you to proceed through the remaining steps of your housing application

To find your SAI, go to www.myci.csuci.edu and log in. Under 'My Links', select 'CI Records'. Under 'Finances', select 'View Financial Aid'. Select the year for which you would like to determine your SAI. At the bottom of the page, select 'Financial Aid Summary'. Your SAI will be available for view at the top of the screen.

Please Note: If any changes occur to your financial aid, it may affect your deferral status and the deposit payment will become due immediately to secure your space. Please check your financial aid account regularly.

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Fall 2025 Payment Options & Deadlines

Option 1: Pay in Full

  • Your deposit is due at time of application submission (or deferred until later date, if approved for fee deferral)
  • August 19, 2025: Remaining semester balance due

Option 2: Housing Installment Payment Plan (HIPP)

  • Your deposit (or fee deferral documentation) is due ASAP to complete your application
  • August 19, 2025: First of four semester payments due
  • September 19, 2025: Second of four semester payments due
  • October 19, 2025: Third of four semester payments due
  • November 19, 2025: Fourth (& final) semester payment due

Option 3: Financial Aid

  • PLEASE NOTE: If your financial aid does not fund/disperse by the first payment deadline, you must select either options 1 or 2 above to cover fees until your financial aid disperses.
  • FULL Financial Aid: If you have confirmed enough financial aid to cover room, board, tuition, and fees, then your financial aid will cover all fall charges. Your financial aid must be settled and confirmed by the deadline in order to avoid out-of-pocket payment for this payment deadline.
  • PARTIAL Financial Aid: If you are receiving some financial aid, but not enough to cover all charges for room, board, tuition, and fees, your options are:
    (1) Payment in Full: On August 19, 2025, all fees unpaid by Financial Aid are due; OR
    (2) Installment Payment Plan: As soon as possible, but no later than August 18, you must request the HIPP via your myCI account and make payment towards the first installment payment and the $33 non-refundable processing fee to use the payment plan

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Spring 2026 Payment Options & Deadlines - NEW Residents

Option 1: Pay in Full

  • Your deposit is due at time of application submission (or deferred until later date, if approved for fee deferral)
  • January 20, 2026: Remaining semester balance due

Option 2: Housing Installment Payment Plan (HIPP)

  • Your deposit (or fee deferral documentation) is due ASAP to complete your application
  • January 20, 2026: First of four semester payments due
  • February 20, 2026: Second of four semester payments due
  • March 20, 2026: Third of four semester payments due
  • April 20, 2026: Fourth (& final) semester payment due

Option 3: Financial Aid

  • PLEASE NOTE: If your financial aid does not fund/disperse by the first payment deadline, you must select either options 1 or 2 above to cover fees until your financial aid disperses.
  • FULL Financial Aid: If you have confirmed enough financial aid to cover room, board, tuition, and fees, then your financial aid will cover all spring charges. Your financial aid must be settled and confirmed by the deadline in order to avoid out-of-pocket payment for this payment deadline.
  • PARTIAL Financial Aid: If you are receiving some financial aid, but not enough to cover all charges for room, board, tuition, and fees, your options are:
    (1) Payment in Full: By January 20, 2026, all fees unpaid by Financial Aid are due; OR
    (2) Installment Payment Plan: As soon as possible, but no later than January 19 you must request the HIPP via your myCI account and make payment towards the first installment payment and the $33 non-refundable processing fee to use the payment plan

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Spring 2026 Payment Options & Deadlines - Current Residents

Option 1: Pay in Full

  • January 20, 2026: Full semester balance due

Option 2: Housing Installment Payment Plan (HIPP)

  • January 20, 2026: Sign up for HIPP no later than January 23, & make first payment
  • February 20, 2026: Second payment due
  • March 20, 2026: Third payment due
  • April 20, 2026: Fourth (& final) payment due

Option 3: Financial Aid

  • PLEASE NOTE: If your financial aid does not fund/disperse by the first payment deadline, you must select either options 1 or 2 above to cover fees until your financial aid disperses.
  • FULL Financial Aid: If you have confirmed enough financial aid to cover room, board, tuition, and fees, then your financial aid will cover all spring charges. Your financial aid must be settled and confirmed by the deadline in order to avoid out-of-pocket payment for this payment deadline.
  • PARTIAL Financial Aid: If you are receiving some financial aid, but not enough to cover all charges for room, board, tuition, and fees, your options are:
    (1) Payment in Full: On January 14, 2025, all fees unpaid by Financial Aid are due; OR
    (2) Installment Payment Plan: As soon as possible, but no later than January 13, you must request the HIPP via your myCI account and make payment towards the first installment payment and the $33 non-refundable processing fee to use the payment plan

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