YOUR GUIDE FOR
STUDENT FINANCES
WELCOME TO SDSU
Student Account Services
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Housing Administration
Dining
Student Health Services
Registrar
New Student & Parent Programs
sdsu.edu/sas
sdsu.edu/financialaid
housing.sdsu.edu
eatatsdsu.com
shs.sdsu.edu
registrar.sdsu.edu
studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/nspp
619.594.5253
619.594.6323
619.594.5742
619.594.7640
619.594.4325
619.594.6871
619.594.1509
CAMPUS DIRECTORY
Check Registration Information
portal.sdsu.edu My Registration
Review Financial Aid status
sdsu.edu/financialaid AidLink
Pay Basic Tuition & Fees*
sdsu.edu/sas Online Student Account
*Due prior to registration date stated on sdsu.edu/portal
Purchase SDSUcard (student ID)
Purchase: sdsu.edu/sas Online Student Account
Upload a picture at Get.cbord.com/SDSU
Provide FERPA Authorization for parent(s)
sdsu.edu/portal Log in and click Update Privacy
Settings
Sign up for e-Refund (direct deposit)
sdsu.edu/sas Online Student Account
PARENTS: Read Money Matters
sdsu.edu/sas Money Matters
Attend New Student Orientation
studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/nspp New Student Orientation
NEXT STEPS FOR STUDENTS
STUDENT EMAIL & ACCOUNTS
One email & password, three accounts. SDSU students are provided with an @sdsu.edu email address
used to access a variety of online services such as: WebPortal (course registration & more), Online Student
Account (view & pay bills), and AidLink (Financial Aid Award).
sdsu.edu/portal
Online Student Account
sdsu.edu/sas
sdsu.edu/aidlink
Welcome to San Diego State University! To facilitate your transition to SDSU, Student Account Services has
prepared this brochure containing information regarding student finances. Your next steps before orientation:
Student Account Services
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BASIC TUITION & FEES
NON-RESIDENT TUITION
BASIC TUITION & FEES - PER SEMESTER*
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM FEES
Applicable to out-of-state & foreign students
Charged in addition to Basic Tuition & Fees
Due by first day of instruction, August 26
Installment Plan available
Applicable to graduate students enrolled in
Fowler College of Business
Charged in addition to all other relevant fees
Due by first day of instruction, August 26
Installment Plan not available
$ 396 per unit of course work $ 270 per unit of course work
San Diego State University is a pre-pay campus. Students are responsible for paying Basic Tuition & Fees prior
to their registration date listed on sdsu.edu/portal. Students who qualify for a Financial Aid Fee Postponement
do not have to pay prior to registration. To verify a student’s Fee Postponement status, log into AidLink via
sdsu.edu/financialaid. For more information about Basic Tuition & Fees visit sdsu.edu/sas.
*Fees are subject to change
Part Time - 6.0 or fewer units | Full Time - 6.1 or more units
$ 2,816
$ 4,214 $ 6,803
$ 9,482$ 2,549
$ 3,755
$ 2,966
$ 4,472
Teacher Credential,
Part Time
Teacher Credential,
Full Time
Physical Therapy
Doctoral
Graduate,
Full Time
Graduate,
Part Time
Undergraduate,
Full Time
Undergraduate,
Part Time
Ed Doctoral
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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
LIABILITY OF PAYMENT
PARENTS & PRIVACYPAYMENT OPTIONS*
The Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974
(FERPA) protects the privacy of student educational
records, including financial records.
For a student’s information to be disclosed to anyone, the
student must authorize the individual. To authorize a third
party:
Log into WebPortal via sdsu.edu/portal
Click Update Privacy Settings
Fill in the fields and click continue (be sure to
check the box for office the student wants to
authorize)
A student may also create an account for an authorized
user to view and pay bills. To create an account:
Log into the Online Student Account
Under Parent PINs, select Add new
Fill in the fields and click ok
It is the student's responsibility to be aware of any fees
due whether or not a billing notification is received.
Students registering for courses are obligated to pay all
related Tuition & Fees associated with registration for
those courses. Failure to pay fees may result in
termination of a student’s registration.
In accordance to Title 5 of the California Code of
Regulations, Sections 42380 and 42381, SDSU reserves
the right to withhold any university services (including
registration for courses and meal plan funds) until a debt
is paid.
Online
Credit card (may be subject to a service fee)
e-Check (NOT subject to a service fee)
In Person (Student Services West, Room 2536)
Debit card
Cash
Check (payable to SDSU)
Mail
Check (payable to SDSU)
SDSU Student Account Services
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7425
Wire Transfer (via Western Bank)
Learn more online
529 Plan
In memo field include: first/last name, Red ID,
and what the payment is covering
May take a few weeks to process; inquire about
electronic transfer options with 529 provider
*Complete list of payment options can be found on our
website sdsu.edu/sas
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INSTALLMENT PLANS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INSTALLMENT PLANS
A CRASH COURSE ON INSTALLMENT PLANS
Basic Tuition & Fees Non-Resident Tuition & Fees* Housing & Meal Plan Fees
San Diego State University provides Installment Plans as a payment option to help students and families manage the cost
of educational expenses. Installment Plans break up the total cost of an expense into multiple partial payments over the
course of the semester. Students may opt-in to Installment Plans for Basic Tuition & Fees in addition to Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees. To sign up for an Installment Plan, log in to your Online Student Account and look for the “Installment
Payment Plan” section. Be sure to read and understand the terms of the contract. Housing & Meal Plan are billed to
students living on campus in eight installments.
Parking and other miscellaneous fees may not be paid in installments. The Basic Tuition & Fees Installment Plan is currently
NOT available for Summer sessions. Late Registration participants may enroll in the Basic Tuition & Fees Installment Plan; a
$25 late registration fee will be assessed in addition to related installment fees. Please read the terms of the Installment Plan
and make payments to SDSU on time. Students must enroll into the Installment Plan each semester.
Basic Tuition & Fees due for each
semester may be paid in installments.
There is a nonrefundable $60 service
fee to register, along with an initial
payment of $800.
The remaining balance (total Basic
Tuition, less the $800 payment) is split
into four equal installments per
semester due:
Fall 2019
Aug 20, Sept 20, Oct 20, Nov 20
Spring 2020
Jan 20, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 20
The Installment Plan is a semester
long contract. Students must enroll into
the installment plan each semester.
A separate Installment Plan is
available for Non-Resident Tuition,
applicable only for out-of-state and
foreign students.
An initial payment of $2,376 is due
upon registration (6 units charged at a
rate of $396 per unit). The remaining
balance is split into three installments
per semester, with each assessed a
5% service charge, due:
Fall 2019
Oct 20, Nov 20, Dec 20
Spring 2020
Mar 20, Apr 20, May 20
*Non-Resident Tuition & Fees are due
in addition to Basic Tuition & Fees
Per the Terms and Conditions of the
License Agreement for students who
live on-campus, SDSU will bill housing
and meal plan fees in eight
installments during the academic year.
A student’s housing and meal plan
fees will be determined by the
student’s assigned room type and
selected meal plan.
Housing & Meals installments are due:
Fall 2019
Aug 20, Sept 20, Oct 20, Nov 20
Spring 2020
Jan 20, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 20
For information related to on-campus
housing, pelase visit
housing.sdsu.edu. For informaion
related to dining and meal plans, visit
eatatsdsu.com.
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
CAREER SERVICES
FAFSA (Federal Aid)
Students of all class levels should complete FAFSA at
studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa to be considered for all types of
state and federal aid: grants, work study, student and parent
loans, and some scholarships.
The Federal Need Analysis formula requires information from
your parents to measure your parents' ability to assist you with
your educational costs. Parent information is required even if
you do not live with or receive any financial support from your
parents.
Students who have financial need (as defined by FAFSA)
should consider the federal work-study program to earn money
while in school.
Have a question regarding Financial Aid at SDSU? Contact the
Financial Aid Office for more information:
sdsu.edu/financialaid or call 619.594.6323.
CA Dream Act
Funding exists for students who were brought to the US under
the age of 16 and without proper documentation. Learn more at
sdsu.edu/financialaid
Aid Link
AidLink is a secure online system that gives students 24-hour
access to their SDSU financial aid records and scholarship
applications. Log in at sdsu.edu/aidlink.
Students must release authorization via their WebPortal
account (update Privacy Settings) if they wish to give access to
a parent or spouse. If authorization is not granted, a financial
aid counselor cannot share detailed information regarding the
student’s award.
Grants & Scholarships
Do not need to be repaid
Search for Scholarships with the Search Tool via
sdsu.edu/financialaid
Student Loans
Borrowed money to be repaid with interest
May come from the federal government, private
banks and other organizations
Loan Activation begins July 1
Fee Postponements
Students with grants and/or activated loans covering
basic tuition will qualify for a fee postponement
Students may register without paying upfront
Disbursement of Aid
Financial Aid funds are sent to Student Account Services
several days prior to the Fall and Spring semesters.
Funds are applied to the student’s Tuition & Fees,
Housing, and Meal Plan. If there are funds remaining,
Student Account Services will disburse these funds to
the student via Direct Deposit (called eRefund).
Enrolling In Direct Deposit
Visit sdsu.edu/sas
Log in to your Online Student Account
Enroll in Direct Deposit
FEDERAL & STATE AID ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SDSU has many resources to assist students with
employment (Housing Administration and SDSU Dining
hire hundreds of student workers). Use Career Services’
search tool at career.sdsu.edu or attend the career fairs
to find jobs and internships.
Career Services also hosts many events and workshops
designed to help students with their career
preparedness.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Some SDSU departments post their own job openings
on their websites. In addition to Career Services
resources, check out student employment opportunities
from:
Aztec Shops (non-profit campus auxiliary)
aztecshops.com/employment
Associated Students (student governance)
as.sdsu.edu/jobs
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THE SDSU BOOKSTORE IS A DIVISION OF AZTEC SHOPS WHICH
IS A NON-PROFIT AUXILIARY ON CAMPUS. LAST YEAR AZTEC
SHOPS GAVE $4.1 MILLION TO THE UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT
STUDENT PROGRAMS.
What is EZ Books?
EZ Books is our online textbook ordering website. You can purchase your
textbooks online starting August 5th at www.shopaztecs.com/ezbooks.
You can choose to pick up your order in store (what most do) or ship
them to your home. When placing your order you will schedule a pickup
time between Aug. 22 and Aug. 26. We pack a box with each student’s
textbooks so all they need to do is pick it up at east commons across
from the Bookstore.
What is Immediate Access?
The Immediate Access Program is a program developed by the SDSU
Bookstore designed to save students money on their course materials
and gives you digital access to your materials by the first day of class.
The Immediate Access price is the lowest price available anywhere.
For a list of Immediate Access courses and the associated pricing
please visit: www.shopaztecs.com/immediateaccess
Immediate Access Course materials are provided in Blackboard at no
charge through the add/drop deadline, September 9th. After the
add/drop deadline, students that do not opt out will be charged the
specially discounted price for their digital access via their Online
Student Account.
Last year students who participated in the program saved $3.8 million
on their textbooks.
Once you have enrolled in an Immediate Access course you will receive
reminder emails with more information prior to the start of classes and
before the add/drop deadline.
Note: Not all SDSU courses are in the Immediate Access program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT: shopaztecs.com OR CALL: (619) 594-7525
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