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Fees and Expenses
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What undergraduate fees do I pay when I register at Cal State Hayward?
Schedule of Undergraduate Registration Fees, 2004-2005
For post-baccalaureate and graduate student registration fees, see the Graduate Studies chapter.
The California State University is one of the most economical public universities in the nation and Cal State Hayward's fees are among the lowest in the California State University system. Resident students currently pay only 17% of the total cost of their education. All fees are subject to revision by the Board of Trustees without notice. If revisions occur, they will be published in the Class Schedule. Legal residents of California are not charged tuition, only fees.
The following "Undergraduate Registration Fees" schedule reflects applicable systemwide fees and applies only to students who do not hold a bachelor's degree. If you already hold a bachelor's degree, regardless of your current educational objective, you will pay the fees listed in the Graduate Studies chapter in the section "Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Registration Fees."
Undergraduate Registration Fees |
| 0.1 to 6.0 Units | 6.1 or More Units | |
| State University Fee | *$396 | *$682 |
| Student Body Fee | 15 | 15 |
| Facilities Fee | 2 | 2 |
| University Union Fee | 55 | 55 |
| Instructionally Related Activities Fee | 16 | 16 |
| Health Services Fee | 35 | 35 |
| Photo I.D. (quarterly fee) | 1 | 1 |
| Total | $520 | $806 |
*Note: The State University Fee for the academic year (three quarters) is $1,188 for 0.1 to 6.0 units a quarter and $2,046 for 6.1 or more units a quarter. The total fees paid per quarter will be determined by the number of units taken, including those in excess of fifteen.
Mandatory systemwide fees are waived for individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the California Education Code. (See "Who qualifies for fee waivers?" in this chapter.)
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How should I pay my fees?
Credit Cards, Cash, Check
You may use credit cards (American Express, Discover, and MasterCard), cash, or check for payment of registration fees. See the current Class Schedule for additional information.
Installment Payment Plans
Installment Payment Plans have been authorized if you are assessed Nonresident Tuition or State University Fees. See the current Class Schedule for additional information about payment plans.
Payment of Special Fees
The Cashier in the Lobby of Warren Hall accepts in-person cash, credit card, or check payments for all fees due to Cal State Hayward, such as registration, lab, breakage, test, library, and parking fees. (Most payments can also be mailed.)
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What is Nonresident Tuition?
Nonresident Tuition (in addition to other fees charged to all students) per unit or fraction thereof is $188.
(Note: The total amount of nonresident tuition charged is based on the number of units taken, including those in excess of fifteen. Fees are subject to change without advance notice.)
4. |
Am I responsible for other fees?
In addition to the fees required of all students, you may have to pay fees for the following items:
Library Fees for Overdue, Lost, or Damaged Materials
Fees are computed on a per transaction basis for library materials. Each department within the library has its own fee rate. For example, Main Circulation has a 21-day loan period, and fines after the due date are $ .25 per day, per book (starting at $1.75). The maximum fine for a main circulation item is $10. Reserve items have a higher fine rate, depending on the loan period. The wireless laptop computers have a $2.50 per hour fine and a $25 fee for laptops returned late during the hour before closing.
Charges for lost or damaged material are based on an average replacement cost of $60 plus a processing fee of $10.
Failure to pay accrued fees will result in a hold on your university records, delays in registration, and denial of other university services. For a complete explanation of library fees and policies, call the Library at 510-885-3612.
Miscellaneous Course Fees
You may have to pay a miscellaneous course fee for instructional materials and field trips for some courses. If courses have such fees, it is noted in their course descriptions in this catalog. Also refer to the Class Schedule for additional information and specific fee schedules for these courses.
Other Fees (payable when service is rendered)
| Late registration fee | $25 |
| Failure to meet administratively- required time limit | $20 |
| Graduation and diploma fee | $30 |
| Returned check | $25 |
| Parking fee per quarter | $36 |
| Official transcript of record (single) | $4 |
| Additional transcripts prepared at same time up to ten | ($2 each) |
| Additional transcripts prepared at same time after first ten | ($1 each) |
| Unofficial transcript of record | ($2 each) |
| Items lost or broken | Cost |
| Test fees | Cost |
| Laboratory and/or activity fee | Cost |
| Certificate program fee | $40 |
| Entry Level Math (ELM) Exam | $18 or $24 |
| English Placement Test (EPT) | $18 or $24 |
| Writing Skills Test (WST) | $25 |
| Miscellaneous Course fee | $5-$500 |
(Notes: The graduation fee does not include the cost of cap and gown rental. The parking fee for 2-wheel vehicles is $9.)
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What are the fees for Continuing and International Education courses?
Nonresident Tuition is not charged for Continuing and International Education or Special Session classes. Extension fees are as follows (unless stated otherwise in the Continuing and International Education Bulletin):
| Extension Classes | $116 |
| Open University | $148 |
| Special Session Classes | $148 |
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Where can I get information on financial assistance?
Enrollment Services (Executive Director, Jeffrey D. Cook) coordinates financial assistance for students at Cal State Hayward. The following information is available from Enrollment Services in the Student Information Lobby, first floor of Warren Hall. You may also call Enrollment Services at (510) 885-CSUH.
| • | Student financial assistance programs, including state grants, available to students who enroll at Cal State Hayward | ||||
| • | The student eligibility requirements for financial assistance and the criteria used in determining how financial assistance is distributed among eligible applicants who enroll at Cal State Hayward | ||||
| • | The means, including forms, by which you apply for student financial assistance and requirements for accurately preparing such applications | ||||
| • | The availability of federal financial aid funds for study-abroad programs. You may also contact the Center for International Education for information on financial aid for study abroad programs (SSH 1325, 885-2880). | ||||
| • | The rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial assistance including aid provided under federal Title IV student assistance programs | ||||
| • | The terms and conditions of any employment offered as financial aid | ||||
| • | The availability of community-service Federal Work-Study jobs | ||||
| • | The terms of, schedules for, and necessity of loan repayment | ||||
| • | The standards you must maintain to be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress for the purpose of establishing and maintaining eligibility for financial assistance, and the procedures to be followed to regain eligibility | ||||
| Information concerning the cost of attending Cal State Hayward is available by calling Enrollment Services at (510) 885-CSUH, and includes fees and tuition (where applicable); estimated costs of books and supplies; estimates of typical student room and board costs and typical commuting costs; and, if requested, additional costs for specific programs. | |||||
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What is the average annual cost of education for the California State University?
Average Annual Cost of Education and Sources
of Funds per Full-Time Equivalent Student
The 23 campuses and the Chancellor's Office of the California State University are financed primarily through funding provided by the taxpayers of California. The systemwide cost of education is defined as total support expenditures (State University Fee revenue and General Fund support appropriations) divided by the number of full-time equivalent students.
The total 2002-2003 state General Fund appropriation to the CSU (not including capital outlay funding in the amount of $481,178,000) is $2,680,280,000 and campus budgeted State University Fee Revenue is $533,430,000 for a total of $3,213,710,000. The $3,213,710,000 total cost of education for the CSU must provide support for a projected 321,132 full-time equivalent students (FTES). The number of full-time equivalent students is determined by dividing the total academic student load by 15 units per term (the figure used here to define a full-time student's academic load). The 2002-2003 systemwide cost of education per full-time equivalent student is $10,007. Of this amount, the average student fee support per FTE is $1,926. (The State University Fee and campus fees that must be paid to apply to, enroll in, or attend the university are included in the average costs paid by the students. Individual students may pay less or more than $1,926, depending on the campus and whether the student is attending part-time, full-time, or is a resident or nonresident. Also, other campus fees may be charged that are not required of all enrolled students, which include user and penalty/deposit fees.
| Sources of Funds and Average Costs for CSU Budget |
| 2002-2003 | Amount | Average Cost per FTE Student | Percentage |
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| Total Cost of Education | $3,213,710,000 | $10,007 | 100.0 |
| State Appropriation | 2,680,280,000 | 8,346 | 83.0 |
| Student Fee Support | 533,430,000 | 1,661 | 17.0 |
8. |
Who qualifies for fee waivers?
Alan Pattee Scholarships
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, under the provisions of the Alan Pattee Scholarship Act, California Education Code Section 68120. Systemwide mandatory fees are also waived for children of deceased disabled veterans who qualify for such exemption, under the provision of the California Education Code, Section 32320. Students who may qualify for these benefits should contact the Student Information Lobby, Warren Hall, (510) 885-2624, for determination of eligibility.
Fee Waivers for Senior Citizens
If you are a California resident 60 years of age or older, and you have applied for regular admission and established your eligibility prior to the start of classes, you may have your application fee and State University fee waived. To qualify, you must register for classes during the Late Registration Period. (Admission to classes is on a space available basis under this program.) For procedures to qualify for fee waiver eligibility, contact the Student Information Lobby (Warren Hall, or call 510-885-2624).
Fee Exemptions: Dependents of Deceased or Disabled Military Veterans
California Education Code Section 32320 provides that "No state-owned college, community college, or other school shall charge any mandatory systemwide tuition and fees, including application and State University Fees, to any of the following:
| (a) | Any dependent eligible to receive assistance under Article 2 of Chapter 4 of the Military and Veterans Code. | ||||
| (b) | Any child of any veteran of the United States military who has a service-connected disability, has been killed in service, or has died of a service-related disability, where the annual income of the child, including the value of support received from a parent, does not exceed seven thousand dollars. | ||||
| (c) | Notwithstanding Section 893 of the Military and Veterans Code, the Department of Veteran Affairs may determine the eligibility for fee waivers for a child described in subdivision (b). | ||||
| (d) | Any dependent, or surviving spouse who has not remarried, of any member of the California National Guard who, in the line of duty, and while in the active service of the state, was killed, died of a disability resulting from an event that occurred while in the active service of the state, or is permanently disabled as a result of an event that occurred while in the active service of the state." | ||||
| For further information, contact the Records Office at (510) 885-3669. | |||||
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What are Cal State Hayward's refund policies?
Refund of Fees including Nonresident Tuition
Regulations governing the refund of mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, for students enrolling at the California State University are included in §41802 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. For purposes of the refund policy, mandatory fees are defined as those systemwide fees and campus fees that are required to be paid in order to enroll in state-supported academic programs at the California State University. Refunds of fees and tuition charges for self-support programs at the California State University (courses offered through extended education) are governed by a separate policy established by the University.
In order to receive a full refund of mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, you must cancel registration or drop all courses prior to the first day of instruction for the term. Information on procedures and deadlines for canceling registration and dropping classes is available in the Class Schedule.
For state-supported quarters and non-standard terms or courses of four weeks or more: If you withdraw during the term in accordance with the university's established procedures, you will receive a refund of mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition, based on the portion of the term during which you were enrolled. No student withdrawing after the 60 percent point in the term will be entitled to a refund of any mandatory fees or nonresident tuition.
For state-supported quarters and non-standard terms or courses of less than four weeks: No refunds of mandatory fees and nonresident tuition will be made unless you cancel your registration or drop all classes prior to the first day in accordance with the university's established procedures and deadlines.
You will also receive a refund of mandatory fees, including nonresident tuition under the following circumstances:
| • | The tuition and mandatory fees were assessed or collected in error; | ||||
| • | The course for which the tuition and mandatory fees were assessed or collected was cancelled by the university; | ||||
| • | The university makes a delayed decision that you were not eligible to enroll in the term for which mandatory fees were assessed and collected, and the delayed decision was not due to incomplete or inaccurate information provided by you; | ||||
| • | You were called for compulsory military service. | ||||
Information concerning any aspect of the refund of fees may be obtained from the Accounting and Fiscal Services Office, WA 645, (510) 885-3642.
Refund Regulations
Refund disbursements are not made automatically. If you request a refund check (see below) and it is approved, it will be available in approximately four to six weeks.
If you are eligible for a refund of Registration fees (including nonresident tuition) because you withdrew or reduced units before the published deadlines, the amount of the refund will automatically be credited to your university account. If you take no action, the university will leave the balance on your account to apply toward future charges.
A few refund situations are listed below for your information.
| (a) | If you find it necessary to withdraw officially from Cal State Hayward, you may be eligible for a partial refund of your Registration fees. Also, see (c) below. A "Refund Request" form is available at the Admissions and Records Information Counter in the first floor Lobby of Warren Hall and in the Contra Costa Campus Academic Services Lobby. The form can also be downloaded at www.aba.csuhayward.edu. (Under "Quicklinks," click on "ABA Forms Page," then "Student Financial Services" and select the "Refund Request" form.) | ||||
| (b) | If you withdraw before the first day of instruction for the term, all quarterly fees, including the Facilities fee, Instructionally Related Activities fee, Associated Students fee, Health Services fee and University Union fee are refunded in full. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed if a refund check is generated. Information on procedures and deadlines for canceling registration and dropping classes is available in the Class Schedule. The Late Registration fee is not refundable except when due to university error. | ||||
| (c) | If you have been called to active military duty and, as a result, find it necessary to withdraw from Cal State Hayward, you are eligible for a refund of fees. You must file a "Refund Request" form available at the Admissions and Records Information Counter (first floor Lobby of Warren Hall) with a copy of the orders. The form can also be downloaded at www.aba.csuhayward.edu. (Under "Quicklinks," click on "ABA Forms Page," then "Student Financial Services" and select the "Refund Request" form.) | ||||
| (d) | Apply for parking fee refund at the Cashier's office in the first floor Lobby of Warren Hall. Upon application, parking fees are refunded according to the following schedule: | ||||
| For 1-25 calendar days of the quarter: Automobiles, $24; Motorcycles, $6 For 26-50 calendar days of the quarter: Automobiles, $12 After 51 calendar days of the quarter: None | |||||
| (e) | Refunds owed to financial aid recipients will be used to repay the funds from which the student has received financial aid. | ||||
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What is Cal State Hayward's policy regarding fees or debts owed to the institution?
Should a student or former student fail to pay a fee or a debt owed to Cal State Hayward, 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).
Prospective students who register for courses offered by the university are obligated for the payment of fees associated with registration for those courses. Failure to cancel registration in any course for an academic term prior to the first day of the academic term gives rise to an obligation to pay student fees, including any tuition, for the reservation of space in the course.
Cal State Hayward may withhold permission to register or to receive official transcripts of grades or other services offered by the institution from anyone owing fees or another debt to the institution. If you believe you do not owe all or part of an asserted unpaid obligation, you may contact the Accounting and Fiscal Services Office. The Accounting and Fiscal Services Office, or another office on campus to which the Accounting Office may refer you, will review all pertinent information provided by you and available to the campus and advise you of its conclusions.
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What is the 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 Cal State Hayward by student referendum in the 1960-61 academic year.) 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% 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 association fees support a variety of cultural and recreational programs, childcare 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 sometimes a student referendum. The campus resident 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.
| Footnotes |
| | Fee adjustments subject to the policies established in Executive Order 661. | |
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Last Updated: April 7, 2004