Fall 2011 Fee & Payment Information

ADM 211  • (773) 995-2470

The information included in this web page is current as of July 22, 2011.

The assessment of tuition and fees will be made prior to the first day of classes. An e-mail notification will be sent to students' CSU e-mail addresses alert students to view their e-Bills reflecting tuition and fees and balances due to the University. See section on E-Bill for more information.

Tuition and mandatory fees are subject to change. Course fees and payment policies are administered by the Office of Financial Affairs. For more information contact the Office of Financial Affairs, ADM 211, at (773) 995-2470.

Calculate Your Tuition
E-Bill
Fall 2011 Tuition - On Campus Illinois Resident
Fall 2011 Tuition - On Campus Non - Illinois Resident

Fall 2011 Tuition - Off Campus
Fall 2011 Distance Learning Tuition

Fall 2011 Mandatory Fees
Fall 2011 Four Year Guaranteed Tuition Plan
Fall 2011 Payment Policy
Fall 2011 Tuition Management Services (TMS) Monthly Payment Planner
Bursar Services

Calculate Your Tuition

This formula shows how to tabulate your tuition charges.
• On-Campus: (Total number of credit hours selected) x (tuition per credit hour) + (fees applicable to your total credit hours) = your tuition.

Off-Campus: (Total number of credit hours selected) x (tuition per credit hour) = your tuition.

Distance Learning: (Total number of credit hours selected) x (tuition per credit hour) + $50 distance learning fee = your tuition.

NOTE: Some courses carry additional fees. These fees are not included in the tuition and mandatory fee information. The list of courses with additional fees is in the back of this bulletin .

E-Bills
What is an e-Bill? An e-Bill is the electronic version of your monthly statements. e-Bills are snapshots of the information contained on your student financial account. Your student account includes all charges and payments, financial aid, and other credits. The charges you will find on your account include, but not limited to, tuition, health insurance, room and board, and other related fees. All charges are subject to change as you make changes to your living arrangements, course schedule, and other related charges might change either before or after you receive your initial e-Bill for the term.

Chicago State University does not issue paper statements/bills. E-Bills are issued monthly throughout the term of enrollment. All charges incurred for the term are due by the published final payment due date. All past due balances are subject to additional collection fees if unpaid.

Online Account Access: You can access/view your financial account information online through CSU X-Press. E-Bills are posted onto CSU X-Press monthly. When a new e-Bill/statement is available, you will receive an e-mail notification to your CSU e-mail address.

Find your e-Bill, Account Summary, and IRS Tax Information by visiting www.csu.edu, then click “Cougar Connect.”
• Log in to Cougar Connect
• Click Student Resource tab
• Click View My Bill
• Click View Statement

An official notification of the availability of your bill will be sent to your CSU e-mail address monthly.

Fall 2011 On Campus Illinois Resident

  Tuition per credit hour Number of credit hours Fee Total
Undergraduate (returning, non-guarantee) $217.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $640.00 - $2810.00
$217.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $3811.00 - $4462.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2004 $215.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $638.00 - $2788.00
$215.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $3787.00 - $4432.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2005 $210.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $633.00 - $2733.00
$210.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $3727.00 - $4357.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2006 $208.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $631.00 - $2711.00
$208.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $3703.00 - $4327.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2007 $206.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $629.00 - $2689.00
$206.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $3679.00 - $4297.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2008 $229.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $652.00 - $2942.00
$229.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $3955.00 - $4642.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2009 $249.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $672.00 - $3162.00
$249.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $4195.00 - $4942.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2010 $269.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $692.00 - $3382.00
$269.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $4435.00 - $5242.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2011 $277.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $700.00 - $3470.00
$277.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $4531.00 - $5362.00
Graduate $261.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $684.00 - $3294.00
$261.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $4339.00 - $5122.00
Doctoral $277.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $700.00 - $3470.00
$277.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $4531.00 - $5362.00
Pharmacy/Professional $918.50 12+ $1269.50 $12291.50

On Campus Non-Illinois Resident

  Tuition per credit hour Number of credit hours Fee Total
Undergraduate (returning, non-guarantee)

$437.00

1 - 11 $423.00 $860.00 - $5230.00
$437.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $6451.00 - $7762.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2004 $389.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $812.00 - $4702.00
$389.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $5875.00 - $7042.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2005 $420.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $843.00 - $5043.00
$420.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $6247.00 - $7507.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2006 $414.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $837.00 - $4977.00
$414.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $6175.00 - $7417.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2007 $410.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $833.00 - $4933.00
$410.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $6127.00 - $7357.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2008 $455.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $878.00 - $5428.00
$455.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $6667.00 - $8032.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2009 $495.50 1 - 11 $423.00 $918.50 - $5873.50
$495.50 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $7153.00 - $8639.50
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2010 $536.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $959.00 - $6319.00
$536.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $7639.00 - $9247.00
Undergraduate (newly enrolled Freshmen & Transfer) Fall 2011 $552.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $975.00 - $6495.00
$552.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $7831.00 - $9487.00
Graduate $498.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $921.00 - $5901.00
$498.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $7183.00 - $8677.00
Doctoral $518.00 1 - 11 $423.00 $941.00 - $6121.00
$518.00 12 - 15+ $1207.00 $7423.00 - $8977.00
Pharmacy/Professional $1377.00 12+ $1269.50 $17793.50

 

Off-Campus Tuition per credit hour

  Illinois Resident Non - Illinois Resident
Undergraduate $242.00 per credit hour $462.00 per credit hour
Graduate $286.00 per credit hour $523.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2004 $240.00 per credit hour $414.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2005 $235.00 per credit hour $445.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2006 $233.00 per credit hour $439.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2007 $231.00 per credit hour $435.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2008 $254.00 per credit hour $480.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2009 $274.00 per credit hour $520.50 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2010 $294.00 per credit hour $561.00 per credit hour
Undergraduate 2011 $302.00 per credit hour $577.00 per credit hour

Distance Learning Tuition

  Illinois Resident Non - Illinois Resident
Undergraduate $217.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $437.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Graduate $261.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $498.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2004 $215.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $389.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2005 $210.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $420.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2006 $208.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $414.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2007 $206.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $410.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2008 $229.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $455.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2009 $249.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $495.50 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2010 $269.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $536.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee
Undergraduate 2011 $277.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee $552.00 per credit hour plus $50 Distance Learning Fee

 

Mandatory Fees
Mandatory fees apply to all on-campus students and students with combination off-campus and on-campus schedules regardless of student level or residency status.

Any combination of extension or distance learning courses and on-campus courses will have mandatory fees charged.

  Full - Time Part - Time
Activity $55.00 $36.00
Athletics $120.00 $104.00
Health $30.00 $21.00
Student Union $186.00 $120.00
Facility $102.00 $71.00
IT $102.00 $71.00
CTA U-Pass * $113.00 --
Insurance ** $499.00 --
TOTAL $1207.00 $423.00
* CTA U-Pass assessed to full-time undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and pharmacy student enrolled for 12 or more credit hours.
** Student Health Insurance rate is under negotiation and subject to change and board approval.

Four-Year Guaranteed Tuition Plan

The “Truth in Tuition” bill mandates that Illinois public universities provide four years of level tuition for new students enrolling for the first time beginning with the fall 2004-2005 academic year.  Undergraduate and transfer students enrolling at CSU for the first time after fall 2004 and students who enroll for the first time every semester  beginning Fall 2004-2005 and thereafter will maintain the same tuition rate for four consecutive years, or until the student reaches 120 credit hours. The hours will be extended to accommodate any majors or programs that exceed the 120 hours or four years. The guaranteed rate will remain in effect, except in the event of a break in enrollment of more than one year (two semesters, excluding summer school). In no case will the initial guaranteed rate be valid beyond five years of total enrollment. A tuition surcharge of 10% will be assessed for students who extend beyond the four-year guarantee period (120 credit hours) or five years of total enrollment. For all other students, CSU’s current tuition program will remain in effect.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A change in major will not affect the guaranteed rate. That rate will continue for the number of credit hours necessary to complete the new major, not to exceed five years of total enrollment. Beyond five years of total enrollment, a 10% surcharge will be assessed.

Extended illness and military service will be given special consideration. The rate guarantee will be extended on a case-by-case basis through the student appeal process.

Transfer student rates will be guaranteed based upon 120 credit hours less the number of credits transferred at the time of first enrollment. All extensions and exceptions that apply to new freshmen will be extended to new transfer students.

Credit Hour Pricing
Beginning with the fall 2004-2005 academic year, tuition and mandatory fees will be charged on a per credit hour basis up to 15 hours. This 15 credit hour cap will allow students to complete 120 credit hours in eight semesters or four years. Credit hours exceeding 15 will be charged at the rate for 15 credit hours.

Out-of-State Undergraduate Tuition
The Four Year Guaranteed Tuition Plan is extended to all undergraduate out-of-state new freshmen and transfer students.

In-State Tuition
Effective Fall 2010, students whose permanent residency is within the state of Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, or Wisconsin are extended in-state tuition rates at Chicago State University.

 

Miscellaneous Fees

Admission Application (Graduate) $25
Admission Application (Undergraduate) $25
Application (International) $30
Bursar Reinstatement (See withdrawal policy) $100
Collection Actual Cost
Deferred Tuition Per payment plan
Distance Learning Fee (per course) $50
Extension Courses Fee (per credit hour) $25
Finance Charge on Unpaid Balance 1.5% per month
Graduation Application / Graduate $25
Graduation Application / Undergraduate $25
Immunization Non-Compliance $25
Late Placement Testing $15
Late Payment $25
Late Registration $100
Lost ID Card $20
Special Exam $10
Transcript via mail (per copy) $5
Transcript over the counter (per copy) $10
Written Verification of Enrollment $4

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• CTA monthly and weekly passes (through your financial aid).
• Catalogs $3. (Grad/Undergrad), pay by cash, check, charge, or debit card.
• Game Room Fun Pass, pay by cash, check, charge, or debit card.
• Meal plans (through your financial aid).
• Stamps (book of 10 /$4.20) pay by cash, check, charge, or debit card.

Payment and Refund Policy

By registering for classes at the Chicago State University (CSU), you acknowledge financial responsibility for the confirmed courses resulting from this registration, and all fees assessed to your student account (including the student health insurance fee). You also accept responsibility for any additional costs related to your enrollment at CSU including, but not limited to, room, board, parking, library fines, books and other class materials and any other departmental or college charges. By enrolling, you acknowledge that you are receiving an educational benefit from CSU, and that the costs associated with that benefit are an extension of credit from the University which is due and payable upon the date specified (final payment due date). Tuition and fee charges are billed on a monthly basis.

CSU does not mail billing statements to students. If you are a currently enrolled student, you will receive e-mail notification each month, at your university e-mail address, indicating your tuition and fee statements are available online. The online statement, called the E-Bill, allows you to see your charges in an easy-to read, user- friendly format.

Student account balances are expected to be paid in full by the final payment due date each term. These charges, in accordance with CSU Policy, apply to all customers billed through the Student Accounts Receivable system, and are subject to a LATE PAYMENT CHARGE of $25.00 when the full amount is not paid when the final payment is due. Such accounts will also be assessed a PENALTY of $40.00 IN ADDITION to the LATE PAYMENT CHARGE when the account balance becomes past due (delinquent). A financial hold will be placed on any delinquent student account. This hold will prevent registration, release of transcripts, and may also prevent graduation and the release of a diploma.

In addition, you understand that Chicago State University may refer your past due account for collection and may authorize legal action against you for the collection of this debt. You agree to be liable for all reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees, court costs, and other charges necessary for the collection of your past due account. You understand that if you allow your account to go into delinquent status, your registration,
release of your transcript and diploma will be prohibited until such time as your account is paid in full.

No registration transaction is complete until the business office has processed the transaction and the student has been issued a printed receipt. If you register online, please confirm your registration by obtaining a paid receipt for your registration at the cashier’s office. All students registered for Fall 2011 must obtain a receipt for their first installment.

1. Students must have met all their financial obligations to the University before they are eligible to register for classes unless payment arrangements for meeting such obligations have been made with the bursar.

2. Discover, MasterCard, Telecheck, VISA, cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, certified checks, personal checks and traveler’s checks will be accepted for tuition and fees. ECAP also provides electronic check approval that takes funds from your checking account within 48 hours of the time the check is written to CSU. Business checks will not be accepted.

3. Students who have presented two NSF (not sufficient funds) checks to the university, even though restitution has been made, will be required to pay for their registration with cash, money orders, certified checks, traveler’s checks, MasterCard, VISA or Discover. Business checks will not be accepted.

4. Fall 2011 payment deadlines:

Advance Registration
April 25 - August 3
Payment Deadline: August 4
Regular Registration

August 8-21

Payment Deadline: September 9
Late Registration
August 22-23
Payment Deadline: September 9

5. Installment Payment Option
A. Eligible: All Illinois resident students registering for six (6) or more hours during advance, regular and late registration.


B . Non -eligible: Students who have tuition and fee charges that amount to less than the required deposit, due to financial aid credits, are not eligible. Students registering for less than six (6) hours are not eligible.

C. Tuition Management Installment Plan: Chicago State University offers an interest-free monthly payment plan to distribute your education expenses over time instead of one large payment. For more information, or to enroll, call 1(800) 722-4867 (TMS/ 24 hours a day) and speak with an education payment counselor or log onto www.csu.edu/. Or, you can log on directly to Tuition Management Systems at www.afford.com. Only students enrolling for three (3) credit hours or more are allowed to use the Tuition Management Installment Plan.

Students using the installment payment option are required to make an initial payment at the time of registration or by the payment deadline date of September 9, 2010. Please remember your initial deposit must go to Chicago State University or your registration will be cancelled. The enrollment fee for using the installment plan varies according to the number of payments in your plan. Whether or not you are on the installment plan with TMS, you will still pay the deferred fee amount if tuition is not paid in full at the time of registration. The deferred fee is non-refundable.

Tuition Management Services (TMS) Monthly Payment Planner
Fall Plans Payment Due Dates Enrollment Fee
Six (6) payments June 1 - November 1 $35.00
Five (5) payments July 1 - November 1 $35.00
Four (4) payments August 1 - November 1 $40.00
Three (3) payments September 1 - November 1 $45.00
Two (2) payments October 1 - November 1 $50.00

Deferred Payment Amount

Full-Time Student          $644.00

Part-Time Student         $423.00

1. Refunds
The service fee is non-refundable; the down payment is refundable in accordance with the University refund policy. Selecting the installment payment option cannot extend the refund period. Final payment is due on withdrawals after the refund period.

2. Final Payment
Partial or complete payment will be accepted at any time; however, the total balance must be paid according to your TMS payment plan. If you are not enrolled in TMS, the total balance must be paid by November 3, 2011. Make full payment before the deadline to avoid any additional charges.

3. Default / failure to make a complete payment on time:
Failure to make payment according to your payment plan will cause payment default and a $25 delinquent fee will be assessed each semester that the balance is outstanding. In addition, a hold will be placed on your academic record and you will not be permitted to register for subsequent terms until the balance is paid in full.

4. Your Financial Responsibilities
If you fail to meet the terms of your installment payment agreement, you will not be eligible for academic credit for enrolled courses. In addition, Chicago State University may report your account to the credit bureau, place your  student account with an outside collection agency and assign the account to the State of Illinois Off-Set System. It is further understood that all reasonable collection costs, fees or legal expenses incurred by Chicago State University and any outside agency in securing payment is your responsibility. These fees could range from 25% to 50% of your unpaid balance.

NOTE: Chicago State University is under no obligation to send individual bills to students. Reminder notices will be placed in university publications.

Refund Policy
1. Partial refund (less than 12 hours): A partial reversal of tuition and refundable fee charges will be made to the accounts of students who reduce their credit hour load below 12 semester hours during the period beginning April 25, 2011 and ending August 30, 2011 .

2. A 100% refund upon complete withdrawal: A total reversal of tuition and refundable fee charges will be made upon complete formal withdrawal from the university during the period beginning April 25, 2011 and ending August 30,2011.

3. A 50% refund upon complete withdrawal: A 50% reversal of tuition and refundable fee charges will be made upon complete formal withdrawal from the university during the period beginning August 31, 2011 and ending September 21, 2011.

Bursar
View Your Bill On-Line
After you register for classes, you can view your bill online. To view your bill, visit www.csu.edu, then click “Cougar Connect.”

• Log in to Cougar Connect
• Click Student Resource tab
• Click View My Bill
• Click View Statement

ALL PAST DUE BALANCES ARE DUE IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID ANY ADDITIONAL LATE FEES.

The Fall 2011 initial down payment to secure your advance registration is due August 4, 2011. You must validate your Fall 2011 registration or your classes will be dropped for non-payment. Please present a form of payment to the Cashier Office located at Cook Bldg Room 211. Initial monetary down payment for part-time (1 -11 registered hours) is $423 and full-time (12+ registered hours) is $644.

Please present a form of payment listed below to the Cashier Office and obtain a cashier receipt on or before August 4, 2011:
• Financial Aid Hold Release Agreement;
• TMS installment plan for remaining account balance;
• Bursar Office Third Party Authorization;
• Initial monetary down payment.

To pay your bill at the Cashier Office, the University accepts cash, check, American Express (AMEX), MasterCard (MC), VISA, and Discover:
• Cash and Check payments – In person only
• Credit Card payments – Telephone at (773) 995-2029

For more information regarding your balance or e-bill please contact the Bursar Office at bursar@csu.edu or (773) 995-2470.

Installment payment options are available through the Tuition Management System at www.afford.com.

Questions regarding making payments should be directed to the Cashier Office at (773) 995-2029.

Fall 2011 Cougar Cash Card Pick-up
• Pick up your Cougar Cash Card at the Cashier Office ADM 211 Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• To activate your Cougar Cash Card please call (866) 345-4011 or log onto www.cardflexprepaid.com/csu/.

Fall 2011 Book Vouchers
• Fall 2011 Book Voucher period starts August 17, 2011 through August 24, 2011.
• Financial Aid Office - Book vouchers will be posted to your Cougar Cash Card only. To be eligible you must have a credit balance on your student account.
• Bursar Office -Third Party Book vouchers are available for use at Follett’s Book Store only. To be eligible you must have submitted a third party authorization form.

Fall 2011 Financial Aid Refunds
• You must have a credit balance posted on your student account.
• Direct Deposit – In your bank account or Cougar Cash Card on disbursement date.
• Paper Check – In the mail on disbursement date. No check pickup.
• If you prefer a paper check refund you must come to the Bursar Office to make your selection no later than August 24, 2011.
• The initial Fall 2011 financial aid refund is Friday, September 2,
2011.

Fall 2011 Refund Calendar
Credit Balance Post Date Refund Date
August 24, 2011 September 2, 2011
August 31, 2011 September 8, 2011
September 7, 2011 September 15, 2011
September 14, 2011 September 22, 2011
September 21, 2011 September 29, 2011
September 28, 2011 October 6, 2011
October 5, 2011 October 13, 2011
October 12, 2011 October 20, 2011
October 19, 2011 October 27, 2011
October 26, 2011 November 3, 2011
November 2, 2011 November 10, 2011
November 9, 2011 November 17, 2011
November 16, 2011 November 24, 2011
November 23, 2011 December 1, 2011
November 30, 2011 December 8, 2011
December 7, 2011 December 15, 2011
December 14, 2011 December 22, 2011

NOTE: Actual refund amounts may vary depending on factors such as deferred payment option and financial aid award reductions. Refund checks are mailed.

Policy on Returned Checks
All checks are processed through TeleCheck Any returned check will incur a $20 Chicago State University return check fee and a $25 fee payable to TeleCheck for a total of $45. If you reimburse Chicago State University directly for any check, you will still be assessed the $25 fee by TeleCheck, and an additional $25 delinquent payment fee by Chicago State University.

It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a current address in the Office of Records and Registration (ADM 128).

NOTE: All dates, fees, and charges are subject to change without notice.

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