FINANCIAL MATTERS
Housing Charges and Fees
July 15th – Initial housing payment due. Payments received after July 15th will be assessed a late payment change. Subsequent housing payments are due the 1st of each month.
Residents may access current charge and balance information online through their student account. This information is available 24/7 and contains the most current and accurate statement regarding your financial status with the university.
Contact the Housing Student Accounts Coordinator by telephone at (209) 667-3675 or by email if you have questions about your housing charges.
Invoicing and Payments
The Housing Office does not issue monthly invoices. Rent is due the 1st of each month and is considered late if not received by the 10th of the month. Checks can be made out to CSUS Housing and must include a student ID #. Unrestricted cash balances on the Warrior Card can also be used for payment. Credit Card and Electronic Check payments can be made through the university online payment center. Access this through MyCSUSTAN.
Cashiering
Housing cashiering hours are 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Monday-Friday. During this time residents can make housing payments by check. Cash payments may be made at the University Cashier’s Office. Online payments may be made through MyCSUSTAN.
Financial Aid
Residents receiving Financial Aid must contact the Housing Accounts Coordinator to determine if aid will fully fund the cost of housing. In many instances Financial Aid does not cover the full cost and it is the responsibility of the resident and his or her financial guarantor/co-signer to pay any cost for housing not covered by Financial Aid. Balances must be paid off by the end of each semester within the overall contract term.
Students receiving aid will need to have a Financial Aid Payment Deferral Agreement on file with the Housing Office no later than two weeks after check-in.
OTHER ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Bicycles
Thinking about bringing a bike with you? Not a problem. Please sure to get your bike license at the University Police Department, as well as bringing a chain and lock. Having a license lets the Housing Office differentiate between abandoned bikes and bikes in use, so you definitely want to have it registered! Bicycle storage areas are available throughout the complex. Residents may also store their bicycles in their bedroom.
Campus Employment
Interested in a campus job? Visit the Student Employment Services website to access the latest on-campus job posting's. Campus jobs offer flexible schedules and convenient hours.
Community Bus System (BLST)
The Turlock bus system operates 6:05a.m.-6:10p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:55a.m.-3:15p.m., Saturday. Bus fare is $1.25. The Stanislaus Regional Transit System also provides transportation between Turlock and other cities within the county. To visit the BLST website click here.
Computers
We recommend that you purchase a computer which fits your individual needs. This may be a laptop or desktop unit. For ease with electronic communication it is recommended by the Office of Information Technology that computers have Professional or Home versions of Microsoft Office Suite. All residents must successfully complete a clean access program provided by the university in order to access the Village Network.
Computer Lab
The computer lab is located in the Housing Community Center. Residents are able to access the internet, scan documents and print papers and assignments. Residents with an educational need will be given priority over students engaged in recreational use of the equipment.
Courtesy Cleaning
Village staff provides monthly courtesy cleaning of suite and apartment bathroom floors and apartment kitchen floors. Rooms must a general state of cleanliness with items picked up off the floor and cleared from the counters on the day of cleaning. Daily cleaning is the responsibility of the resident. Rooms which are excessively dirty will not receive a courtesy clean and eventually may be assessed a cleaning charge in the event the room must be cleaned by housing staff to maintain health and safety standards. Notices of courtesy cleaning schedules are provided in advance.
Equipment Check-Out
In exchange for some collateral you can use a variety of equipment available to residents through the Housing Office. Equipment can be checked out during regular business hours and must be returned before the office closes each night.
- Wheelbarrows, dollies, vacuums, mop
- Ping pong, tennis, foos ball, volleyballs, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, etc.
Health/Medical Insurance
The California State University system offers students discounted health plans through Anthem Blue Cross. For information on the plans visit www.csuhealthlink.com or call Wells Fargo Insurance Services at (800) 853-5899.
Internet and Cable Connections
Each resident has internet and cable connections in his or her bedroom. You can connect to the internet using a CAT5 cord or WiFi. You can access the full cable TV lineup by accessing the housing website.
Laundry Facilities
The main laundry facility is located in the Community Center. Six other laundry facilities are located throughout Phase III. Each facility uses laundry debit cards, which can be purchased and/or reloaded using the “Electronic Laundry Room” machine located in the lobby of the Community Center.
The machine accepts $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. Machines which accept ATM/Credit Cards are located inside the Community Center, as well as the laundry room located on the 1st floor of the Phase III north building. Washing and drying one load of laundry costs approximately $2.00.
Residents using the Community Center laundry room can also use the Laundry Alert system to remotely monitor the status of their laundry returning to the Community Center when their washing is ready.
Mail & Packages
The Housing Office receives mail and packages Monday-Friday with mail distributed to residents each afternoon. Please address mail and packages as follows:
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Parking Permits
Fall 2011 student parking permits cost $146.00. They may be purchased online or at the University Cashier’s Office, MSR 100. They must be displayed on the window by August 2th to avoid parking citations. Permits purchased online may be picked up at the Cashier’s Office.
Additional information is available at: http://www.csustan.edu/UPD/ParkingonCampus/FAQ.html
Personal Property Insurance
The University is not liable, directly or indirectly, for the personal property of residents and guests due to loss by theft, damage by fire, damage by water, or any other cause. You are encouraged to purchase personal insurance, such as a renter’s policy, to cover such incidents. To secure personal property, residents are urged to keep bedroom, suite, and apartment doors locked at all times.
Safety and Security
The Village is a gated and secure community. Resident Advisors and University Police Officers conduct rounds throughout the evening. Residents must assist in maintaining Village safety by ensuring the gates are closed and secure when entering and exiting the Village complex.
Blue safety lights are located throughout the Village complex. These phones connect directly to 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. A Resident Advisor or Village employee is available 24/7 and can be reached at (209) 667-3675.
Yes, we will be running our shuttles this fall, Monday – Friday, 6pm-11pm. You verbiage looks good, but we no longer refer to it as the Escort Program, rather it is Stanislaus Transports at Night (S.T.A.N.) We are really trying to get away from the word “escort”. If you need to describe it further, I would say something like, “safety shuttles”.
The campus Stanislaus Transports at Night (S.T.A.N) runs Monday-Friday from 6:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Residents can use these safety shuttles to return to the Village after an evening class. Shuttles adhere to an established campus route and stop before most buildings.
Housing and Residential Life and the University Police Department work closely together to provide a safe and secure environment.
Telephone Service
There is a 9-1-1 emergency line in the living room of each unit. This line is accessible to all residents of that unit. The only external call which can be made from this line is 9-1-1. Although the line cannot receive or dial other external phone numbers it is capable of dialing on-campus 4-digit extensions (such as academic departments, the Housing Office, the Health Center, Admissions & Records, etc.)
Each individual bedroom is equipped with a phone line which can be activated by contacting Campus Telephone Services at (209) 667-3719. The basic line cost is $17.50/month with long distance at $.05/minute after 5p.m. and $.10/minute between 8a.m.-5p.m.
Winter Holiday Shutdown
Housing fees for the academic year contract do not cover the periods when the University is not in session. Licensees must vacate the housing facilities during the period of Sunday, December 18, 2011-January 1, 2012. Residents must depart no later than 2:00p.m. on December 18, 2011 and may return starting at 11:00a.m. on January 2, 2012.
Residents do not have to remove their personal belongings during the period.
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