Fee structure
Housing charges are split between two semesters and posted to MyStanState. All charges must be paid in full by the final balance deadline.
| Semester | Posted to Account | Final Installment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026* | July 17 | November 1 |
| Spring 2027 | December 15 | April 1 |
*For applications completed after the fee period begins, charges will be posted 5-7 days after receiving a room assignment.
For details about summer housing payments, please visit the Summer Housing webpage.
Our Student Account Specialist can help you understand the ins and outs of housing charges if you need help calculating the out-of-pocket amount or have questions about making a payment.
Email Danielle Rankin or make an appointment through Warrior Connect for more information.
Housing Fees
Failure to pay Housing charges may result in a hold on your MyStanState student account.
| Description | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Room Rent "Room" |
Varies | Determined by room assignment |
| Meal Plan "Board" |
Varies | Determined by Meal Plan Selection inside the housing application |
| Application Fee | $40 | One-time fee, non-refundable |
| Activities Fee | $75 | One-time fee |
| Installment Fee* | $25 | Per semester (details below) |
| Initial Payment | $500 | Minimum payment due before moving in, if no financial aid is awarded |
*The installment fee is waived if Housing fees are paid in full by each semester's contracted move-in day.
Installment Plan
Students who do not pay their housing fees in full by the contracted move-in date are automatically enrolled in an installment plan (also known as a payment plan). This option allows housing charges to be paid over time before the semester payment deadline. Installment plan payments may be made at any time and in any amount, provided the balance is paid by the applicable due date listed at the top of this page. A $50 late fee will occur if the full balance of the term is not received by the applicable final installment date.
For example, a student may choose to make four monthly payments in the fall and four monthly payments in the spring. In this scenario, the student would be assessed a $25 installment plan fee each semester ($25 in fall and $25 in spring).
Example Installment Plan:
| Month | Description | Month | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | Fall Charges Post | December | Spring Charges Post |
| August 1 | Fall Payment 1 | January 1 | Spring Payment 1 |
| September 1 | Fall Payment 2 | February 1 | Spring Payment 2 |
| October 1 | Fall Payment 3 | March 1 | Spring Payment 3 |
| November 1 | Fall Payment 4 | April 1 | Spring Payment 4 |
| November 1 | Fall Charges Due | April 1 | Spring Charges Due |
Additional Fees
Students may incur fees throughout the semester or after checking out, as outlined in the Housing License Agreement.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Late Installment Fee | $50 |
| Lost Key Fob | $30 |
| Lost Mailbox Key | $30 |
| Excessive Lockouts (More Than 2) | $5/lockout |
| Improper Checkout | $50 |
| Early/Late Checkout | $50/day |
| Damages | Varies |
| Additional Cleaning | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
Have additional questions that aren't listed below? Contact the Housing Office at housing@csustan.edu or (209) 667-3675 for more information.
No, you do not need to set up a payment plan. You have the flexibility to pay all-at-once or in increments that work for you. Your full balance must be paid by the Final Balance Deadline listed above.
If your financial aid is delayed, you will need to make a $500 good-faith payment before the contracted move-in day. Once aid is disbursed, this amount will either be refunded by the University or applied to your outstanding balance.
Payments can be made via debit/credit card, cash, or check.
- E-check or Credit Card via MyStanState: to make a payment, simply log into your Student Account and pay online.
- Physical Check: handed to the Front Desk or dropped in the dropbox next to the Community Center mailboxes. Physical checks should be made out to "CSUS Housing" and include the student's name (if not already on the check) and student ID number in the memo.
- Cash via Cashier's Office in MSR
If you have any questions about how to make a payment, please contact the Housing Office.
Yes. If your financial aid is delayed, you will need to make a $500 good-faith payment before the contracted move-in day. Once aid is disbursed, this amount will either be refunded by the University or applied to your outstanding balance.
Financial aid is disbursed approximately 10 days before the start of each semester. Once accepted, financial aid awards will appear under the "Pending Aid" section of your student account.
Aid is first applied to tuition and university fees (excluding New Student Orientation fees), then to Room & Board charges. When viewing your MyStanState Account, the "My Account Balance" panel shows your remaining balance after pending aid—this is your out-of-pocket amount.
If your financial aid is delayed, you will need to make a $500 good-faith payment before the contracted move-in day. Once aid is disbursed, this amount will either be refunded by the University or applied to your outstanding balance.
Housing charges are posted to the MyStanState Student Portal. When charges have been posted, students will receive an email with a breakdown of charges and information about making a payment. If they listed a FERPA Designee (such a Parent or Guardian) in their housing application for email notifications, the FERPA designee will also receive the message.
Yes. If you would like someone else (e.g. parent or guardian) to receive payment and balance reminder emails, too, you must add them as a FERPA Contact inside your housing application and check the Financial Emails Opt-In checkbox. This can be found inside the application and can be updated anytime.
It is strongly recommended that students pay their balance in full by their contracted Move-In Day. Paying in full by this date will waive the installment fee.
A payment installment fee is a one-time charge applied when a student carries a balance past the contracted Move-In Day.
If you choose not to pay the full balance by the contracted Move-In Day, you are assuming the right to make monthly payments and you’ll be charged a $25 installment fee. This fee will appear on your Student Portal on the first day of the month following your contracted move-in date.
Keep in mind, Academic Year contracts have installment fees for each semester: $25 for fall and $25 for spring.
Updated: June 02, 2026