Office of Treasury Services

Payment Plan Options

Which Plan is for you?



I am a student and my balance is


My employer has a reimbursement program


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New for Fall 2010:
We are waiving the $30.00 application fee to enroll in a budget payment plan!

Payment plans are an optional arrangement to make tuition payments more affordable by spreading payments over a period of months. CSU offers a variety of interest free payment plans. Wondering which payment plan is right for you? Here's a quick way to find the best solution.

Remember:

  • A new payment plan enrollment form must be completed every semester
  • Payments are due by the date specified on your enrollment form
  • You can make payments electronically through CampusNet, mail in your payments or make a payment in person at the Cashier's Office (MC115)
  • Late or partial payments are assessed a penalty of $25 each month
  • If you add or drop classes, you must notify us to have your installment payment due amount adjusted
  • Federal regulations prohibit the use of current financial aid for payment of past-due charges
  • You must be in good financial standing with Cleveland State to be eligible to participate in a payment plan
  • Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted. If your application is not approved, you will be notified by e-mail and your service charge will be returned.
  • All current semester fees owed to the University are included in the terms of a payment plan.
  • The payment plan application constitutes a promissory note for education purposes and may not be dischargeable in bankruptcy.


Do you usually register for classes before the academic term begins? And is your total student account balance (after financial aid has been applied) under $4,200 for the semester?

Then use the 4-Pay Budget Payment Plan and Employer Reimbursement Form (Available Fall Semester and Spring Semester only. Not available during Summer Semester.)

  • Your payments will be due in:
    Fall Semester Spring Semester
    August January
    September February
    October March
    November April
  • The application form has the exact due dates listed
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Do you register early for classes, before the academic term begins, and your total account balance is over $4,200 for the semester?

Then use the 5-Pay Budget Payment Plan.or the 4-Pay Budget Payment Plan. (Available Fall and Spring Semester Only. Not available during Summer Semester.)

  • Your payments will be due in:
  • Fall Semester Spring Semester
    August January
    September February
    October March
    November April
    December May
  • The application form has the exact due dates listed

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Does your employer have a tuition reimbursement program where they pay you after you’ve successfully completed your course work?

Then use the 4-Pay Budget Payment Plan form and Employer Reimbursement Form

  • Simply check off the Employer Reimbursement box on the front of the form
  • You will be responsible for making a first payment equal to 25% of your total account balance. Financial aid cannot be used to make your initial payment.
  • Additional payments are deferred (no interest, no late payment fees) until after the term has completed
  • You will be responsible for paying the entire balance of your account in full 30 days after the term has ended

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Are you applying for a payment plan for the Summer Semester?

Then use our Summer 3-Pay Plan form. Payments are due in May, June and July.

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Does your employer have a reimbursement program where they pay the University directly, you don't need to pay any out of pocket expenses up front?

Then enroll in the Third Party Sponsorship Program.

  • After completing some simple paperwork (an Authorization Form), we will bill your company on your behalf
  • There is no enrollment fee
  • You will be responsible for payment of any sundry expenses your employer does not cover (for example books or parking)
  • If your employment status changes during the semester, you will be responsible for making payment in full immediately

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Are you an employee of the University? Or is your parent or child an employee? You may be eligible for Staff Development or Fee Authorization.

  • Visit the Human Resources web site after logging into MyCSU to review the eligibility requirements.
  • To download an enrollment form, log into MyCSU, click on the Human Resources tab under For Faculty and Staff, then click on Forms. The Staff Development and Fee Authorization Forms are printable as word documents or PDF’s

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Did you register for classes after the semester began?

  • We will modify our regular payment plan (depending on your account balance) to help out. Depending on when you register, you may be eligible for a four-pay (in Fall or Spring), a three-pay program (in Fall or Spring) or a two-pay plan (in Fall, Spring, or Summer).
  • Visit Campus411 (Main Classroom Building, room 116) for help with your payment plan enrollment.

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Are you waiting for your Financial Aid to be approved or disbursed?

  • Visit Campus411 (Main Classroom Building, room 116) for help. We might be able to work with you to create a special payment plan while you wait for your aid to be processed.

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Are you a cross-registration student taking classes at Cleveland State and another University?

  • Obtain a cross-registration payment form from the Office of the University Registrar, located in the Keith Building, 14th floor, or visit Campus411 if you need assistance. (Cross-registration is only available during the Fall and Spring semesters.)

If none of these payment options fit your needs, please call our office to discuss your situation and we will attempt to work with you. Cleveland State University is committed to your education. Call us at 216-687-3594.

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