Frequently Asked Questions - Charges and Fees

Charges and Fees

How will students pay for access?

The access charge for Inclusive Access materials will be added to your student billing account after the drop/add deadline, which is around the 5th week of the semester. The charge will appear as Bookstore – Inclusive Access. Students who opt out by the posted deadline for the current term will not be billed.

I'm no longer an active student. How can I view my student account?

For information on how to view your account, please review the Alumni and Non-Current Student job aid.

Will my fees be different depending on the mode of instruction?

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

When will I receive my Fall or Spring bill?

Fall Charges:

  • We will post the charges to your account around mid July provided that you have enrolled in units. When the charges have been posted to your account you will receive an email notification. At that time you will see the balance due on your CalCentral student portal and remit payment.

Spring Charges:

  • We will post the charges to your account around mid November provided that you have enrolled in units. When the charges have been posted to your account you will receive an email notification. At that time you will see the balance due on your CalCentral student portal and remit payment.

Will I be charged a fee to make a credit card payment online?

Students and delegates can pay charges online using a credit card. A non-refundable service fee applies to credit card payments. The fee is 2.85% for domestic card payments and 4.25% for international card payments. The minimum service fee for card transactions over $20 and less than $106 will be $3. To make a credit card payment, log in to CalCentral, select the 'My Finances' tab and click the 'Make Payment' button.

The charges on my account were paid at the beginning of the semester with financial aid or with personal payment. Why am I receiving a statement now?

There are several reasons why new charges may appear on your account. If you have questions regarding charges appearing on your account, please contact Cal Student Central. You can visit Cal Student Central to open a case, locate operating hours, or you can contact a counselor by calling 510 664 9181.

Why is there a "Telecom" charge on my account?

The campus provides students who live in residence halls, Manville and International House, with access to a land telephone line. The basic charge for this line is required in the terms and conditions of your housing contract, whether or not the line is used. The fee is billed each semester.

Why do I have a $10.00 CalPIRG fee on my account?

Students who voluntarily pledge to support CalPIRG (California Student Public Interest Research Group, Inc.) are billed this fee to their account. The fee is billed each semester until the student contacts CalPIRG to withdraw their support. Questions related to this fee should be referred to the CalPIRG office via email at info@calpirgstudents.org.

I am being billed for student health insurance. How can I waive out of it?

All students are billed for health insurance. Students wishing to waive out of health insurance must submit a waiver each academic year. Deadlines to submit your waiver can be found on the UHS Waiving SHIP page. Questions related to this fee should be referred to the Student Health Insurance Office at 510 642 5700.

When will I be assessed late fees on my student account?

Late fees will be charged when your student account becomes 30 days past due. To help you keep your student account current, due dates are displayed in CalCentral, in the My Finances tab, in the Billing Summary section, under View Transactions.

Currently Late Fees are not being assessed.