Fee Payment Plan (FPP)

Overview:

The Fee Payment Plan (FPP) allows for qualified registration fees to be paid in five monthly installments. For current registration fee amounts, visit the Registrar's web site. FPP enrollment is established on a per semester basis, not an academic year.

When you enroll in the FPP, you will be required to pay a non-refundable participation fee of $60*. The non-refundable FPP participation fee will be due with the first installment.

*Fee - subject to change (per semester)

Enrollment

How to Enroll in FPP:

  1. Select the Plan
  2. Review the Installments
  3. Complete the Agreement
  4. Review and Save the Installment Schedule
  5. Submit your first payment

Note: FPP enrollment is established on a per semester basis, not on an academic year. Additionally, fees must be assessed (min. balance of $600) before you can enroll in FPP.

Deadline to Enroll in FPP:

  • Fall Term: September (refer to second installment due date)
  • Spring Term: February (refer to second installment due date) 
  • Summer Term: Not eligible
InstallmentsFall 2020 TermSpring 2021 Term
First Installment
-or-
Payment in Full		 8/21/2020 1/15/2021
Second Installment 9/20/2020 2/15/2021
Third Installment 10/20/2020 3/18/2021
Fourth Installment 11/19/2020 4/15/2021
Fifth Installment

12/19/2020

5/16/2021

Eligibility

Fees and Programs eligible for the Fee Payment Plan include: 

  • Undergraduate and Graduate Fall and Spring Semester Fees: 
    • Tuition 
    • Nonresident Supplemental Tuition 
    • Berkeley Campus Fee
    • Student Services Fee 
    • Class Pass Fee 
    • Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition 
    • Law Instructional Materials Fee 
  • Executive MBA Program 
  • UC Extension Fall Program for Freshmen 
  • Evening & Weekend MBA Program (EWMBA) 
  • Full-time MBA Program
  • On-Campus/Online Professional Master of Public Health Program (OOMPH)
  • Master of Information and Cybersecurity Program (MICS)
  • Master of Information & Data Science Program (MIDS)
  • 5th Year Master of Information & Data Science Program (5th Year MIDS)

Fees and Programs not eligible for the Fee Payment Plan: 

  • Student Programming and Orientation Fee 
  • Health Insurance Fee
  • Course Materials Fees
  • Document Management Fee 
  • Drop/Add Fees 
  • Filing Fee 
  • Professional Program Deposits 
  • Summer Session Fees 
  • Master of Financial Engineering Program (MFE) 
  • Summer LLM Program

FAQs

Can someone other than the student activate FPP?

No. Only a student can activate the plan through Cal Central. While a student may give a parent/other person delegate access to view financials and pay bills, only the student can activate the plan.

Do I need to make a payment to activate the plan?

No. After activating FPP you must pay an amount equal to the first installment by the Friday prior to instruction to avoid cancellation. If a payment is made before the FPP is activated, FPP will recalculate based on the new principal balance due and the 1st installment payment is still required. 

I have partial financial aid and want to be on the payment plan. Do I need to make a payment to activate the plan?

Payment will not be required to activate the FPP.  Aid will reduce the balance; FPP will recalculate based on the new balance and installments (still 5) will adjust accordingly. 

I mail in my payment. Can someone at UC Berkeley activate the plan for me?

No. In order to participate in the FPP, you must complete the process online. 

What happens if I don’t pay my installment by the due date?

If you do not make payment according to the due dates outlined in your Installment Schedule, you may incur late fees and have a block placed on your account.

Is the FPP participation fee refundable?

No. You will be charged a non-refundable $60 fee to participate in the FPP.

Can I set up the FPP for the whole academic year?

You can enroll in the FPP at the beginning of each term. You are not able to enroll for the full academic year. See the “Enrollment” section for details.

How do I cancel the FPP once enrolled?

If you decide you no longer wish to make installment payments under the FPP, simply make a lump sum payment for the remaining balance. This will fulfill the repayment agreement and the FPP will be complete for that term. NOTE: The $60 participation fee will not be refunded.

If my financial aid fully pays my tuition and fees is there any benefit to enroll in the FPP?

No. Aid will disburse and pay all charges reducing future FPP installments to zero. You will still be responsible for the $60 participation fee if you enroll.