Fees and Payments

How to Pay for Classes

View the details below on how to pay for a class. Information on how to request a refund may be found on the refund webpage.

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Payment Methods

We accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card, American Express, check, and company purchase orders. Please visit us online to read our policy on declined credit cards and dishonored checks. Rejected e-checks are subject to a $20.00 fee. You may also pay with check or money order, in person at Extended Learning (Monday through Friday only), or mail a check or money order made payable to Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning. No credit card payments can be accepted by mail. For online registration, Extended Learning accepts MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express and e-check payments securely.

Please Note: All Extended Learning credit card transactions will be charged a convenience fee of 2.65%. This convenience fee is subject to change and is nonrefundable
Payment Deadlines

Non-Credit Students: Payment is due at the time of registration.

Degree seeking students: Please refer to your My�� account for payment deadlines. All payments should be made via My�� or in person at Cougar Central. If you believe that you are eligible for financial aid, please consult the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. .
Fee Waivers

The Cal Vet Waiver does not apply to the Extended Learning degree programs including ABSN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, MBt, and B.S. in Kinesiology.
Dishonored E-Check/Check Payments
Please visit us online to read our policy on declined credit cards and dishonored checks. Rejected e-checks are subject to a $20.00 fee.
Contract Credit
Contract credit includes Study Abroad credit, BTSA credit and other similar courses/credit. There are no refunds for contract credit classes.

Extended Learning Fees

View details below on specific Extended Learning fees based on the type and location of the program or class you are taking.

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�� San Marcos Campus - Degree Programs

Main Campus - Degree Programs
Mandatory Fee	Spring '24 Assessed by EL	Summer '24 Assessed by EL	Fall '24 Assessed by EL
Academic Records	$12	$12	$12
Associated Students	$75	N/A	$75
Athletics	$100	N/A	$100
Child Care Services	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10
Health Facilities/Services	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95
EL Technology Fee	$48	$48	$48
AESS	$250	N/A	$250
Mental Health	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $102
Recreation	$35	Opt-In $35	$35
Student Union	$315	$75	$315
IRA Fee	$5	N/A	$5
TOTAL MAND FEES	$840	$135	$840

�� Temecula Campus - Degree Programs

Temecula Campus - Degree Programs
Mandatory Fee	Spring '24 Assessed by EL	Summer '24 Assessed by EL	Fall '24 Assessed by EL
Academic Records	$12	$12	$12
Associated Students	$75	N/A	$75
Athletics	$60	N/A	$60
Child Care Services	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10
Health Facilities/Services	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95
AESS	$250	N/A	$250
Mental Health	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $102
Recreation	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35
Student Union	N/A	N/A	N/A
Temecula Facilities/Operations	$415	$75	$415
EL Temecula Technology Fee	$115	$48	$115
Career/Writing/Math Fee	$37	N/A	$37
Library Fee	$20	N/A	$20
IRA Fee	$5	N/A	$5
TOTAL MAND FEES	$989	$135	$989

Fully Online Degree Programs

Fully Online - Degree Programs
Mandatory Fee	Spring '24 Assessed by EL	Summer '24 Assessed by EL	Fall '24 Assessed by EL
Academic Records	$12	$12	$12
Associated Students	N/A	N/A	N/A
Athletics	N/A	N/A	N/A
Child Care Services	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10
Health Facilities/Services	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95
EL Technology Fee Open Univ.	$48	$48	$48
AESS	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mental Health	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $102
Recreation	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35
SA-EMS Admin Fee	N/A	N/A	N/A
TOTAL MAND FEES	$60	$60	$60

Credit Certificates and Offsite Programs

The fees below apply to students taking the following programs:

Credit certificate programs
Programs being offered at a contracted off-campus location (hospitals, businesses, etc.)

Credit Certificates and Offsite Programs
Mandatory Fee	Spring '24 Assessed by EL	Summer '24 Assessed by EL	Fall '24 Assessed by EL
Academic Records	$12	$12	$12
Associated Students	N/A	N/A	N/A
Athletics	N/A	N/A	N/A
Child Care Services	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10
Health Facilities/Services	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95
EL Technology Fee Open Univ.	$48	$48	$48
AESS	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mental Health	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $102
Recreation	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35
SA-EMS Admin Fee	N/A	N/A	N/A
TOTAL MAND FEES	$60	$60	$60

Individual Credit Courses

The fees below apply to students taking the following courses:

Open University courses
Special Session courses (non-degree)
Intersession courses
Summer courses (degree or non-degree)

Individual Credit Courses
Mandatory Fee	Spring '25 Assessed by EL	Summer '24 Assessed by EL	Fall '24 Assessed by EL
Academic Records	$12	$12	$12
Associated Students	N/A	N/A	N/A
Athletics	N/A	N/A	N/A
Child Care Services	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10	Opt-In $10
Health Facilities/Services	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95	Opt-In $95
AESS	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mental Health	Opt-In $102	Opt-In $99	Opt-In $102
Recreation	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35	Opt-In $35
SA/EMS Admin Fee	N/A	N/A	N/A
EL Technology Fee	$48	$48	$48
Student Union	N/A	$0	N/A
TOTAL MAND FEES	$60	$60	$60

Fee Explanations

EL Technology Fee
The EL Technology fee is a mandatory fee required to enroll into self-support courses at the university. Funds are used to support the information technology services and infrastructure related to administering self-support courses.

Please Note: Students enrolled in a degree seeking program will not have fees adjusted if taking a required course at an alternative campus location or modality. For more information, view the Explanation of Fees.

Credit Card Convenience Fee

Extended Learning credit card transactions will be charged a convenience fee of 2.65%. Please note that the convenience fee is subject to change and is nonrefundable.

As a campus we have contracted with CASHNet, a third party company, to provide credit card processing services for all student accounts. This partnership helps keep overall costs low and allows us to continue to provide the convenience of credit card payments. We also continue to offer a free payment option through online e-check payments.

Credit Card Payment Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I pay by credit card?
Yes, but only online. �� Extended Learning does not accept credit card payments through the mail, in person or over the phone.
Which credit cards does CASHNet accept?
CASHNet accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Why is there a convenience fee for making an online payment?
CASHNet is an independent company that provides an outsourced solution so �� can provide more payment options to students. The convenience fee covers the cost of the service, the software provided and the cost of maintaining a secure site for making payments.
Why is the fee 2.65%?
2.65% is the amount established by our third-party credit card processor to cover the credit card transaction fees assessed by credit card companies. You will be required to pay a separate, nonrefundable convenience fee—2.65 % (for domestic and international credit cards) of the payment amount—at the time of each credit card payment. The nonrefundable convenience fee, assessed by our vendor, CASHNet, will appear as a separate line item on your (or the payer's) credit card statement.
Does �� make any money from the convenience fee?
No, �� does not make any money from the convenience fee.
How can I avoid paying the convenience?
You can avoid paying the convenience fee by choosing to pay by check, e-check, cash or money order.
Can I make a credit card payment over the phone?
We no longer accept credit card payments over the phone. Credit card payments made online provide added security and confidentiality for our students.
Will I be charged the convenience fee if I use my debit card?
Yes, you will be charged a 2.65% convenience fee if you use your debit card to pay your student account charges.