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• I just reviewed my account, and I don't understand what the campus fees represent. Can you explain them?
• I am covered by my employer's or parent's health plan. Do I need to pay the health service fee?
• I don't use and will never use the Student Health Center. Do I need to pay the health service fee?
• What's the procedure for the establishment and abolishment of a student body fee?
• I didn't vote for this health service fee. Do I need to pay this?
• I drive everyday to school and I will buy a parking permit. Do I need to pay the transit fee?
• How much are the registration fees?
• What payment methods are accepted?
• Whom should I make my check payable to?
• Do I need to pay all registration fees?
• Can I get a waiver from paying the application fee?

I just reviewed my account, and I don't understand what the campus fees represent. Can you explain them?

• $53.00 Health Facilities Fee: This fee supports the operation of the student Health Center, lease, construction, and maintenance.
• $123.00 Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Fee: This fee supports a variety of campus programs such as campus media operations (newspaper, radio) drama performances, concert and marching bands, and intercollegiate athletics.
• $73.50 Student Association Fee: 1) supports student body organizations established for the purpose of providing essential activities closely related to regular instruction programs. Examples of these activities are student government, athletic, and cultural programs, 2) provides for the unlimited use of Santa Clara County transit services like buses and Light Rail, 3) supports the operation of the Child Care Center on campus that provides available services to children of eligible enrolled students, and 4) supports the operation of recreational activities like intramural sports, aerobic classes and other organized adventure classes.
• $316.00 Student Union Fee: This fee supports the financing and operation of the Event Center and Student Union building.
• $109.50 Student Health Fee: This fee, which is mandatory for all students at most campuses, supports the delivery of services to students at the campus.
• $15.00 Document Fee: This fee covers the issuance of the student identification card, transcripts, and the diploma fee.

Total: $690.00 - All Fees are Mandatory

Note: Summer Session campus fees vary from the fees listed above. For details, please visit Summer Registration Fees.

I am covered by my employer's or parent's health plan. Do I need to pay the health service fee?

Yes. Students still need to pay the health service fee, even if they are covered by another health insurance plan.

I don't use and will never use the Student Health Center. Do I need to pay the health service fee?

Yes. Students still need to pay the health service fee, even if they do not use the Student Health Center.

What's the procedure for the establishment and abolishment of a student body fee?

The law governing the CSU provides that a student body fee may be established by a student referendum with the approval of 2/3 of those students voting. The same fee can be abolished by a similar 2/3 approval of students voting on a referendum called for by a petition signed by 10% of the regularly enrolled students (Education Code, Section 89300.

The Chancellor sets the level of the fee. The Chancellor may approve an increase in the student body fee only following a referendum on the fee increase approved by the majority of students voting.

I didn't vote for this health service fee. Do I need to pay this?

Yes. Students still need to pay the health service fee, even if they did not vote for it.

I drive everyday to school and I will buy a parking permit. Do I need to pay the transit fee?

Yes. Students still need to pay the transit fee, even if they do not use public transit.

How much are the registration fees?

For a detailed list, see Registration Fees.

What payment methods are accepted?

For details, see Methods of Payment.

Whom should I make my check payable to?

When paying by check, please make it payable to SJSU. More details are available under Check Payments.

Do I need to pay all registration fees?

Yes, all campus fees are mandatory.

Can I get a waiver from paying the application fee?

The application fee may be waived for a limited number of applicants from low-income families for whom payment would be an undue financial hardship.

If you believe you qualify, the fee waiver request can be found within the application via CSUMentor only. You will be able to see this waiver request when you apply online.

Note: Once you have completed and submitted the CSU application online, you cannot go back to change this information with regard to the waiver request.