National Student Exchange, CSU Chico
Money Matters
Invoices, Bills, Fees Registration Fees
The followling site is your ultimate source for all information regarding fees and tuition and any other financial issues. Check this at your Portal account.
Please regularly check:
http://www.csuchico.edu/cmgt/
Bills
Plan A will pay Chico Registration fees of $1845.00 per semester. Although your portal account may show that you owe non-resident fees, you will not be charged non-resident fees.
Plan B will not pay either non-resident or registration fees. However, both A&B students will pay for their housing and other incidental fees.
On 07/31/2008 - Plan A (Chico) must pay fees for fall on this date. For the spring, pay on December 11, 2008. If fees are not paid, you will lose the courses scheduled during Real-Time scheduling and you will pay a late fee of $25 to add courses. You may pay by mail as well.
Chico Financial Aid
If you are receiving financial aid from Chico, Plan A students, make sure that you contact Mr. Casey Dinsmore at (530) 898-6451. PLEASE identify yourself as a National Student Exchange student.
Plan B - Incoming Students
August 24, 2007 - fall semester
January 23, 2008 - spring semester
You are expected to show proof that you paid the necessary fees to your institution. This must be done before classes begin. If your fees are paid through financial aid, you must bring with
you a statement showing your award at Orientation.
Books by mail
You may order your textbooks online at www.asbookstore.com. The customer service phone number is 1- (530) 898-5222.
Banking in Chico
There are many banks in the City of Chico and several are close to the University. They are listed for your convenience. You are advised to call or visit these establishments to determine which will suit you the best.
Some Bank locations in Chico
Bank of America at 400 Broadway
Washington Mutual at 200 Broadway
Wells Fargo at 355 Memorial Way
Tri-Counties Bank at 780 Mangrove Ave.
Most of these banks are open between 9 AM and 6 PM daily. The Bank of America, Washington
Mutual, and Wells Fargo Banks are also open on Saturdays. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are
operative on campus outside the Bell Memorial Student Union (BMU). However, there are some right
on the edge of campus on Salem and 1st and also 2nd streets.
Expenses
Personal: Your immediate expenses may include your housing deposit, telephone service, electric/gas costs, food, bedding and other personal effects. You will need to buy your books and supplies. You may be able to take advantage of used books which are always cheaper than new ones. You will have to pay fees and tuition as outlined below for each semester.
University
Plan A participants Fall 2008 and Spring 2009.
Registration Fees $1845 per semester are due by 5:00pm
(Try to avoid the $25 late fee.)
Fall 2008: 7/31/2008
Spring 2009: 12/11/2008
Employment Concerns
You are eligible to secure on-campus employment. Visit the student employment office located in The University Center, Room 109 (in the back). Take your ID.
Work Study
Unfortunately, arrangements for work study funds for Plan B people are very complicated and are not in place at this time. Consult with Ms. Carolyn Stephen at (530) 898-6451
Student Assistantships:
All enrolled students are eligible for student assistant paid jobs. There are not that many
such jobs. You will need to be vigilant in your search. Visit the department offices and
inquire if they are hiring. It is an advantage to have your resume handy in the event someone
wants to know what you have done, and how prepared you might be.
Career Planning and Placement Center
The Career Planning and Placement Center (898-5253) provides assistance to: assess your interests, skills, and values; identify your goals and objectives; research occupations and labor market trends; explore the skills and experiences sought by employers; write an effective resume; and improve your interview skills.