Installment Payment Plan Spring 2026

Students wishing to have additional time to pay their tuition and fees can do so by signing up for the Fall installment payment plan. Payment plans will vary depending on your enrollment category classification.

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Enrollment Categories

 

A matriculated student at CSU East Bay is someone who has all admission requirements met, and is successfully enrolled in a program that leads to a Degree.

Open University offers the opportunity for anyone to enroll in a course without being admitted to the CSU.

This includes One-Year M.B.A., Online Educational Leadership, P.H.A.P., M.S., Online B.S.B.A., M.B.A. for Global Innovators, M.P.A. Alameda County EES, M.S. Health Care Administration, M.S.E.D. Reading Program, M.S. Accountancy, and M.S. Nursing.
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Sample Breakdown of Payment Plan Deadlines and Amounts Due

 

For Matriculated Undergraduates, Graduates, and EDD Students Only

The tuition and campus fees are split into three (3) installments. The down payment (first installment) is due on your original due date. The Health Service fee, SIRF (Student Involvement Representation Fee), Graduate Professional Program Fee and a one-time $30.00 non-refundable administrative fees are NOT included in the plan and they are due by the original due date. 

Sample Breakdown,  ACTUAL DATES AND AMOUNTS MAY VARY

Installment 1

Due January 13, 2026

Installment 2

Due February 13, 2026

Installment 3

Due March 13, 2026
Tuition + Campus Fees: $1195.50 $1195.50 $1195.50
Health Service + SIRF + Graduate Program Fees: $1105.00 --- ---
Payment Plan Fee: $30.00 --- ---
Total: $2330.50 $1195.50 $1195.50


A $20.00 late fee may be assessed per each late installment payment. 

 

For Special Session, and OTL Session Students Only

The tuition and campus fees are split into three (3) installments. The down payment (first installment) is due on your original due date. A one-time $30.00 non-refundable administrative fee is NOT included in the plan and is due by the original due date. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed per each late installment payment. 

Sample Breakdown, ACTUAL DATES AND AMOUNTS MAY VARY

Installment 1

Due January 13, 2026

Installment 2

Due February 13, 2026

Installment 3

Due March 13, 2026
Tuition + Campus Fees: $1200.00 $1200.00 $1200.00
Payment Plan Fee: $30.00 --- ---
Total: $1230.00 $1200.00 $1200.00

A $20.00 late fee will be assessed per each late installment payment.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Your installment plan contract is not effective until the first payment has been made online by ACH or credit card, by mail, or in person at the Cashier's Office in the Student Services Administrative (SA) Building on the Hayward Campus.
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Installment Payment Plan Due Dates

 

We have multiple payment plans depending on the date you register for your classes. Please read the following information thoroughly for complete information.

Matriculated

Matriculated students that enroll in Fall 2025 semester classes and would like to pay their fees on an installment plan are responsible for making installment payments by the following dates: 

  • January 13, 2026 - 1st installment due
  • February 13, 2026 - 2nd installment due
  • March 13, 2026 - 3rd installment due
 

 

Special Session

Special Session Program students that enroll in Fall 2025 semester classes and place themselves onto the installment plan will adhere to the following installment plan due dates:

  • January 13, 2026 - 1st installment due
  • February 13, 2026 - 2nd installment due
  • March 13, 2026 - 3rd installment due
 

 

 

Open University

Open University students that enroll in Fall 2025 semester classes and place themselves onto the installment plan are responsible for making installment payments by the following dates: 

  • February 3, 2026 - 1st installment due
  • March 3, 2026 - 2nd installment due
  • April 3, 2026 - 3rd installment due