Below you'll find details about rates and dates, as well as our payment plans, schedules and methods.
Rates
2019–2020 Academic Year* Rates
Room in Phase I or Phase II |
Academic Year |
Semester Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Single** (one person per bedroom in a two- or four-bedroom apartment with a furnished dining room, living room and kitchen) |
$11,356 | $5,678 |
|
Double (two people per bedroom in a two- or four-bedroom apartment with a furnished dining room, living room and kitchen) |
$8,785 | $4,392.50 |
|
Triple (three people in a two- or four-bedroom apartment with a furnished dining room, living room and kitchen) |
$7,085 | $3,542.50 |
**Single rooms are considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Room in Golden Eagle Apartments(For Upper-division and Graduate Students) |
Academic Year |
Semester Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Single (one person per bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment with a living room) |
$10,478 | $5,239 |
|
Suite Single (one person per bedroom in a three-bedroom apartment without a living room) |
$9,901 | $4,950.50 |
|
Double (two people per bedroom in a one-bedroom apartment without a living room) |
$9,243 | $4,621.50 |
*The academic year includes fall 2019 (17 weeks) and spring 2020 (17 weeks); it does not include winter break or summer. In addition to the room fees listed above, all residents must put down a $100 deposit in case of damages and a $40 application fee. A program fee of $60 ($30 per semester) is included with room fees.
Meal Plan |
Academic Year |
Semester Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
17 Meal Plan (recommended for first-year students) |
$4,133 | $2,066.50 |
|
12 Meal Plan |
$3,374 | $1,687 |
|
10 Meal Plan |
$2,954 | $1,477 |
SUMMER 2019 Rates*
|
May Intercession |
Full Summer |
Session I & II |
Session I Only |
Session II Only |
|
|
Single-Phase I |
$866.73 |
$3466.92 |
$3178.01 |
$1733.46 | $1733.46 |
|
Double-Phase I |
$669.45 | $2677.80 | $2454.65 | $1338.90 | $1338.90 |
|
Triple-Phase I |
$539.04 | $2156.16 | $1976.48 | $1078.08 | $1078.08 |
|
Single-GEA |
$799.32 | $3197.28 | $2930.84 | $1598.64 | $1598.64 |
|
Double-GEA |
$704.55 | $2818.20 | $2583.35 | $1409.10 | $1409.10 |
*Schedule does not reflect Application Fee ($40.00 non-refundable) or Security Deposit ($100.00)
Payment Schedules
When reading the payment schedules below, take into account the following:
1. Room Type (Location: Phase I, Phase II or Golden Eagle Apartments; Number of occupants)
2. Housing Only or Housing and a Meal Plan (10, 12 or 17 meals per week)
3. Payment Plan (Amounts and due dates apply for the entirety of of the License Agreement)
CONTINUING STUDENTS AND NEW ADMITS
2019–2020 Academic Year
Summer 2019 (For Current Residents)
2018–2019 Academic Year
- 2018–2019 Academic Year: Phase I and Phase II (New Admit)
- 2018–2019 Academic Year: Golden Eagle Apartments (New Admit)
- 2018–2019 Academic Year: Phase I and Phase II (Continuing)
- 2018–2019 Academic Year: Golden Eagle Apartments (Continuing)
Payment Methods and How to Pay Online
Online
You can pay online by credit card, debit card or e-check on CASHNet Smartpay. For a step-by-step on how to pay online, check out How to Pay Your Housing Statement Online. For questions regarding billing or CASHNet Smartpay, please contact the Cashier’s Office at (323) 343-3630.
Parents Paying Online
According to CASHNet Smartpay, a student may create a Parent PIN to allow parents, guardians and other authorized users to access their account information. A Parent PIN must be created by the student before it can be used. The student can follow these steps to create a Parent PIN:
- Click on "Your Account," located in the menu bar at the top of the page.
- Click on "Add New," located in the box labeled "Parent PINs."
- In the Parent PIN field, enter the Login Name you wish to assign to the Parent PIN user.
- Enter the Parent PIN user’s email address.
- Add an optional note to the welcome email that will be sent to the Parent PIN user.
- Select the Parent PIN user’s permission level.
- Click on "OK."
A welcome email will be sent to the Parent PIN user’s email address. The email will contain the optional note, login information and temporary password.
Cash
If you plan to pay with cash, make sure your housing charges are posted to your GET account (they appear as "HOU") before you go to the Cashier’s Office. If you do not see your housing charges, please go to the Office of Housing and Residence Life to obtain an invoice. The invoice assures that your payment will be applied to charges for housing and a meal plan. With the invoice, please go to the University Cashier’s office to make your payment. They will give you a receipt. Please include a copy of your receipt when you submit your application materials to the Housing Office.
Money Order, Personal Check or Cashier's Check (Endorsed by a US Bank Only)
Make checks payable to: Cal State LA – Housing and Residence Life. Write the following on the money order, or personal or cashier's check: "Housing," the student’s name, their CIN and the term for which you want the payment applied (fall or spring).
Cal State LA Cashier’s Office
5151 State University Drive, ADM 128
Los Angeles, CA 90032
International Students
Dates
The 2019–2020 License Agreement is valid from August 16, 2019, to May 16, 2020.
Application Dates for a Room
Current Cal State LA Students and Returning Residents: We welcome you to apply online now for the 2019–2020 academic year. If you're a returning Cal State LA student, visit the How to Apply for Current Students page to find out more.
New Admits: Congrats on becoming a Golden Eagle! We welcome you to apply online now for the for the 2019–2020 academic year. Visit How to Apply for details.
Application Dates for a Meal Plan
Select a meal plan when applying online. Up to 30 days before you move in, you can change the number of meals on your plan by emailing Housing and Residence Life at askhousing@calstatela.edu. Please note that once the semester starts, you may only increase the number of meals. To decrease or cancel, see the cancellation policy in the License Agreement.
Payment Dates
See "Payment Schedule" above for both room and board payment dates.
Important Dates
Fall 2019
|
March 22 |
Returning students: Initial housing payment due for fall semester |
|
July 9 |
Returning students and new admits: Housing payment due for fall semester |
| July 16 | Last day to request a cancellation with a 30-day notice |
|
August 9 |
Returning students and new admits: Housing payment due for fall semester |
|
August 19 |
University Convocation; Fall semester begins |
|
August 16 |
Returning students: Move-in Day |
|
August 17 |
New admits: Move-in Day |
|
August 20 |
Fall classes begin |
|
September 2 |
Labor Day; University closed |
|
TBA |
Returning students and new admits: Housing payment due for spring semester |
|
November 11 |
Veterans Day (in lieu); University closed |
|
November 25–27 |
Fall recess – No classes, campus open |
|
November 28–30 |
Thanksgiving Holiday; University closed |
|
TBA |
Returning students and new admits: Housing payment due for spring semester |
|
December 9 |
Fall classes end |
|
December 10–16 |
Final examinations |
|
December 20 |
Fall semester ends |
Winter Break 2019–2020 and Intersession
|
TBA |
Winter break housing payment due |
|
TBA |
Winter break housing begins |
|
TBA |
Winter break addendum ends |
|
January 20 |
Martin Luther King’s Day; University closed |
Spring 2020
|
TBA |
Returning students and new admits: Housing payment due for spring semester (also listed under "Fall 2019" above) |
|
TBA |
Returning students and new admits: Housing payment due for spring semester (also listed under "Fall 2019" above) |
|
January 16, 2020 |
Spring semester begins |
|
January 21 |
Spring classes start |
|
March 30–April 5 |
Spring Break |
|
March 31 |
Cesar Chavez Day (in lieu); University closed |
|
May 9 |
Spring classes end |
|
May 11–16 |
Final exams |
|
May 16 |
Move-out day for all residents |
|
May 18–22 |
University commencements |
|
May 23 |
Spring semester ends |
