Most basic medical and mental health care services are included in your tuition through the Student Health Services Fee (SHSF). This means you usually won’t pay out of pocket when visiting the Student Health Center for covered services – you’ve already paid.
For services not included in the SHSF, the Student Health Center offers them at the lowest possible cost, without compromising the quality of care.
Who is eligible?
Student Health Center services are available to new students on the first day of the semester.
However, you may receive University-required immunizations and TB screening in the term immediately before the first semester if you:
Pay applicable immunization and lab test fees
Show proof of acceptance into the University and program enrollment
- Students enrolled in state-supported courses
- Matriculated students taking a semester off – must have been enrolled in state-supported courses the previous term and pay the Student Health Services Fee.
Students taking off two or more consecutive terms are not eligible for Student Health Center services.
Certain PaGE programs include payment of the SHSF. Students participating in these programs are eligible for Student Health Center services.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- ADN-BSN Collaborative
- Exchange Programs
- Semester in LA
Individuals no longer enrolled in these programs are not eligible for Student Health Center services; and are referred to outside providers if their eligibility ends while receiving medical or psychological follow-up care.
Students registered only for their department or division's comprehensive examination are eligible only if they:
- Were enrolled in state-funded classes during the previous term; and
- Pay the Student Health Services Fee.
Students currently taking self-support courses are eligible only if they:
- Were enrolled in state-funded classes during the previous term; and
- Pay the Student Health Services Fee.
What is or isn't Covered?
Many basic services offered by the Student Health Center are available to matriculated students at no additional cost beyond payment of the Student Health Services Fee. These services include:
- Counseling and psychological services
- Diagnostic X-rays
- Evaluation and care of medical conditions
- Family planning counseling
- Health education (e.g., health counseling, workshops)
- Labs processed in-house (e.g., complete blood count, urine pregnancy tests)
- Tuberculosis screening
Students can expect to pay reasonable costs for:
- Immunizations
- Lab tests sent to an outside lab for processing
- Medical supplies
- Over-the-counter and prescription medications
Reasonably priced fees apply for the Student Health Center's augmented or specialty clinic services. These include:
- Chiropractic clinic
- Dental clinic
- Massage therapy
Fees for applicable Student Health Center (SHC) services are paid by cash, check or online payment at the time of service. The SHC does not accept credit cards, debit cards, Cal State LA One Card, or health insurance.
Student Health Center e-Market
All Student Health Center (SHC) services fees can be paid online through the SHC e-Market.
For a list of services covered by the SHSF, as well as those available for a fee, visit the page linked below: