If you’re an eligible Cal State LA student, most basic medical and mental health services are already covered by the Student Health Services Fee (SHSF) included with your tuition. That means you typically will not have to pay anything extra when you visit us for covered services.
Some services, medications, lab tests, and specialty care visits have additional fees. We work to keep these costs as affordable as possible.
Am I Eligible?
Welcome to Cal State LA!
You can begin using Student Health Center services on the first day of your first semester.
Need to complete a University-required immunization or TB screening before your first semester begins? You may be able to receive these services during the term immediately before you start classes if you:
- Show proof that you have been accepted to Cal State LA and are enrolled in your program
- Pay any applicable immunization or laboratory fees
You are eligible to use the Student Health Center if you are enrolled in state-supported Cal State LA courses and have paid the Student Health Services Fee.
You may still be able to use the Student Health Center during one semester away from classes if:
- You were enrolled in state-supported courses during the previous term, and
- You pay the Student Health Services Fee for the semester you are taking off.
If you take two or more consecutive terms off, you are no longer eligible to use Student Health Center services.
Some College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE) programs include the Student Health Services Fee, which means students in those programs can use Student Health Center services.
Eligible programs include:
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- ADN-BSN Collaborative
- Exchange Programs
- Semester in LA
If you are no longer enrolled in an eligible program, you will no longer be eligible for Student Health Center services. If you are receiving ongoing medical or psychological care when your eligibility ends, we can help refer you to an outside provider for continued care.
If you are registered only for your department or division's comprehensive examination or thesis, you can use Student Health Center services if you:
- Were enrolled in state-supported courses during the previous term, and
- Pay the Student Health Services Fee.
If you are currently enrolled only in self-support courses, you can use Student Health Center services if you:
- Were enrolled in state-supported courses during the previous term, and
- Pay the Student Health Services Fee.
Downtown LA programs do not include the Student Health Services Fee (SHSF). Because this fee provides access to Student Health Center services, students enrolled in these programs are not eligible to receive services at the SHC.
What Does My Student Health Fee Cover?
Your Student Health Services Fee covers many of the services you may need while you're a student.
Many basic services are available at no additional cost, including:
- Counseling and psychological services
- Evaluation and care for medical concerns
- Diagnostic X-rays
- Family planning counseling
- Health education and health counseling
- Health and wellness workshops
- Many laboratory tests processed at the Student Health Center
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening
Some services and items have an additional fee, including:
- Immunizations
- Laboratory tests sent to an outside laboratory
- Medical supplies
- Over-the-counter medications
- Prescription medications
Additional fees also apply to specialty services, including:
- Chiropractic services
- Massage therapy
Visit Our Services for more information about available services and applicable fees.
If your visit includes a service or item with an additional fee, payment is due at the time of service.
How do I make a payment?
The Student Health Center is cashless and does not accept cash payments on-site. Payments can be online payment through the Student Health Center e-Market using a credit/debit card or e-check. A non-refundable 2.65% service fee applies to card payments made through the SHC eMarket. There is no additional fee when paying by e-check using your bank account information.
Please note that the Student Health Center does not accept:
- Cash
- Credit cards or debit cards at the Student Health Center
- Cal State LA One Card
- Health insurance
We know eligibility can sometimes be confusing. Contact the Student Health Center if you're unsure whether your enrollment qualifies you for services. Our team can help you determine your eligibility before you schedule a visit.