Methods of Payment

Electronic check (e-check) payments can be made online using your bank account information. *DO NOT use your debit card number* Online payments initiated through your bank's Bill-Pay website are discouraged as it can take several days from the time your account is debited until we have received the payment.

• There is no service fee charge for electronic check (e-check) payments.
• Only regular U.S. bank checking or savings accounts are allowed.
• Electronic payments from brokerage accounts, credit card advance checks or some credit unions ARE NOT accepted. (Check with your bank if you are unsure your check will be accepted electronically).

For instructions on how to pay online, view ACH (e-check) instructions.

Designated Authorized Users

• Students may designate parents, guardians, and others whom the student wishes to designate as an authorized user, the abilty to make payments on the student's behalf.
• Authorized users can view the student's financial information on their account and make the payment.

For instructions on how to designate an authorized user, view Authorized Payer Instructions.

Students can make their online payment with a credit card by logging into their my.fresnostate.edu account.

*Credit Card payments are ONLY accepted online. We DO NOT accept credit card payments in person*

• A non-refundable 2.65% service fee is charged by the third-party provider.
• We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
• Debit card payments are also charged the 2.65% non-refundable service fee. (To avoid this fee, make your payment by ACH (e-check) using your bank routing number and account information).
• All payments made by using a credit card that results in a credit balance on the student's account will be refunded back to the credit card used to make the payment.

Designated Authorized Users

• Students may designate parents, guardians, and others whom the student wishes to designate as an authorized user, the abilty to make payments on the student's behalf.
• Authorized users can view the student's financial information on their account and make the payment.

For instructions on how to designate an authorized user, view Authorized Payer Instructions.

International students can pay their tuition fees via international wire transfer and international credit card by logging into their my.fresnostate.edu account. Fresno State has partnered with Convera to make it easier for our international students to pay their tuition fees. For instructions on how to make the payments via international wire transfer, view International Payment Instructions.

• There is no service charge by either the university or Convera for international wire transfers. PLEASE NOTE: The bank you use may charge an additional fee depending on the payment method selected. Check with your bank for their fee schedule.
• DO NOT make payments greater than actual or anticipated student charges on your account, including tuition, non-resident tuition, mandatory campus fees, or University Housing (if applicable).
• Designated users may also initate an international wire transfer.
• Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours.
• Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact at https://students.convera.com/#!/contact-us
• Convera customer service support team - 1-877-218-8829

Learn more about Convera with this video.

 

Cash payments are only accepted in person at the Cashier's window, located in the Joyal Administration Building, South Lobby. Payments made in person must be made during normal business hours.

*Please be advised Summer hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*

 

Reporting Cash Payments Greater Than $10,000

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Treasury Publication 1544, Fresno State is required to report all cumulative cash transactions more than $10,000 within a 365-day time period to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This is reported on the IRS Form 8300.

Cash is defined as:

• Currency
• Cashier's Checks
• Money Orders

Cashier's check payments can be made either in person at the Cashier's window or by mailing in the cashier's check to Fresno State. Postmarks are not accepted. Cashier's checks must be received in our office by the Payment Due Date. 

• Make cashier's check payable to California State University, Fresno.
• Mail cashier's check payments to:

                       California State University, Fresno

                       Cashiering Services - Joyal Administration Building

                       5150 North Maple Ave, M/S: JA58

                       Fresno, CA 93740-8026

Important information when mailing Checks, Cashier's Checks, or Money Orders

• Student's First & Last Name must be on the cashier's check.
• Student's Fresno State ID number must be on the cashier's check.
• Cashier's checks may be converted to electronic debits or processed as a check transaction.
• Cashier's checks will not be returned to students.
• Cashier's checks cannot be used to make an ACH (e-check) payment online.

The University is not responsible for delayed or lost mail.

Reporting Cash Payments Greater Than $10,000

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Treasury Publication 1544, Fresno State is required to report all cumulative cash transactions more than $10,000 within a 365-day time period to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This is reported on the IRS Form 8300.

Cash is defined as:

• Currency
• Cashier's Checks
• Money Orders

Check payments can be made either in person at the Cashier's window or by mailing in the check to Fresno State. Postmarks are not accepted. Checks must be received in our office by the Payment Due Date. 

• Make checks payable to California State University, Fresno
• Mail check payments to:

                              California State University, Fresno

                              Cashiering Services - Joyal Administration Building

                              5150 North Maple Ave, M/S: JA58

                               Fresno, CA 93740-8026

Important information when mailing Checks, Cashier's Check, or Money Orders

• Student's First & Last Name must be on the check.
• Student's Fresno State ID number must be on the check.
• All personal checks will be converted to electronic debits.
• Checks will not be returned to students.
• Dishonored checks by the bank for any reason will have a $20.00 dishonored check fee billed to the student account.
• Fresno State does not determine if the bank sends checks through a second time for clearing.

The University is not responsible for delayed or lost mail.

Money order payments can be made either in person at the Cashier's window or by mailing in the money order to Fresno State. Postmarks are not accepted. Money orders must be received in our office by the Payment Due Date. 

• Make money orders payable to California State University, Fresno
• Mail money order payments to:

                    California State University, Fresno

                    Cashiering Services - Joyal Administration Building

                    5150 North Maple Ave, M/S: JA58

                    Fresno, CA 93740-8026

Important information when mailing Checks, Cashier's Checks, or Money Orders

• Student's First & Last Name must be on the money order
• Student's Fresno State ID number must be on the money order

The University is not responsible for delayed or lost mail. 

Reporting Cash Payments Greater Than $10,000

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Treasury Publication 1544, Fresno State is required to report all cumulative cash transactions more than $10,000 within a 365-day time period to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This is reported on the IRS Form 8300.

Cash is defined as:

• Currency
• Cashier's Checks
• Money Orders

Fresno State offers fee waivers, deferments, and sponsorships. View a list of contacts.

Student Loans

Fresno State currently has two different loans, Dream Loans and Nursing Loans. For more information about these loans, please visit: Fresno State Loan Information

The Summer 2026 & Fall 2026 Semester Payment Plans are available through Student Self Service.

To enroll in the Payment Plan, sign in to My Fresno State at My Fresno State and click on Student Self Service>Student Center>My Finances (Financial Obligations and Financial Aid).

Proceed to the "other financial..." drop down menu and select "Enroll in Payment Plan" and click on the arrows to the right (>>). Then follow the 4-step process.

Please Note: Continuing and Global/Extended Education charges are not eligible for the payment plan. 

For step by step instructions, view payment plan instructions

A hold will be placed on a student's account for any unpaid obligations owed to the University. Students will be denied class registration, grades and other university services until all obligations are paid. For more information, please contact the department on campus that requested placement of the student hold (California Administrative Code, Title 5, Section 42381).