Housing Fees

Residents of CSU apartments and other housing must be enrolled full-time at Columbus State University. Fees are due at the time of registration. Fees are subject to change by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. For an overview of options related to living at CSU, visit https://life.columbusstate.edu/index.php.  For pricing of housing and meals, please visit https://life.columbusstate.edu/pricing.php.

Application Fee

A non-refundable $200.00 annual application fee is collected at the time a student applies for housing at CSU. The application fee covers administrative costs related to the application and assignment process.

Residence Life Activity Fee

A $50.00 annual residence life activity fee is collected at the time of application to housing. The fee allows the Residence Life Office to provide regular educational and social activities within the residence halls.

Housing Amenities

Among other amenities, all CSU apartments feature 24-hour security, high-speed Internet access, a full kitchen, and on-site laundry and fitness facilities. Utilities, local phone service, and free extended cable television service are included in the housing fees. A free shuttle bus transports students hourly between CSU housing and the two campuses. Both campuses offer shopping and dining opportunities within walking distance.

Class Fees

A special class fee is added to certain courses to cover the costs of instructional materials or other expenses. Additional class fees, if applicable, are specified in the course schedule during registration each semester.

Applied Music Fees

Special fees are added for individual and class instruction in applied music. Applied music fees, if applicable, are specified in the course schedule during registration each semester.

Textbooks

All book sales are final; no refunds will be made. Approximate cost of books and supplies is between $800 and $1300 per semester.

Delinquent Fees and Fines

Section 03.06.01 of the University System of Georgia Academic and Student Affairs Handbook states that students with outstanding account balances older than thirty (30) days must have services withheld until the balance is paid. Therefore, students may be withdrawn from Columbus State University when they become delinquent in the payment of tuition, fees, the clearing of fines, or the repayment of loans. Students who owe a balance for housing or the meal plan may be removed from housing and/or have their meal plan suspended for failure to pay. Registration will be stopped and copies of educational records will be withheld if a student has either outstanding financial obligations or delinquent loans. If a student has early registered for a future term and has either outstanding financial obligations or delinquent loans for a previous term, their registration for the future term may be cancelled. Students referred to a collection agency will be responsible for additional collection fees and may have their account status reported to major Credit Reporting Bureaus.

Returned Check and Credit Card Chargeback Fees 

If a check, electronic payment, or credit card payment is returned or reversed (including returned checks, failed electronic payments, or credit card chargebacks), the University will assess a returned payment fee for each occurrence. The fee will be $30.00 or 5% of the payment amount, whichever is greater, and will be charged in addition to the amount of the original payment. After two returned payments, the University reserves the right to restrict the use of that payment method. The student may also be required to complete financial counseling before the payment method is accepted again.

Students referred to a collection agency will be responsible for additional collection fees and may have their account status reported to major Credit Reporting Bureaus.