How To Pay

Online Payment (preferred method)

Payment can be made online through our CASHNet payment portal. We accept electronic check (eCheck – free of any service charges, ACH transfer from your bank account) or credit card (all major carriers – a 2.75% convenience fee will apply to all credit card and debit card payments).

Pay In Person

Cash or Check payments (no credit cards) are accepted at:

University Cashier's Office
Building 1, Room 131E.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mail In a Check

Make check payable and mail to:

California Polytechnic State University
University Cashier's Office
1 Grand Ave
Administration 131E
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Please allow 10 days for mailing time and include your Empl ID# / Student ID number on the check. For your convenience, you may download a Payment Remittance Form.

Note: Before mailing a check, be sure to review any applicable due dates. Online payment is the better option, especially if time is running short.

International Payments

Cal Poly accepts payments from around the world through our International Payment Portal, powered by Flywire. In this portal you can pay by international wire transfer, foreign debit/credit cards, as well as other local payment options from your home country.

Preview the process and find out more here.

Housing and Dining Charges

Payment Options:

• Personal Payment (online payments preferred)

  An 'Initial Payment' will be required during the application process. Balance of annual charges have two payment options:

  • Annual Payment (less Initial Payment made) due in August, OR
  • Monthly Installment Payment Plan due the 1st of each month September thru April

• Financial Aid