- When you register online, the system will automatically update your fees and post them within 24 hours.
- During manual registration, fees are collected at the time you register.
- We do not call students about outstanding balances. You will receive reminder e-mail messages until your balance due is received.
- If you fail to pay by the deadline you may be disenrolled.
- The Seawolf Services Center site has illustrated instructions for paying online.
Online Registration (April 12 through August 6): payment can be made through these methods up through August 6:
Sonoma State University
Attn: Seawolf Services
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
- Credit card - We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Note: SSU has a 2.65% card processing fee for online credit card payments.
- You can pay online following the instructions below; or by
- Electronic Check - follow the instructions below.
- Paper Check or Money Order - Make payable to Sonoma State University
- Mail to the address above, so it reaches us by August 6 so it reaches us in time. Please include your Student ID for faster processing.
How to pay your fees online:
- Reminder: The system may take up to 24 hours to process and post fees.
- Go to the Student Portal
- Click on the Payments tile
- Your current balance will be displayed. Click on the Click here to make a payment link.
- Use the Extended Education Charges (Extended Education General Payment) link.
- Add the payment to the cart, then click the Checkout button.
- Screenshots of the steps can be found on Seawolf Service Center's Online Payments page.
Alternatively, you can pay through MySSU by:
- Clicking on the Account Inquiry link under the Finances bar. Your account balance will be displayed.
- At the bottom of your Account Summary, use the green Make Online Payment button.
Manual Registration (August 9 through 17) and Late registration (August 18 through August 31):
- Registration or schedule changes must be made via email (extendeded@sonoma.edu)
- Payment is due within 48 hours of registration/change.
- On and after August 18, registration and schedule changes are subject to a non-refundable $25 late registration fee, charged daily for all transactions made that day. (Special Studies, Internships, and Project Continuation exempted).
$25 non-refundable late registration fee!
- Applies to registration or changes to your schedule after classes start.
- Fee is applied once for all transactions in the same day.
- Special Studies, Internships and Project Continuation are exempt from late fees.
Special Notes
Financial Aid
Financial aid may be available to students who are enrolled in an academic credit program totaling 30 units or more. Please go to the SEIE Financial Aid website for more information.
- You must reapply for federal and state financial aid every year: you are not automatically re-enrolled. You must also complete all To-Do items, including entrance counseling, before funds will be disbursed.
- Remember to regularly check your SSU e-mail and MySSU accounts for updates.
- If your financial aid award is insufficient to cover your fees, you are responsible for paying the balance by the stated deadline.
- You must have cleared all of your Financial Aid To Do items. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY REQUIRE YOU TO PAY YOUR FEES UP FRONT AND BE REIMBURSED LATER.
Veterans
If you are active duty personnel or a reservist, or a veteran or retired military, or a dependent of one of those categories, you may qualify for funding. Please contact the Veterans Affairs Office. They may require documentation, such as a DD-214 or a military ID.
Refunds
Full refunds are given only if a class is dropped BEFORE the first day of the semester. On or after classes have started the amount returned will be pro-rated. The Late Registration fee is non-refundable.