UC Irvine Student Housing - Payment FAQ

UndergraduAte Housing
Arroyo Vista, Campus Village and Residence Hall Payment Information

Frequently Asked Questions - 2011-12 housing payments

Students (and their parents) often have questions about their housing payments at the beginning of the school year. The most frequently asked questions and answers are listed below to provide specific information about 2011-12 housing payments. If you still have questions after reading this page, please call a Housing Advisor at (949) 824-6811 or e-mail shac@uci.edu.

Where do I make my housing payment for 2011-12? Can I pay electronically or by mail?
Undergraduate Housing payments are made to the Central Cashier located on the second floor of Aldrich Hall. Payments may be made online through Net.Pay or in person using cash, check or money order, payable to "UC Regents". Mailed payments should be in the form of check or money order (do NOT mail cash) sent to UCI Central Cashier, 228 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, 92697-1975. Click here to go to the Central Cashier Web site.
Are my student housing charges included in my Zot Account Online?
Yes, Housing payments are included in your Zot Account Online. Click here to access your Zot Account Online.
Do I need to pay my bill before I move in? When is my first housing payment due?

Undergraduate students pay a nonrefundable reservation fee when they submit their housing contract, followed by monthly or quarterly payments, depending on their housing community (See payment schedule below).

The charts below gives due dates for each community.

Community	Type of Payment	Payment Due Dates*
Residence Halls	Quarterly	October 15, January 15, April 15
Arroyo Vista	Monthly	15th day of each month, September - May
Campus Village Academic year contracts Year-round contracts	Monthly	15th day of each month, September - May June - May

*There is a 10-day grace period after the due date for making your housing payment. Late fees are charged beginning on the 26th of the month in which they are due.

Can I make housing payments by credit card or debit card?
No. Credit cards or debit cards are NOT accepted to make housing payments at the Central Cashier, however, payments may be made electronically using Net.Pay (electronic check). The Central Cashier also accepts payments made with cash, check, or money order (made payable to "UC Regents").
Does my financial aid pay for housing? What if I have not received my financial aid yet?
Some (but not all) financial aid awards include funds to cover housing costs. Contact Financial Aid at (949) 824-8262 (or go to the Financial Aid Office in room 102 of Aldrich Hall) to find out if your financial aid award covers housing expenses, and when awards are disbursed. If your award is scheduled to arrive after the housing payment deadline, contact a Student Housing Accounts Counselor at shac@uci.edu to request a deferment*. Always include your Student ID# in any correspondence with Student Housing. *You cannot defer your reservation fee.
How much is my housing payment?
Click here for payment due dates and amounts (this will open a separate browser window.)

Please NOTE:
- Arroyo Vista, and Campus Village residents:
  1. Reservation fees paid when you submit your contract are advance portions of your total contract amount, not refundable deposits;
  2. Monthly rates are based on a total contract amount for the year and are not "pro-rated" based on days of occupancy in a given month.
- Residence hall residents:
  1. Reservation fees paid when you submit your contract are advance portions of your total contract amount, not refundable deposits;
  2. The cost of your meal plan is included in your housing payment
  3. You will be charged for the meal plan you selected on the online Residence Hall Personal Information Form. Please contact the Housing Administrative Services front desk at 949-824-6811 if you would like to verify your meal plan selection before making a housing payment.
Will my Reservation Fee be returned when I move out?
No. The reservation fee is NOT a security deposit, and it is not refunded to you when you move out. Reservation fees are paid when you submit your contract, and they hold your space in Student Housing. It is the first installment of your housing contract payments.
What if I cannot make my housing payment on time?
If for some reason you cannot make your housing payments by the due date, contact the Student Housing Accounts Counselor (before the due date) , in Housing Administrative Services by email at shac@uci.edu or phone (949) 824-3333 to apply for a deferment or alternative payment plan. However, the reservation fee cannot be deferred.

To avoid late fees, you must contact the Student Housing Accounts Counselor and make your arrangements before the end of the grace period (10 days after payment is due).

Mailed payments that are received late will be assessed a late fee. Late fees will not be excused by claims of "mail delay" or "lost payments". If you are concerned about your payment arriving on-time, we suggest that you drop it off in-person to the Central Cashier located on the 2nd floor of Aldrich Hall before 4:00 p.m.

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