Tuition payment in full is due the day prior to the start of term. Any student whose payment is not made in full will be dropped from enrollment after the start of term.
Withdrawal Deadlines for International Programs and Partnerships (IPP)*
The deadline for dropping University credit classes is on or BEFORE Friday of the 3rd week of the semester. Any withdrawal from University credit classes beyond this deadline may impact the student's academic record.
The deadline for dropping University non-credit classes is the day prior to the start of the term.
All requests for withdrawal/refund must be submitted in writing. There is no refund if a student has been expelled from the program.
Refund/Withdrawal Procedure
To be eligible for a refund, a request for withdrawal must be submitted in writing prior to the deadline. SAC students must email the request to sac@csun.edu. Students will be notified by email if the request is eligible for a refund of tuition or housing and meals fees. Application fees are non-refundable. If the refund is approved, payment will be returned to the credit card used for payment or via Convera and Flywire International Funds Transfer.
Application Fees
All application fees are non-refundable.
*Subject to change without notice
Refund and Withdrawal Deadline for Semester at CSUN (SAC)
Fee | Cost* | Refund Deadline | Refund Amount |
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Fall 2025 | |||
SAC Program Tuition & Fees (12 units) | $6,900 | Before 11:59 p.m. on August 22, 2025 | 100% |
August 23 - September 12, 2025 | 65% | ||
Beginning September 13, 2025 | No Refund | ||
SAC Application Fee | $150 | None | Non-refundable |
SAC Additional Unit Fee | $370 | Before 11:59 p.m. on September 12, 2025 | $100% |
Beginning September 13, 2025 | No Refund | ||
Spring 2026 | |||
SAC Program Tuition & Fees (12 units) | $6,900 | Before 11:59 p.m. on January 19, 2026 | 100% |
January 20 - February 6, 2026 | 65% | ||
Beginning February 7, 2026 | No Refund | ||
SAC Application Fee | $150 | None | Non-refundable |
SAC Additional Unit Fee | $370 | Before 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2026 | $100% |
Beginning February 7, 2026 | No Refund |