Bursar COVID-19 FAQ

San Francisco State and the Bursar's Office recognizes this unprecedented time within our community, our state and our nation.

To help navigate this, below are our responses to some of most frequently asked questions related to Student Finances.

Check out the most recent COVID-19 university updates.

Refunds FAQ

Signing up for Direct Deposit is quick and easy!

You simply need to enter your account number and routing number for the designated bank account.

You can enroll into direct deposit from your Student Center. 

Please see the Department of Student Life’s Refunds page for more information.

Please see the Department of Student Life’s Refunds page for more information on tuition, state, and local fees.

These fees are under review by the applicable academic departments.

Students will be updated as information becomes available.

At this point in the semester, no refunds will be issued when withdrawing from classes.

If you have further questions or need additional academic advising please reach out through one of the following pages:

  1. Inquiries
  2. Undergraduate Advising
  3. Graduate Advising

Students with lot 20 and 25 permits can receive a refund of 50% by completing the Parking Permit Online Refund Request Form.

Student Fees FAQ

The $20 refund fee only applies to non-financial aid tuition refunds and will continue to be applied.

Housing and financial aid refunds are not subject to the fee.

Please reach out to the Bursar's Office via service ticket submission for more information.

The $20 EFT reject fee applies to any direct deposit that is returned from the bank.

This fee will continue to be assessed.

Please reach out to the Bursar's Office via service ticket submission for more information.

The 2.65% service charge is assessed and retained by the university’s payment processor for credit and debit card payments only.

You can make a payment at no charge by utilizing the e-check (electronic check) payment option.

Please reach out to the Bursar's Office via service ticket submission for more information.

The $20 dishonored check fee applies to any returned check, credit card or debit card payment.

This fee will continue to be assessed.

Please reach out to the Bursar's Office via service ticket submission for more information.