Policies and Requirements
- Tuition & Fee Master Payment Contract
- A Tuition & Fee Master Payment Contract is required at the start of each academic year. Students electronically submit the contract via their Student Center eForms. Otherwise, a hold may be placed on their account.
- Proof of Health Insurance Coverage
- All students are required to submit Proof of health insurance at the start of each academic year. Students electronically submit proof via their Student Center eForms.
- Students who fail to provide proof of coverage by the start of the term will be billed and enrolled in the Chapman Student Health Insurance plan through United Healthcare.
- Students are required to submit the Proof of health Insurance eForm prior to the first day of the term.
- Tuition Withdrawal Policy
- When a course drop or withdrawal occurs, tuition refunds and fees are made according to the tuition refund deadlines, which differ from the academic calendar deadlines. All students are required to read, understand, and abide by all Chapman University deadlines.
Optional Authorizations
- Chapman Release Authorization
- If students would like Chapman University to disclose information to parents, guardians, spouses, or any other person(s), they must provide written consent by submitting a Chapman Release Authorization. The form can be submitted by the student in person or via their Chapman University email.
- Panther Partner Authorized User
- If students would like parents, guardians, spouses, or any other person(s) to have access to their billing account, they may grant them access by setting up that person as a Panther Partner Authorized User. The option is available via the ePay site under "My Profile Set-up." Only the student has the authorization to add/remove individuals.
Other Services & Purchase Options
- Tuition Protection Plan
- The tuition protection plan is insurance to safeguard your educational investment by reimbursing tuition costs, should you find it necessary to leave Chapman University for medical reasons. The plan is optional and can be purchased via the ePay site up until the first day of each term.
- Student Health Insurance Purchase
- Chapman University offers optional Student Health Insurance to domestic students. Students may choose to purchase coverage for the academic year, by logging in to their Student Center and selecting "eForms." The purchase eForm will be available up until February 19, 2024.
- A minimum of six (6) credits enrollment is required.
- The health insurance policy is through United Healthcare.
- Parking Service
- Parking is free to students; however, a valid virtual permit is still mandatory. Students can obtain a virtual permit by registering your vehicle.
Tuition Payment Due Dates
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- Fall 2023 Cohort:
- Term 1: August 11, 2023
- Term 2: October 13, 2023
- Term 3: January 12, 2024
- Term 4: March 15, 2024
- Term 5: May 17, 2024
- Spring 2024 Cohort:
- Term 1: January 12, 2023
- Term 2: March 15, 2023
- Term 3: May 17, 2024
- Term 4: August 9, 2024
- Term 5: October 11, 2024
- Fall 2023 Cohort:
Tuition Payment Options
- Payment in Full
- Payment in full requires the entire term balance, less financial aid, to be paid in full on or before the term's due date. A $100 late fee will be assessed each month if the balance is unpaid.
- Third-party billing, 529 plans, & Tuition Assistance
- If utilizing a 529 College Saving plan that does not require a direct bill from Chapman University, please contact your plan administrator to coordinate payment. If you are eligible for outside funding, which needs a direct invoice from Chapman University, some 529 plans, Dept. of Rehab, and specific scholarship programs, contact Kim Talley at tpc@chapman.edu or call (714) 997-6503.
- Military Education Benefits
- If you plan to use VA Benefits, contact Stephen Leader, Director of Veteran's Resource Center, at (714) 516-5776 to coordinate submission of required documentation. Benefit appointments can be made online.
Make A Payment
- Online
- Click "Access ePay" in your Student Center's Financial Account tile. Once on the ePay site, click "Make a Payment".
- There are no processing fees for e-Check payments.
- Credit cards/ debit cards are NOT accepted as a form of tuition payment.
- Click "Access ePay" in your Student Center's Financial Account tile. Once on the ePay site, click "Make a Payment".
- By Mail
- Checks and money orders are accepted. Please include your full name and student ID number. Mailing address:
Chapman University, Attn: Cashier's Office
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Billing Basics
- Billing Statements
- Electronic billing (eBill) is Chapman University's official billing method. Electronic billing statements are available the first week of each month. You can access your student account by logging into the ePay site from your Student Center and clicking "Access ePay" under the Financial Account tile.
- Accepted financial aid
- eStatements will report accepted financial aid as "pending" & calculate the remaining balance due. You are still required to complete any documents necessary to avoid a delay in the receipt of funds.
Other Reminders
- Student eRefund (Direct Deposit)
- Chapman issues refunds when the account has an eligible credit balance. To have a refund directly deposited into your account, you can setup an eRefund via the ePay site under "My Profile Set-up." You will need your bank routing & account numbers.
- Communication
- The official method of contact with Student Business Services is via the Chapman University issued student email account. When emailing our department, please be sure to use your Chapman University email and provide your name and student ID number.
Student Services Contacts
- Student Business Services:
- (714)997-6617
- ocbusn@chapman.edu
- Student Account Advisor: Melissa Kufner
- (714) 997-6968
- kufner@chapman.edu
- Cashier Office
- (714) 997-6838
- cashier@chapman.edu