Payment Options

In order to settle your student account for registration, please review the information and follow the steps outlined below. You will find the necessary forms and agreements in Student Self Service.

1. Prepare to register:
   1. Complete required agreements
      1. Directory Release
      2. Disclosure Agreement
      3. Financial Acknowledgment
      4. Health Insurance Acknowledgement
      5. Meal Plan Acknowledgement
      6. Proxy Access Acknowledgement
   2. Confirm your user profile
   3. Add or confirm your emergency contact
2. Access your tuition statement (see below)
3. Pay your balance: payment options

In order to review your tuition statement or to make a payment, log in to CalArts Student Self-Service.

If you are a parent or third party who does not have access to the Self-Service system, please work with your student to set up Self-Service proxy access.

Once you’re logged into the Self Service website:

Select “Student Finance.” This is your landing page. You will see your student account balance by term and type displayed here. You can choose to pay all or part of the balance online directly from this window by using the drop-down menu to choose an online payment method. Please see Payment Options for alternative ways to pay your tuition.

View your tuition statement: Select “Student Finance and Account Activity” to view the details of your tuition statement or print a statement. Use the drop-down menu to choose the academic term you would like to view. Charges, payments, deposits, and financial aid will be displayed in summary. Select either the name of each category or “Expand All “to view detailed transactions. Select ”View Statement” to view and print your statement for that particular term.

If you are a parent or guardian assisting a student with the processes listed above, you will not have access to any financial or academic information unless the student has granted Self-Service Proxy to you. Please have the student complete the Self Service Proxy to allow access.

CalArts partners with Official Payments Corporation to enable online tuition payments.

For students

• Login to CalArts Self Service with your CalArts credentials.
• Select the “Student Finance” tab.
• Select the “Make a Payment” tab and use the drop-down menu to choose a payment method. You may pay in full online by electronic check from your checking or savings account (no processing fee) or by credit card (Mastercard, VISA, or Discover, with a 2.55% processing fee).

For parents and guardians

• Please make a payment directly through the ACI Website.
• You may pay in full online by electronic check from your checking or savings account (no processing fee) or by credit card (Mastercard, VISA, or Discover, with a 2.55% processing fee).
• Please make sure to include the student’s name and 7-digit ID number (e.g., 0500007) with your payment.

Go to the ACI Website

• Make your check or money order payable to “CalArts.”
• All payments must be made in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency will not be accepted.
• Please include student’s name and ID number on your check or money order.
• Mail your check or money order to:

California Institute of the Arts
Attention: Bursar
24700 McBean Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355

Any returned payments by check or e-check are subject to a $25 fee.

California Institute of the Arts is partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to allow students to pay tuition and fees in installments, helping make college more affordable. 

See enrollment dates and number of payments

• The payment plan is not a loan, and has no credit checks, interest, or finance charges associated with this option. 
• The only cost to participate in the Nelnet program is a $45.00 per semester nonrefundable Nelnet Enrollment Fee.
• The Nelnet payment plan is a flexible payment option that allows payments to be made from a U.S. checking or savings account or by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards. No payment plan payments can be accepted at CalArts.
• If you are enrolled in the payment plan, all payments must be made through Nelnet. CalArts cannot accept your monthly payment.
• Once enrolled, your payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 10th of the month by Nelnet Campus Commerce.
• Payments made with a credit card will be subject to a 2.85% convenience fee. There is no convenience fee for payments made from a checking or savings account. Please note, debit cards are associated with a bank account number and routing number. By entering your bank account number and routing number, there will be no service fee.
• The method of payment is set up when the payment plan agreement is initiated through Nelnet.
• Students who choose to use Nelnet may select installment plans that are spread over several months, depending on when the student registers. NOTE:  All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately! 
• If you enroll in a Nelnet payment plan and the plan is terminated for nonpayment, the entire outstanding balance for the semester becomes due to CalArts immediately.
• Each semester you will need to re-enroll with Nelnet Campus Commerce, it will not happen automatically.

To set up a payment plan please visit https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/calarts/ or call Nelnet at 800-609-8056.

We partner with Convera to offer you a simple, secure, and smart way to pay your fees online. Convera’s platform is trusted by 800+ institutions worldwide to enable payments in 140+ currencies across 200+ countries and territories.

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Why choose Convera:

• Students, parents, and sponsors can use this platform to pay deposits, tuition, fees, and more.
• Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank.
• Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit or debit card, or eWallet.
• Compare payment options instantly and Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours.
• If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with our Price Promise. 
• Track your payment status by SMS and email.
• Our multilingual platform is available in 10 languages.
• Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team.
• Our platform is built with security in mind so that your money is protected.
• Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change. 
• Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade.

If paying by wire transfer, please be sure to check with your bank for the cost of the wire. The bank usually deducts the cost of the wire from the amount of money that you send, which in some instances may cause your payment to be short. Please use the following information:

J.P. Morgan Chase - New York, NY 10017

Make payable to:

California Institute of the Arts
Beneficiary Account Number: 726531111
Beneficiary Routing (ABA) number (U.S.): 021000021
Swift Code (International): CHASUS33

Be sure to reference the student name and ID number in the wire.

The Accounting Office is open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, during the academic year. We are closed on Fridays from mid-May through the end of August. During these hours payments may be made in person via credit card (Mastercard, VISA, or Discover), personal check, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, electronic check, or money order. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars; foreign currency will not be accepted.

Any returned payments by check or e-check are subject to a $25 fee.