University Costs

The following costs are for the 2026-2027 academic year. Changes in costs will be listed on class schedules. The university reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

Graduate Tuition

Fees (Non-refundable)

Graduate Housing

Private apartments and rooms are available for rent in the surrounding communities. Cal Lutheran's Director of Student Life may be contacted for housing assistance. Limited on-campus housing within the residence halls may be available for unmarried graduate and fifth-year students.

The Residence Life Office is able to assist graduate students in finding off-campus housing in the Conejo Valley area.

Statements and Payment Methods

View Your Online Statement

1. Login to MyCLU

2. Open Self-Service

3. Click on Student Finance

4. Click on the specific term/semester, then click View Statement

Pay Online via CLUpay

1. Login to MyCLU

2. Open Self-Service

3. Click on Student Finance

4. Click on CLUpay

Paying in Full

The student account balance is paid in full prior to the beginning of the registered term or by the financial clearance deadline.

Pay by Check

Please include your student ID number on the check and mail to:

California Lutheran University
ATTENTION STUDENT ACCOUNTS
60 West Olsen Road #1220
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Pay via an Automatic Monthly Payment Plan in CLUpay

• Enrollment fees apply

• Plans available for 15-week semesters and 11-week terms

• Employer Reimbursement participants do not qualify

• Please visit www.callutheran.edu/studentaccounts for more details

Authorizing Users for Electronic Account Access

1. Login to MyCLU 

2. Open Self-Service

3. Click on Student Finance

4. Click on CLUpay

5. Create Authorized User PIN

Online Services via CLUpay

Cal Lutheran provides students and authorized users the convenience of online billing and payment options through CLUpay, including the option to sign up for payment plans. Email notifications are sent to students via their Cal Lutheran email accounts. CLUpay offers unique login PINs for authorized users, i.e., parents, employers, etc. CLUpay accounts need to be checked monthly for new charges, credits, and/or assessed interest.

Financial Responsibility

Cal Lutheran does not automatically drop students from a class if they register but do not attend. Students remain financially responsible for the tuition charges. To officially drop a class and be eligible for a tuition adjustment, students must either complete and submit an add/drop form or complete the change online using Self-Service. The add/drop form will be dated by the site coordinators at off-campus centers or by the Registrar’s Office on the Thousand Oaks campus.

Self-Service can be used to change your schedule through the first two weeks of the term. It is strongly suggested that you print a confirmation of the change for your records. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email at your CLUnet address, confirming the acceptance of the change in your registration status.

If, at any time, proof is required of a successful change in your enrollment, a copy of the confirmation and email will be required. The withdrawal date officially determines the tuition charges as listed below.

All 15-week Semester Graduate Program

Drops or withdrawals within:

All 11-week Semester Programs

Withdrawal during the first two weeks of class allows a full refund of tuition charges. Withdrawal after the second week provides no tuition refund for students. A variation of this reduction policy may occur if the student has federal financial aid. Fees are not refundable. Please note that the dates used for reduction of charges are not the same dates used by the Registrar’s Office as last date for withdrawing from a class.

Weekend-Only Courses

Drops or withdrawals within:

All 8-week Online Programs

Drops or withdrawals within:

Financial Obligations

Academic records will not be released and students will not be permitted to register for classes if financial obligations for a previous semester have not been met. For information regarding student accounts or billing procedures, students should contact the Cal Lutheran Business Office at (805) 493-3176.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employer may delay payment for up to six weeks after the last day of the term. To take advantage of this deferred payment plan, it is your responsibility to:

• Submit a confirmation letter or company policy from your employer one time, prior to the start of your first term.

• Submit a completed Employer Reimbursement application prior to the term you begin your enrollment and annually each fall term thereafter.

• Statements are only available electronically

• If the application and/or company policy are received in the Student Accounts Office after the second week of the term, a $50 late transaction fee will be assessed.

• If your employer does not provide 100 percent reimbursement, you are responsible to pay the difference prior to the first class meeting.

• If your employer reimbursement plan has a maximum annual limit, Cal Lutheran will cancel your deferral when that limit is reached. You will be responsible for payment of all tuition charges exceeding your policy limit prior to the first class meeting.

Applications are available on campus or under “Forms” on the Student Accounts website. The form may be downloaded and faxed to 805-493-3886 or completed online and transmitted electronically to the Student Accounts Office.

Students are ultimately responsible for payment of their fees, tuition and costs. Payment of your account is expected when your employer reimburses you or no later than six weeks after the end of the term.

If full payment has not been received within six weeks from the end of the term, interest of 1.25 percent will accrue monthly on the entire unpaid balance. A hold will be placed on your account to prevent the release of transcripts and future registrations until your balance has been paid.

Rights and Responsibilities

Upon registration, the student agrees to accept the responsibility and legal obligation to pay all tuition costs, room and board fees (if applicable), and other special fees incurred or to be incurred for the student’s education.

The university, in turn, agrees to make available to the student certain educational programs and the use of certain university facilities, as applicable and as described in campus publications.

Some or all instruction for all or part of Academic Year 2023-2024 may be delivered remotely or via a hybrid model. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely or via a hybrid model for any part of the Academic Year.

A student’s failure to pay all university bills shall release the university of any obligation to continue to provide the applicable educational benefits and services, including statements of honorable dismissal, transcripts of records, diplomas or registrations. The student shall also be denied admittance to classes and the use of university facilities.

Information regarding student account balances will be released to the student only. To release financial information to a third party, students must provide written authorization to the Student Accounts Office.

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS)

Tuition

Other Fees

4. Technology fee applies to all Graduate Students enrolled in 3 or more credits. Not applicable to non-credit programs and during inter-term. Fee capped at $250 maximum academic year.

Refund Policy