California Lutheran University utilizes an electronic billing system via the CLUpay
portal that allows students and anyone they have authorized to access their student
account and “eBill” statements online at any time. All billing will be completed per
term/semester per our billing dates for each student type.
eBill Statements & Email Notifications
Each month, an eBill will be generated for all students who have activity on their
student account, Activity on an account could be payments made, refunds issued, new
charges, financial aid posting, etc.
Students and authorized users will be emailed a notification informing them that a
new billing statement is available to view via the CLUPay portal site. Please ensure
to read all email notifications thoroughly for account information & updates. Paper statements will not be mailed.
How to View Current & Prior Statements
Log into MyCLU and scroll down to Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Click on CLUpay
On the CLUpay Overview page, click on Statements
All of your account statements will appear here; click the paper icon under View to view your statement or the arrow icon under Save to download that specific statement
Account Summary Tool
California Lutheran University utilizes an electronic system that allows students
to view their Account Summary via Self-Service by logging into MyCLU. This tool allows
students to view the breakdown of their charges and any accepted financial aid per
term/semester, and generate a statement at any time.
Click on a specific term/semester (ex: Fall 2025) for a detailed breakdown of the charges and accepted financial aid
applied to your student account; in this section you can also click View Statement for this breakdown to be viewed or downloaded in a statement format at any time
Payment Options
Each term/semester, you have the option to either pay in full or enroll in a payment
plan. Please view the payment deadlines for your student type.
Payment Methods
We accept these online payment types online through CLUpay:
Electronic check (ACH) through a checking or savings account (no processing fee)
Credit or Debit card (processing fees are 2.85% for domestic cards and a 4.25% for
international cards)
529 Account (fees may apply)
International wire transfer
We accept these payment types in our office:
Credit or Debit card (processing fees are 2.85% for domestic cards and a 4.25% for
international cards)
Click on Make a Payment or International Wire Transfer
Enter the full amount of your balance (please refer to the amount on your Statement
or Account Summary). Then, click on the Add to Payment or Checkout button.
Enter your payment information and follow the instructions on screen to submit payment.
*Employer Reimbursement is also a payment option. For employer reimbursement details,
please scroll to "Employer Reimbursement" here.*
If you would like to pay your balance in monthly installments, we offer a payment
plan featuring automatic electronic payments through CLUpay. Automatic Monthly Payment Plans are available per semester.
Payment Plan Details
Enrollment Fee
$63 enrollment fee per semester (due at the time of enrollment; non-refundable).
Payment Method
Automatic electronic check payment from domestic checking or savings accounts (no
fee required).
Credit or debit cards (processing fees are 2.85% for domestic cards and a 4.25% for
international cards).
Payment Plan Schedule
First payment: Enrollment fee and first installment due at the time of sign-up.
Subsequent payments: Each payment will be processed on the 25th day of each month until scheduled completion,
please see tables below for guidance. (The earlier you enroll in the payment plan,
the more months your total will be distributed over (therefore, the amount of each
installment will be less.)
On the CLUPay Overview page, scroll down and click View payment plan options
Click on Use payment plan calculator
To calculate your plan amount, input all charges according to your statement/bill
(tuition, room, meal (board), fees, etc.) along with any accepted financial aid –
please ensure all information is inputted correctly
Click Continue
View your plan breakdown and click Enroll in plan
Follow all instructions and input your payment method
Students on a payment plan will not receive monthly interest. If the payment plan
is signed up for the incorrect amount or there is a missed payment, interest will
be evaluated and a hold may be placed.
If there are any changes to your account balance (such as added scholarship or a changed
meal plan), email the Student Accounts Office at stuaccts@CalLutheran.edu to have your payment plan reviewed and adjusted.
All students on 15-week (all Traditional Undergraduate students and some Graduate
programs) or 11-week semester schedules can sign-up for Fall and Spring payment plans.
Students in 8-week programs (PROs and some Graduate programs) are able to sign up
for Fall and/or Spring payment plans, with 2 Terms being included at a time. Calculate
your Fall payment plan to include all costs for Terms 1 & 2. Calculate your Spring
payment plan to include all costs for Terms 3 & 4.
Any returned payments will be charged a $35 returned payment fee and a hold will be
placed on the account.
Payment Plans are not offered during Summer.
All information is subject to change without notice.