Housing contract prepayments are due within 7 calendar days of submitting the housing contract.
The Fall/Spring housing contract prepayment, which is $400 for incoming first–year and transfer students, is applied towards Fall rent if the student attends FSU. If the student does not attend FSU, the prepayment will be applied towards their forfeiture fee and any additional funds, if applicable, will be refunded to the student.
The Summer housing contract prepayment, which is $100 for incoming first-year and transfer students, is applied towards Summer rent if the student attends FSU. If the student does not attend FSU, the prepayment will not be refunded since their forfeiture fee will equal the prepayment.
All FSU student account information is available on the myFSU portal. There will be no bills provided by University Housing.
Rent is typically posted to the student's FSU student account approximately 1 week after the students is assigned. Students are responsible for paying their rent on time by the 2nd Friday of classes.
A $50 late fee will be assessed to the student’s account if rent is not paid by the due date unless the student has a tuition deferment because of delayed financial aid.
Florida Prepaid College Housing Plan (Fall and Spring Semesters only)
Florida Prepaid Housing will fully cover the cost of a Suite Double with Shared bathroom at FSU. If students are assigned to a room with a higher rental rate, they will be responsible for the difference.
Financial Aid
All financial aid is typically disbursed by the 5th day of classes each semester, which is before rent is due. Financial aid will pay tuition first and then other charges on the student’s account including housing rent charges. Any remaining financial aid funds left after FSU charges are paid will be disbursed to the student. If financial aid does not fully cover housing rent, the student is responsible for paying the balance by the rent due date.
Installments
Students are able to set up an installment plan with the University using the information provided on the Student Finance page here.
Alternately, partial payments can be made towards the student's rent balance any time after rent is posted to the myFSU portal, and before the rent due date. Students who choose to make partial payments should ensure that the full balance has been paid on/before the due date.
| Methods Accepted | Instructions | |
| Online | Credit Card / Electronic Check / | Pay at: fees.fsu.edu or through my.fsu.edu (Student’s permanent FSUID needs to be activated to pay the deposit.) A convenience fee per transaction will be assessed for all payments made online. This is the only method that can be used when paying by credit card. For more information Click Here |
| Check / Money Order |
Make out payment to Florida State University (with student's name and EmplID on front of check/money order) and send to: University Housing, 942 Learning Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4174 |
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| In Person | Cash / Check / Money Order/ | Visit the University Housing office with cash, check, or money order. Payments are accepted in our office, located in the Askew Student Life Building, between 9am — 4pm, Monday through Friday. |
The housing contract is binding and cannot be cancelled if the student attends FSU.
If an incoming student does not attend FSU, their Fall/Spring forfeiture fee will be deducted from their prepayment, if possible, based on the date of cancellation:
| Notice of Non-enrollment Cancellation received by Housing office | Forfeiture fee |
| On/before May 1 | $200 |
| May 2 – July 1 | $400 |
| July 2 – August 15 | $1,000 |
| August 16 – first Friday of classes | 50% of rent |
Any remaining balance of the prepayment will be refunded within 6—8 weeks.
University Housing Department
part of the Division of Student Affairs
109 Askew Student Life Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee,
FL 32306
Hours: M - F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
