Housing Payment Information
Frequently Asked Questions - 2009-10 housing payments
If you still have questions after reading this page, please call a Housing Advisor (949) 824-6811 or e-mail shac@uci.edu.
- Where do I make my housing payment for 2009-10? Can I pay by mail?
- Housing payments for Verano Place and Palo Verde are made to the Housing Cashier located in the Housing Administrative Services lobby, located on the 4th floor of the Student Center (G458). All payments should be in the form of check or money order, payable to "UC Regents". NO CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
You may drop off a Housing payment in the Housing Administrative Services lobby drop box, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Payment drop-offs cannot be made at any other time. If you cannot make it to our office during regular business hours, please mail your payments to the address listed below. Do NOT drop payments in the Central Cashier drop box in Aldrich Hall.
If you need to see a Housing Cashier, they are available Monday - Friday,
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The student's ID number must be clearly written on the check or money
order. Housing payments must be accompanied by a payment coupon (PDF, 6.62Kb), showing student's name, student ID#, telephone contact number and payment amount. Payment coupons are also available in the Housing Administrative Services Lobby on the 4th floor of the Student Center.
You can mail your payment, pay at the Housing Cashier in the Student Center (4th floor), or send your payment and coupon (PDF, 6.62Kb) via intercampus mail. Be sure to mail your payment in a sealed envelope addressed to the "Housing Cashier, G459 Student Center, Irvine, CA 92697-6175". You should mail your payment at least 3 days prior to the payment due date.
Mailed payments (USPS or intercampus mail) that are received late will be assessed a late fee. Late fees will not be excused by claims of "mail delay" or "lost payments". If you are concerned about your payment arriving on-time, we suggest that you drop it off in-person to the Housing Cashier located on the 4th floor of the Student Center during office hours.
Mail Housing Payments to:
Housing Cashier
G459 Student Center
Irvine, CA 92697-6175Housing Administrative Services
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, CLOSEDHousing Cashier Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, CLOSED
- Are my student housing charges included in my Zot Account Online?
- No, Palo Verde and Verano Place housing charges will not appear on Zot Account Online, and Housing does not issue monthly invoices. Monthly rent is listed in your lease agreement and by unit type on the Student Housing Rates Web page.
- Do I need to pay my bill before I move in? When is my first housing payment due?
- Palo Verde and Verano Place Housing residents must pay their security deposit and first month's pro-rated rent before move in. Residents have 12 monthly payments per year due the 1st of each month.
There is a 10-day grace period after the due date for paying rent. Late fees are charged beginning on the 11th day. - How much is my housing payment?
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Palo Verde and Verano Place housing payments are due the 1st of each month. Click here for payment amounts (this will open a separate browser window to the Student Housing Rates web page.)
- Can I make housing payments by credit card or debit card?
- Credit cards or debit cards are not accepted to make housing payments. Graduate and Family Housing payments for 2009-10 must be made by check or money order, payable to "UC Regents". [NOTE to International Students: Payments must be in US dollars in the form of an international money order, or a check, payable through a U.S. bank.]
Always write your Student ID# on your check or money order to ensure proper crediting of your account. -
Does my graduate funding pay for housing?
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Most graduate student funding comes in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships, or employment stipends that cover fees and/or is paid directly to the student. If you have a need based financial aid award, contact Financial Aid at (949) 824-8262 (or go to the Financial Aid Office in room 102 of Aldrich Hall) to find out if your financial aid award covers housing expenses, and when awards are disbursed. Financial Aid (for graduate students) does not make housing payments for students. If you are not able to make your housing payment by the deadline, contact a Student Housing Accounts Counselor (before the deadline) at shac@uci.edu to request a deferment. Always include your Student ID# in any correspondence with Student Housing.
- Will my Security Deposit be returned when I move out?
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Security deposits are paid when you submit your lease. When a student leaves Student Housing, their apartment is inspected, and any repair cost for damages is deducted from the security deposit, with the balance being refunded to the resident.
- What if I cannot make my housing payment on time?
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If for some reason you cannot make your housing payments by the due date, you should contact the Student Housing Accounts Counselor, in Housing Administrative Services by email at shac@uci.edu or phone (949) 824-3333 to apply for a deferment or alternative payment plan.
To avoid late fees, you must contact the Student Housing Accounts Counselor and make your arrangements before the end of the grace period (10 days after payment is due).
Mailed payments that are received late will be assessed a late fee. Late fees will not be excused by claims of "mail delay" or "lost payments". If you are concerned about your payment arriving on-time, we suggest that you drop it off in-person to the Housing Cashier located on the 4th floor of the Student Center during office hours.
