Third Party Sponsors

This web page provides information for organizations wishing to sponsor students at CSUN. If you are a STUDENT, please see the SPONSORED STUDENT web page.

A THIRD PARTY SPONSORSHIP is a contractual agreement with the University or prior arrangement/authorization with Student Accounting. Third Party Sponsors submit authorizations for tuition, campus fees, (lab fees, application fees, and/or orientation fees), parking, housing, and meal plans. Authorization may pay some portion or all of the registration fees. We do not accept authorizations for ID cards or tests.

Information about payment options is available at the University Cash Services web page.

• The student is responsible for any portion of the fees not covered by the sponsor.
• Authorizations with payment restrictions will not be accepted.
• Any changes or deletions to the authorization must be reported in writing to Student Accounting, (818) 677-  8000, option 2, immediately, so the contract can be adjusted prior to the date the term begins.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NECESSARY FOR VALID AUTHORIZATION:

• Term/Year for which authorization is valid. (i.e., Spring 2006 or 1/30/2006 - 6/2/2006)
• Full name of student, CSUN ID number or social security number for identification.
• Amount specified, or wording allowing all charges related to specific tyoes of fees.(All tuition, campus fees, lab fees)
• No conditions or payment restrictions (i.e., "Student must pass coursework with grade of C or better before authorization is valid".)
• Must be signed by authorizing agent and/or person to contact.
• Must include complete billing address for invoicing.

Upon receipt of the authorization with ALL valid components, an Organization ID and a term contract is created. If one already exists, the new authorization is linked to that contract.

At this point, when the student registers, the authorized charges are moved from the students' account to the sponsor account.

It will appear on the students' account as moved to sponsor and no longer open on the students' account. (Thus the importance for payment to reflect the Sponsor ID Number or invoice attached.)

INVOICING

Approximately 30 days after the start of the academic term (semester), an invoice is mailed to the sponsors with outstanding charges.

The full amount is due on the invoice date.

Payment should be mailed to the address on the invoice, with a copy of the invoice for proper credit.

Acceptable forms of payment:

1. Corporate Check: made payable to CSUN

2. Wire Transfer: please call Student Accounting for banking instructions: (818) 677-8000, option 2

3. Visa/Mastercard: Federal Government ONLY

WHO CAN SPONSOR A STUDENT?

1. Corporate/Organization: A contractual agreement with the University or prior arrangement with Student Accounting is required from the sponsoring corporation/organization. Students must send the authorization to Student Accounting. The agency authorization must be on company letterhead stationary with an authorized signature.

2. Federal Government: A signed authorization must be on letterhead stationary of a recognized branch of the Federal Government.

3. International Students/International Embassy: Government sponsored students should submit a billing authorization letter to the Office of Student Development and International Programs, and the University's Student Accounting Department. The University will bill the Embassy, and payment must be remitted within 30 days of the invoice date.

For assistance, contact the Office of Student Development and International Programs at: (818) 677-3053.

4. Military/ROTC: Enclose authorization on letterhead stationary or the 1556 Form, which clearly indicates the sponsoring agency to be billed.

The authorization must bear the signature of the commanding officer or recognized official. Payment from the sponsoring agent is required within 30 days of the invoice date.

5. State and Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation: Enclose a signed authorization from the appropriate sponsoring agency (State Department of Rehabilitation or Veterans Administration.)