University of California

How do deferred payment plans work?

Many campuses offer deferred payment plans to help make payment of fees, tuition and on-campus housing costs more manageable.

Under these plans, you spread your payments over a period of months, rather than paying all at once at the beginning of the term. Some campuses accept credit cards, too.

Participating is easy. You just have to submit a brief application and, possibly, a small fee to sign up. The plans don't charge interest, but you may be assessed a late fee if your payments are overdue.

It's that simple.