An important peice to finalize your financial aid is to accept or decline any Stafford loans, grants, or scholarships you have been offered by CSP, as well as the steps needed to complete any unsatisfied disbursement requirements. Learn here how to complete these steps

CSP Student Portal Steps:

1. Login to CSPConnect
2. Go to either the Financial Aid or Financial Aid Awards Card
3. Click on Financial Aid Award
4. Select the Award Offer tab to view and determine your financial aid/assistance approximations

• Grant money is applied to student accounts on the first day of classes.
• Federal loan money is applied to student accounts following the drop-add period (approximately 2 weeks after classes start).
• Private loans are disbursed as soon as all requirements are met.
• If a credit balance remains after all tuition and fees have been paid for the semester, students will receive any leftover funds after the drop-add period (approximately 2 weeks after classes start).

All students are asked to set up direct deposit upon enrollment at CSP. Direct deposit is necessary for student employment payroll, student refunds, or any other reimbursements.

Please set up your direct deposit before the first day of classes.

CSP Student Portal Steps

1. Login to CSPConnect
2. Under the My Account tab
3. Click on Update Direct Deposit Information
4. Under Accounts Payable Deposit, click +Add New
5. Input your 9-digit Bank Routing Number
6. Input your Account Number

Completing Entrance Counseling and signing a Master Promissory Note (MPN) are required for students who wish to accept any Stafford loan. 

Complete Entrance Counseling
The entire counseling process must be completed in a single session. Most people complete counseling in 20-30 minutes. You will need your verified FSA ID to complete entrance counseling.

Complete Your MPN
The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. It also explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s)

For more details on federal aid, please go to the Accepting Financial Aid page on studentaid.gov. There, you will find information on the types of financial aid offered, the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans, and how to determine which loans (if any) to accept.

Are you receiving a Minnesota State Grant? Students eligible for the Minnesota State Grant must complete this form in order to receive funding.

Once the form is signed and completed, you may scan it and send it to your admissions counselor or [email protected].

For eligibility requirements, please refer here.

Parent/Guardian Proxy Set Up

Setting up a proxy is necessary for students who would like to allow their parent(s) or guardian(s) to access their education records, including grades, billing, tuition and fees assessments, and financial aid.

Please follow the instructions below to set up proxy access:

CSP Student Portal Steps

1. Student: Login to CSPConnect
2. Go to the Registrar Card
3. Click on Student Info Release Authorization
4. Parents: create your parent portal account by clicking “Sign Up” at the top
5. Once the account is created, click on the Graduation Cap in the upper right corner to request access to your student’s account information

Your student will then receive an email with next steps.

If your tuition was not covered fully by Federal Stafford loans and Need-Based Grants, you will need to pay the remainder out of pocket or apply for a Private Educational loan. There are many types of student loans, and it is important for you to choose the one that best meets your needs.

• Understanding Federal vs. Private loans

Resources

These tools can help you find loan and scholarship options, compare lenders, and more.

• FASTChoice
• Fast Web
• Sallie Mae
• Top Lenders

Refunds are produced when the aid received is greater than tuition and fees charged. Federal Loans, Subsidized and Unsubsidized, will initially disburse to qualifying students after the add-drop period for the most current term has expired.

Once funds are disbursed, if a refund is produced it will be issued within two weeks (14 calendar days). Refunds are issued two times per week: Wednesday and Friday.

If Federal Stafford Loans are borrowed, a Disclosure Statement will be mailed to your permanent home address from the Department of Education. Please retain these records for your future use, and review them to determine loan disbursement amounts and dates. Refunds are sent to students via paper check issued to permanent home address, or via Direct Deposit.

CSP encourages students to use the Direct Deposit option.

The Tuition and Fees payment deadlines for each term are:

Fall Semester: First Wednesday in October
Spring Semester: First Wednesday in March
Summer Semester: June 15

Payment Options

Option 1: Pay Each Semester in Full
Pay your “out of pocket” cost in full (for each semester) by the following tuition due dates:

• Fall Semester: First Wednesday in October
• Spring Semester: First Wednesday in March
• Summer Semester: June 15

Option 2: Enroll in the CSP Installment Payment Plan
Enrolling in the CSP Installment Plan will allow you to divide your “out of pocket” cost into 2 payments for each semester. *Please note there is a $35 enrollment fee if you are enrolled in the CSP Installment Plan. Please see below for detailed payment breakdown.

How to Make a Payment

ONLINE

CSP Student Portal Steps:

1. Login to CSPConnect
2. Under the Payment Card or Financial Aid Awards Card
3. Click on Make a Payment – Credit/Debit Card

*We accept the following credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

*Please note: Online payments take 2-3 business days for them to be received and posted to a student account.

CHECK

Please include the student’s full name and ID#

Checks can be mailed to:
Lockbox 446006
P.O. Box 64065
St Paul MN 55164-0065

IN-PERSON

You can make a payment in person at the Business & Cashier’s office. This is located on the first floor of the Poehler Administration building. The Business & Cashier’s office is closed for lunch between 12:00 – 1:00 PM daily.

Business & Cashier Address:
275 Syndicate Street North
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone: (651) 641-8206

CSP Installment Payment Plan

Enrolling in the CSP Installment Plan will allow you to divide your “out of pocket” cost into 2 payments. There is a $35 enrollment fee if you are enrolled in the CSP Installment Plan.

Below is how your tuition payments would be divided for each semester if you enroll in the CSP Installment Plan:

Fall Semester Due Dates

• First Wednesday in October (At least half of outstanding balance due)
• First Wednesday in November (Total remaining balance due)

Spring Semester Due Dates

• First Wednesday in March (At least half of outstanding balance due)
• First Wednesday in April (Total remaining balance due)

Summer Semester Due Date

• June 15

If you do not pay your balance due, or have not completed financial aid requirements, by the first due date, you will be automatically enrolled in the CSP Installment Plan.

Semester fees are due in full by the initial posted date as referenced above. Students with outstanding semester fees by the second due date may be assessed the following:

• $35 processing fee
• 1% monthly finance charge on outstanding principal balance
• Future enrollment prohibited

Please connect with your financial aid counselor if you would like to enroll in the CSP Installment Plan.

What is Verification?

Verification is the process schools use to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA form is accurate. This doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. If you’re selected for verification, CSP will request additional documentation that supports the information you reported on your FAFSA.

Steps to Verify your FAFSA

• Login to your Blackboard account, and follow these instructions to get started
• For additional assistance- check out this helpful video!

Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Verification Team with any questions. They are here to help!

• 651-641-8776
• [email protected]