Important Note: CSI bills are generated when the student is registered for class by the Registrar’s Office prior to the CSI program start.
Billing
The cost for CSI 2024 is $3500, billed to the student’s account once course registration has been completed. Textbooks are also billed to this account and delivered to students during the first weekend. Payment is due prior to the start of the session; this payment will secure class placement. All payments must be made online, please do not send cash or check.
To pay your bill:
1. Log in to Lesesne Gateway
2. Click the Student tab on the left sidebar.
3. Click Pay Your Bill on the left of the page under the heading Manage Money & Make Payments.
For questions regarding payments, please contact Student Business Services at (843) 953-5254 or sbs@citadel.edu.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are limited, financial aid based, scholarship opportunities available to CSI students. In order to be considered, a student’s FAFSA must be submitted through The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Students must also be registered for CSI.
For questions regarding FAFSA, please contact The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at (843) 953-5187 or financial_aid@citadel.edu.
Additional Costs
Textbooks
The cost of textbooks varies according to the course, but the average cost for CSI is $200-250. Textbooks are pre-ordered and delivered to the barracks for each student. The cost of the textbooks is billed to the student account.
Physical Training (PT) Uniform
PT shirts, shorts, and reflection belts are required for CSI and can be purchased from the Cadet Store on campus on check-in day. Each student needs 2 PT shirts, 2 PT shorts and a reflection belt. All of these items can be used after matriculation. The total cost for the CSI PT uniform is approximately $75.00.
Parking
Parking is limited on campus, but if a student must bring a car, a parking pass must be obtained at an additional cost of $75 (payable through Lesesne Gateway). Vehicles may only be used to drive to campus prior to drop off and back home after check out. A CSI administrator will keep car keys safe and the vehicle will remain parked for the duration of CSI.
To obtain a parking pass, email onecard@citadel.edu and include the information listed below. You will receive instructions from the Parking Office on where to park and how to obtain your parking decal on check in day.
- student name
- CWID
- Citadel email address
- phone number
- plate number
- make, model and color of vehicle
For questions regarding parking, please contact the Parking/One Card Office at (843) 953-7000 or onecard@citadel.edu.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous expenses for on-campus dining options like Starbucks, and Chick-Fil-A, the campus bookstore, and the cadet store. *Note: All meal costs are covered in the CSI program fee. Visits to Starbucks, etc. are optional. Please note that summer hours will be in effect for these facilities. For additional information and hours, click here.
ATM
A SC Federal ATM machine is located on campus in Mark Clark Hall.