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Student Financial Services, CSU Chico

Corner of W 2nd and Ivy St, Chico, CA 95929

Passport hours listed
UniversityAccessible
Status
See hours 
Appointment
By appointment
Photos
Nearby, not on site
Phone
(530) 898-5936
First adult book
$165
Child under 16
$135

Student Financial Services, CSU Chico is a passport acceptance facility in Chico: it checks and seals DS-11 applications and sends them to the U.S. Department of State. It does not print passports; for travel within 14 days see the San Francisco Passport Agency.

Passport hours

DayPassport hoursAppointment
Monday7:30 AM–3 PMBy appointment
Tuesday7:30 AM–3 PMBy appointment
Wednesday7:30 AM–3 PMBy appointment
Thursday7:30 AM–3 PMBy appointment
FridayClosed—
SaturdayClosed—
SundayClosed—

Hours when the office accepts passport applications, as published in the State Department database (retrieved July 2026); the office's regular hours can be longer. Time zone: Los Angeles. No Saturday passport hours listed.

Appointments

Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (csuchico.edu) or call (530) 898-5936 for how to book.

Note published by the facility: MON-THU: 7:30AM-3PM By appointment only No walk-ins services csuchico.edu/sfin/passport

What to bring

  • Form DS-11, filled in but not signed: you sign it in front of the agent.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (for example a certified U.S. birth certificate) plus a photocopy.
  • A valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID) plus a photocopy of front and back.
  • One 2x2 inch color photo. Photo rules.
  • Two payments: $130 to the U.S. Department of State and $35 to the facility. See fees and how to pay.

Fees at this office

ApplicationState DepartmentAcceptance feeTotal
Adult passport book (DS-11)$130$35$165
Adult book and card$160$35$195
Child book (under 16)$100$35$135
Expedited service (optional)+$60—+$60

Source: U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (page updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026). Photo prices are set by each office and are not published.

Location

Corner of W 2nd and Ivy St, Chico, CA 95929

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Questions

What are the passport hours at Student Financial Services, CSU Chico?

Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–3 PM. These are the hours the office accepts passport applications, which can be shorter than its regular hours. Holidays are not included.

Do I need an appointment at Student Financial Services, CSU Chico?

Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (csuchico.edu) or call (530) 898-5936 for how to book.

Can I get a passport photo at Student Financial Services, CSU Chico?

The listing does not show on-site photos, but it notes photo services nearby. Bring a 2x2 inch color photo taken in the last 6 months.

How much does a passport cost at Student Financial Services, CSU Chico?

A first adult passport book costs $130, paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the office: $165. A child book costs $100 plus $35. Expedited service adds $60.

Can I renew my passport at Student Financial Services, CSU Chico?

Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need an acceptance facility. You apply in person here with form DS-11 if your last passport was issued before age 16, more than 15 years ago, or was lost, stolen or damaged.

Where is Student Financial Services, CSU Chico?

Corner of W 2nd and Ivy St, Chico, CA 95929.

Related guides

Office details from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (retrieved July 2026) and the office's website (csuchico.edu). Independent guide, not a government website and not affiliated with this office. Something wrong? Tell us.