Enrollment Fees

Active Military Fees - Active military personnel and their dependents living within the District may have non-resident tuition fees waived for classes taken during their stay in California.

California Resident Fees - Students who are California residents are charged $20 per unit, regardless of the number of units. All fees are to be paid when a student registers for classes. Enrollment fee assistance is available to qualified students through the Office of Financial Aid. All enrollment fees are subject to change.

Credit by Examination - Credit may be earned by a student who satisfactorily passes authorized examinations. Cost is $20 per unit. The student may initiate a petition to challenge for credit by examination with advisement by a counselor.

Non-Resident Fees - Non-resident students, those from other states or foreign countries, are charged $201 per unit for tuition, plus $20 per unit enrollment fee. All fees are to be paid when a student registers for classes. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented persons, and persons holding a visa which allows for the establishment of residency may qualify for an Exemption from Non-Resident Tuition if the following criteria is met:

1. Three years of attendance in a California high school (documentation required).
2. Graduation from a California high school or award of GED or CHSP in California (documentation required).
3. Application to INS for change of status (if applicable).

Payment of Fees - Fees are due at time of registration. Payment should be mailed to the Admissions and Records Office or made by credit card through the online Registration System. Access to student records and further registration is prohibited until fees are paid in full.

Refund Policy for Fees - Enrollment fees and/or tuition, laboratory fees, and supply fees are refundable only:

1. if the class has been cancelled by the College, subsequent to registration;
2. if the registration has been accepted in error and the class is full;
3. if the class time was changed subsequent to registration; or,
4. if the class was dropped by the student no later than the refund deadline date.

Refund Procedure - Obtain and complete a "Refund Request" form available in the Registration Office. Refund Request forms must be submitted and received no later than the final date to qualify for a refund. Refunds will be mailed in approximately 4 - 6 weeks and are subject to a $10 processing fee.

Student Representation Fee - Students are assessed a fee of $1 per semester which is used to provide support for student governmental affairs representation. A student may refuse to pay the fee for religious, political, financial, or moral reasons and shall submit such refusal in writing.