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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?

Fees are set by the State Legislature and were recently increased to $26.00 per unit beginning with the Fall 2009 semester.


 

California residents pay only $26.00 per unit. That's $78.00 for one 3-unit class beginning with the Fall 2009 semester.


Students admitted as "Special Part Time Students Grades K-12" and enrolling in 11 or fewer units are exempt from enrollment fees charged for all terms (including summer) pursuant to Education Code section 76300.


Students from other states pay non-resident tuition of $188.00 per unit plus a $26.00 per-unit enrollment fee beginning with the Fall 2009 semester.


Students from other countries pay tuition of $198.00 per unit plus a $26.00 per-unit enrollment fee beginning with Fall 2009 semester. Students on an F-1 visa also pay a $25 per semester international student processing fee. Also, studentswith an F-1 visa are required to pay an international student medical insurance fee, currently $420 per semester period. If you have any questions, please contact the International Student office at your college of choice (link opens a new browser window).


Special notice to non-resident students: Nonresident Tuition Fee Exemption on the Basis of Demonstrated Financial Need. Students who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, or who are legally precluded from establishing residency in California, shall be entitled to exemption from nonresident fees on the basis of individual financial need in accordance with regulations adopted by the Chancellor. Such individual exemptions shall not be granted in excess of ten percent (10%) of the District’s students who are both citizens and residents of a foreign country in the applicable term.

 


There is also a mandatory $11.00 Health fee ($8.00 for winter intersession or summer) and some colleges have a Student Representation fee of $1.00.


There are some other optional fees including $7.00 for membership in the Associated Student Organization (ASO).


There are many financial aid opportunities to help qualified students pay for their community college education, and you may even qualify to have your fees waived. Be sure to read about financial aid and get contact information from our financial aid offices if you would like to talk to us.


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Last Updated: 10/27/09