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Legislature Enacts Enrollment Fee Increase
August 6, 2009
Enrollment Fee Increase
On Tuesday, July 28, 2009, the California legislature increased the enrollment fee for all California community colleges from $20 to $26 per unit effective Fall 2009. As a result, enrollment fees for Santa Barbara City College have also increased from $20/unit to $26/unit and the increase is in place effective August 7, 2009
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This fee increase applies to all students who are enrolled for Fall 2009, regardless of the date in which the fees to register for classes were paid.
For those students who are already enrolled for Fall 2009, the additional fee (difference between the $20/unit already paid and the new $26/unit fee) is now due and payable.We want to be as helpful as possible with this imposed fee change. We are accepting payments now but require that your Fall 2009 enrollment fees be paid by Friday, October 23.If you do not do so, a hold will be placed on your record(s) and you will be prevented from adding/dropping any classes starting October 26. You will not be able to conduct college transactions (order transcripts, enroll for Spring, etc.) until you settle your account.
For Board of Governors Fee Waiver Students 2009-2010, you do not need to do anything.If you have already been approved for a fee waiver, your fee waiver will automatically be increased to cover the change in enrollment fees.
Payment Options
- Pay online.Log into your Pipeline account http://pipeline.sbcc.eduand select My Class Schedule and Bill.The additional fees can be paid by Visa, MasterCard or WebCheck.
- Pay by mail. Check your Fall 2009 schedule via Pipeline http://pipeline.sbcc.eduand send a check for the fee difference (see chart below) to: Santa Barbara City College Attn: Cashiers Office, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109.Be sure to include your name and student I.D. number.
- Visit Campus Cashier's Office.They will accept cash, check or Visa/MasterCard.
After checking your Fall Schedule for enrolledunits, please use the chart below to calculate your additional fee:
Enrolled UnitsAdditional Fee
1 - $6
2 - $12
3 - $18
4 - $24
5 - $30
6 - $36
7 - $42
8 - $48
9 - $54
10 - $60
11 - $66
12 - $72
13 - $78
14 - $84
15 - $90
16 - $96
Drop for non-payment
Effective July 24, 2009, the college discontinued dropping students for failure to pay fees for the Fall 2009 semester. You will be responsible for all enrollment, tuition, and other fees for all registered courses.Failure to pay your fees will result in a financial hold on your record.If you do not officially drop classes by the stated deadline(s), a substandard grade may be reflected on your academic record.It is your responsibility to officially drop any class that you do not attend. You will also not be able to conduct college transactions (order transcripts, enroll for Spring, etc.) until you settle your account.
Financial Aid
For information on fee waivers, qualifications, and general financial aid, call or visit the Financial Aid Department at (805) 965-0581 ext. 2716 or go to:http://www.sbcc.edu/financialaid
Dual Enrollment Students
Dual Enrollment students (high school students) are not required to pay enrollment fees.This fee increase does not apply to them.
More Information
Santa Barbara City College is a premier educational institution and a great value.We know that the education you receive will be priceless.If you have additional questions about the increased fee, please feel free to call (805) 965-0581 ext. 7222.
Fall 2009 Fee Increase
Frequently Asked Questions
I already paid so why do I still have a remaining balance?
Recently the State of California raised fees. By law, SBCC is required to charge the new fee for all students beginning with Fall Semester 2009.If you enrolled and paid for your classes prior to or on August 7, 2009, you paid $20/unit.The new enrollment fee is $26/unit and you are obligated to pay the difference.
Why was I originally told that it was $20 and now it's $26?
The State of California reserves the right to change fees at any time.
Will my BOGW/Financial Aid cover the difference?
If you have been approved for a BOGW, your BOGW has been increased to handle the fee change.If you are unsure, check your pipeline account and it will show you if you owe money to the college.
When do I have to pay it by?
You should pay your balance immediately.If your fees are not paid by October 23, 2009, you will be unable to conduct college transactions (order transcripts, register for Spring, etc.) until you pay your balance.
How can I pay this?
You can pay online, by mail or in person at the Cashiers Office.
Pay online:Log into your Pipeline account and select My Class Schedule and Bill.Additional fees can be paid by Visa, Master Card, or WebCheck.
Pay by mail:Log into your Pipeline account and select My Class Schedule and Bill. You can check for the fee difference and send a check with your name and student I.D. to SBCC, Attn: Cashiers Office, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93109.
Visit Campus Cashiers Office.They will accept cash, check or Visa/MasterCard.They are located in the Student Services Building.
Why did SBCC raise their fee?
The State of California determines our fees.We are required by law to charge the new fee. Currently the State is facing severe budget problems.Community college fees were increased to help in this area.While the fees have been increased $6/unit, SBCC is still a great choice and a good value.
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Subida de la cuota de matrícula
El martes, 28 de julio de 2009, la Asamblea Legislativa de California aumentó la cuota de matrícula para todos los estudiantes del sistema de Community College de 20 a 26 dólares. Como resultado, las cuotas de matrícula de los estudiantes de Santa Barbara City College han aumentado a 26 dólares, con la entrada en vigor de esta subida a partir del 7 de agosto de 2009.
For those students who are already enrolled for Fall 2009, the additional fee (difference between the $20/unit already paid and the new $26/unit fee) is now due and payable.We want to be as helpful as possible with this imposed fee change. We are accepting payments now but require that your Fall 2009 enrollment fees be paid by Friday, October 23.If you do not do so, a hold be will be placed on your records and you will be prevented from adding/dropping any classes starting October 26. You will not be able to conduct college transactions (order transcripts, enroll for Spring, etc.) until you settle your account.
Para aquellos estudiantes que ya se matricularon para el otoño de 2009, la cuota adicional (la diferencia entre los 20 dólares por unidad que ya pagaron, y los 26 dólares de la nueva cuota), está pendiente de pago. Queremos ofrecerle la mayor ayuda posible con este cambio en elprecio de la matrícula, y aceptamos el pago ahora y hasta el viernes 23 de octubre, fecha máxima para realizarlo. Si no lo hiciera para entonces, se bloqueará su documentación académica y no podrá inscribirse ni dejar clases a partir del 26 de octubre. No podrá asímismo realizar transacciones universitarias tales como obtener historiales académicos, registrarse para el semestre de la primavera etc. hasta que ponga al día su cuenta.
Aquellos estudiantes con beca del Board Governors Fee Waiver de 2009-2010, no tienen que hacer nada. Si usted ya recibió aprobación para la exención de cuotas (Fee Waiver), su exención de cuotas aumentará automáticamente para cubrir el cambio en el precio de la cuota de matrícula.
Opciones para realizar el pago
- Pague en línea. Entre en su cuenta de Pipeline http://pipeline.sbcc.eduy seleccione My Class Schedule and Bill. Allí puede pagar la cuota adicional con Visa, Mastercard o WebCheck.
- Pague por correo. . Entre en su cuenta de Pipeline http://pipeline.sbcc.edu y envíe un cheque por la diferencia en la cuota (consulte la tabla que se incluye abajo) a la siguiente dirección: Cashiers Office, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Asegúrese de incluir su nombre y su número de identificación de estudiante con su cheque.
- Visite la oficina del Cajero (Cashier's Office) en el campus. Allí aceptarán efectivo, cheque o Visa/Mastercard.
Después de consultar tu horario del semestre de Otoño y ver las unidades en las que se encuentra matriculado(a), use la siguiente tabla para calcular su cuota adicional:
Matriculado(a) en … Unidades Cuota adicional
1 - $6
2 - $12
3 - $18
4 - $24
5 - $30
6 - $36
7 - $42
8 - $48
9 - $54
10 - $60
11 - $66
12 - $72
13 - $78
14 - $84
15 - $90
16 - $96
Exclusión de las clases por falta de pago
Empezando el 24 de julio de 2009, esta universidad dejó de excluir a estudiantes de sus clases por falta de pago para el semestre de otoño de 2009. Usted será responsable de pagar los gastos de matrícula y otras cuotas para todos los cursos en que esté matriculado(a). Si no pagara antes de la fecha indicada, se impondrá un bloqueo por razones financieras en su documentación académica. Si no abandona las clases oficialmente para la fecha indicada, podría recibir una calificación negativa en esas clases. Es su responsabilidad el abandonar oficialmente las clases a las que ha dejado de asistir. Tampoco se le permitirá realizar transacciones con la universidad (solicitar su historial académico, registrarse para clases en la primavera etc.) hasta que ponga al día su cuenta.
Ayuda financiera
Para información relacionada con la exención cuota de matrícula (Fee Waiver), requisitos, e información general sobre ayuda financiera, visite o llame al departamento de ayuda financiera al (805) 965-0581 ext. 2716 o consulte:http://www.sbcc.edu/financialaid
Estudiantes de doble matrícula (Dual Enrollment)
Los estudiantes de doble matrícula (estudiantes de escuela secundaria o preparatoria) no tienen que pagar cuotas de matrícula. Este aumento en el coste de matrícula no los afecta.
Para más información
Santa Barbara City College es una institución educativa de primera línea y con un gran valor. Sabemos que la educación que recibirá le será de un valor incalculable. Si tiene preguntas adicionales sobre el aumento de cuota de matrícula, llame al (805) 965-0581 ext. 7222.
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