Current Fees
Due to the Thanksgiving break, Financial Aid will close at 12 noon on November 24, and will remain closed November 25 and November 26.
Normal office hours will resume starting Monday, November 29.
Every effort is made at SBCC to provide a high quality education at a reasonable cost.
The college has the right to restrict enrollment for reasons of health and safety, preparedness of the student, availability and college board policy. Please review the program policies below to ensure you have a successful experience at SBCC.
All fees listed are subject to change at any point during the year. Refer to the current SBCC catalog for more detailed fee and tuition information on courses. If fees change for a semester after you have registered, you will be refunded or billed the difference.
(References- California Education Code: Sections 48800-48802, 76001, 76300)
Items to be fuound on DE dedicated webpages: https://www.sbcc.edu/dualenrollment/dualenrollmentpolicies.php
- Prerequisite and Corequisite
- Restricted Courses
Santa Barbara City College allows eligible 9th – 12th grade students to register in a maximum of 11.9 college units during the fall and spring semesters in order to enrich their educational experience. Students can submit a Maximum Unit Exception Petition to the dual enrollment office if they wish to enroll in more than 11.9 units. You can find the peition on our 'Forms' page. Please note that enrollment fees cannot be waived for any units if a student enrolls in 12 or more units. Students who enroll in 12 or more units are required to pay enrollment fees for all their classes.
High school students are not required to pay SBCC enrollment fees. However, students
taking courses on the SBCC Campus are required to pay a Health Fee and a Transportation
Fee. Students taking SBCC courses online are only require to pay a Health Fee. In
addition, those seniors that enroll in 12 units or more will be assessed the per unit
fee for all registered classes. For a current list of fees, please visit http://www.sbcc.edu/fees.
Other costs, such as materials and books, are to be paid by the student.
Students taking courses on the SBCC Campus are required to pay a Health Fee and a Transportation Fee. In addition, those seniors that enroll in 12 units or more will be assessed the per unit fee for all registered classes.
If a student is only enrolled in SBCC classes on a high school campus, the Transportation and Health fees are not assessed. In addition, materials and books must be provided by the high school.
Students taking SBCC courses online are only require to pay a Health Fee.
All SBCC Dual Enrollment students are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the college as published in the SBCC college Catalog and schedule of classes.
Visit the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement here. At registration, a check box
College officials may only assist the student with access to their campus account, which contains records covered under FERPA. Additionally, students at SBCC are expected to act on their own behalf. Parents, guardians, relatives, or friends of SBCC students are not permitted to enroll, drop, or add classes on behalf of the student.
We are excited that your student is part of the Dual Enrollment Program. Congrats, you are now the parent of a Santa Barbara City College Student. SBCC students are expected to act on their own behalf in all parts of the enrollment process. Please read and review the FERPA information below.
FERPA
Parent Consent Form is not honored at the Cashiers Office.
California Residents |
SUMMER I 2021 |
SUMMER II 2021 |
FALL 2021 |
SPRING 2022 |
| Enrollment Fee (per unit) | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Health Fee | $17.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Student Representation Fee | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Student Activity Pass | - | - | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) - Enrolled 6+ units | $14.00 | $14.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) - Enrolled under 6 units | $14.00 | $14.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
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Example 1: California Resident, Summer I 2021, 3 units, on-campus courses
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Example 2: California Resident, Summer II 2021, 6 units, online-only courses
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Example 3: California Resident, Fall 2021, 12 units, on-campus courses
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Example 4: California Resident, Fall 2021, 12 units, online-only courses
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Non-Resident Students |
SUMMER I 2021 |
SUMMER II 2021 |
FALL 2021 |
SPRING 2022 |
| Enrollment Fee (per unit) | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Non-Resident Tuition (per unit) | $290.00 | $307.00 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Non-Resident Tuition Capital Outlay Fee (per unit) | $16.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Health Fee | $17.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Student Representation Fee | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Student Activity Pass | - | - | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) - Enrolled 6+ units | $14.00 | $14.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) - Enrolled less than 6 units | $14.00 | $14.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
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Example 1: Non-Resident (Out of State), Summer I 2021, 6 units, on-campus courses
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Example 2: Non-Resident (Out of State), Summer II 2021, 3 units, online-only courses
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Example 3: Non-Resident (Out of State), Fall 2021, 12 units, on-campus courses
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Example 4: Non-Resident (Out of State), Fall 2021, 12 units, online-only courses
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| International Students | SUMMER I 2021 |
SUMMER II 2021 |
FALL 2021 |
SPRING 2022 |
| Enrollment Fee (per unit) | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| International Tuition (per unit) | $290.00 | $307.00 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| International Tuition Capital Outlay Fee (per unit) | $16.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $150.00 | $150.00 | $795.00 | $795.00 |
| Health Fee | $17.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Student Representation | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Student Activity Pass | - | - | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) - Enrolled 6+ units | $14.00 | $14.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Transportation (Bus Pass) - Enrolled less than 6 units | $14.00 | $14.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Application Processing Fee | Waived for Fall 2021 Admissions | |||
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Example 1: International Student, Summer I 2021, 6 units, on-campus courses
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Example 2: International Student, Summer II 2021, 3 units, online-only courses
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Example 3: International Student, Fall 2021, 12 units, on-campus courses
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- Students enrolled in at least one on-campus course
- Students residing within the District (course may be either on campus or online)
For more information on the individual fees, please review the following detailed list of mandatory student fees:
All students, resident and non-residents, must pay an enrollment fee of $46.00 per unit with no maximum amount. Refer to the fees section, down below, or the current SBCC catalog for more detailed fee and tuition information on courses. All fees listed are subject to change at any point during the catalog year. Costs for books, supplies, housing and other tangible materials are not included in the costs listed here.
California residency status, for tuition purposes, is based on residency requirements established by the State of California, and determined by the Admissions & Record's Office upon admission to the College. Students who qualify for a resident status can apply for a change at Admissions & Records (see Reclassification Packet).
- California Residents: If you need help paying the enrollment fee, you may qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), formerly known as the Board of Governors Grant Waiver (BOGW). Apply in the Financial Aid Office (SS-210) before enrolling classes.
- Out of State Students: Exemption from nonresident tuition is available to certain nonresident students who attended high school in California for at least three years and received a California high school diploma or its equivalent (AB 540). Contact Office of Admissions & Records for more information.
- International Students: International Students may have additional fees. See international website for more details.
Non-Resident Tuition applies to both domestic and international students who do not
qualify as California Residents. The non-resident tuition fees, in addition to the
enrollment fee and capital outlay fee, are all charged on a per-unit basis. For details
on the fee exception per AB9 47. Other exemptions for non-resident tuition may apply,
such as:
- High school in California for at least three years and received a California high school diploma or its equivalent (AB 540). Contact the Office of Admissions and Records for more information.
- Some Veteran's and Dependents. Please visit the Veterans Support and Resource Center for more information on qualifications and certification.
Santa Barbara Community College District exempts the following: dual enrollment students taking courses at their local high schools, incarcerated students, apprentices, and dependent children and surviving spouses of members of the California National Guard who are killed or permanently disabled while in the active service of the state. The District also exempts any student who depends exclusively on prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination or organization. Completion of a waiver, including officially documented evidence of such an affiliation is required. If you need an exemption form, please contact the Cashiers Office.
Exemptions from this fee are provided for religious, political, financial or moral reasons. You may opt out of this fee during the registration process on the campus portal. If you have already paid the fee and would like a refund, please contact the Cashier's Office within the first two weeks of school for a refund. No refunds will be processed after this date.
Per Student Fee Handbook 4.4, this fee is only assessed to students registering for an on-campus class. The Pass provides free admission to all men's home football and men's and women's home basketball games (regular season only), as well as select campus theatre and music events. It is also good for clothing discounts in the Campus Bookstore and for discounts at selected businesses in the community. Proceeds from this pass support Student Activities including Associated Student Government Initiatives, President's Honor Roll Reception, Outstanding Student Awards Reception, and Commencement.
For more information on the individual fees, please review the following detailed list of optional student fees:
- First Card = Free
- Replacement Card 1 = Free
- Replacement Card 2 = Free
- Replacement Card 3 or more = $3 each card
- Cardholder Dispute Handling Fee = $25
| Available Passes for Purchase |
| Day and Evening Access (7AM - 11PM) |
| Evening Only Access (3PM - 11PM) |
| CCPG Discounted Permit: All Day and Evening Access (7AM - 11PM) |
| CCPG Discounted Permit: Evening Only Access (3PM - 11PM) |
- Unofficial transcript = Free via the student portal
- First two official transcripts = Free
- Each additional official transcript = $3
- Priority Service (same day service, pickup by student with ID) = $8 plus transcript fee
- Rush Service (Postal Deliver to Recipient) = $8 plus transcript fee
- Electronic Transcript Delivered to College/University = $0 plus transcript fee
- PDF Delivered to College/University = $0 plus transcript fee
- PDF Transcript Downloaded by Third-Party Recipient = $0 plus transcript fee
- Domestic Federal Express to main 48 states = $20 per recipient plus transcript fee
- Domestic Federal Express to Alaska or Hawaii = $23 plus transcript fee
- International Federal Express = $43 per recipient plus transcript fee
- Handling charges for self-service kiosk orders = $2.45 per transcript
- Additional surcharge for operator-entered orders = $15 per order
- First Diploma = Free
- Duplicate = $20
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Returned check or ACH = $30
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Returned Credit, Debit and Prepaid card payment = $30
- Nelnet charges a non refundable enrollment fee of $25 per plan, per term.
- Any declined payments due to insufficient funds or otherwise will be charged $30 by Nelnet.
- Enrollment fee refunds are charged a refund processing fee of $10, one time per semester, from a student’s enrollment fee refund..
- Classes cancelled by the college will not be charged the $10 refund processing fee.
Prior Year Enrollment, Tuition and Mandatory Fee rates: