Cost of Studies

International students must enroll in a minimum of 12 units per semester to maintain full-time status for their F-1 visa, but may choose to enroll in more units at a cost of $419 for each additional unit. Students are automatically enrolled in the mandatory school-endorsed insurance plan when they register for their classes.

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    Tuition & Fees (24 units @ $419 per unit / 12 units per semester) $10,056
    Student Activity Pass $16
    Mandatory Health Fee  $46
    Mandatory Transportation Fee  $64
    Mandatory Medical Insurance  $1,720
    Books & Supplies $1,000
    Housing - Shared Bedroom (estimate $1100 per month for 9 months) $9,900
    Food & Personal Expenses (estimate $700 per month for 9 months) $6,300
    Total (Required minimum account balance on bank letter)
    $29,106
    One semester only (Required minimum account balance on bank letter)
    $14,553
    *All fees are subject to change without notice.  The cost of housing, books & supplies, food and personal expenses is estimated. 
     
     
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    Tuition & Fees (4 units @ $419 per unit) $1,676
    Mandatory Health Fee  $19
    Mandatory Transportation Fee  $23
    Mandatory Medical Insurance  $324
    Books & Supplies $200
    Housing - Shared Bedroom (estimate $1100 per month for 10 weeks) $2,750
    Food & Personal Expenses (estimate $700 per month for 10 weeks) $1,750
    Summer Session Total Cost  $6,742
    Total (Required minimum account balance on bank letter for Summer + 2 semesters)
    $35,848
    *All fees are subject to change without notice.  The cost of housing, books & supplies, food and personal expenses is estimated. 
     

  • Tuition and fees are due within 7 days after registering for your classes. Exceptions:

    • New students who register for their first semester have an extended deadline, which is the Friday before the semester begins.
    • Continuing students may request an extension here: Payment Deadline Extension Request

    Refund policy: For a full refund of all school fees (i.e. tuition, enrollment, insurance, health, transportation, student rep fee), you must drop all of your classes in Pipeline before the semester start date. After the semester starts, check your "Schedule and Bill" in Pipeline to find the refund deadline for each of your classes.

    Option 1: Pay through your Pipeline account

    Students can pay for tuition and fees through their Pipeline account using Mastercard or Visa.

    Option 2: Pay through Flywire

    SBCC offers international students the option to pay tuition and fees with a bank transfer, credit cards, e-wallet and more for most countries and territories. SBCC will only accept payments for the amount of tuition and fees owed on the student account. 

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    Option 3: Pay at the Cashier's Office

    Students can pay by cash, check, or money order at the Cashier's Office in the Student Services building during normal office operation hours. 

    Option 4: Request a Payment Plan

    SBCC now offers payment plans for fall and spring semesters. Students can set up an account with Nelnet and pay in installments from the point of registration through the first weeks of school. NOTE: Nelnet will only accept payments from U.S. banks, and cannot accept payments from international bank transfers or international credit cards. Click here for more information.