Explanation of Student Fees & Fee Schedule
Fees are due at time of registration, within the following guidelines:
- Students will have 5 days to remit payment if registration is conducted online or by the automated telephone system.
- Students must pay at time of registration if done in the Admissions & Records Office.
Basic fees: $42.50
This payment includes:
The Student ID Card Fee, Student Representation Fee and Registration Support Fee are not required and are voluntary. To opt out of the Student Body Fee, you must do so in person at the Smart Shop in Room 2016 prior to the second week of the quarter. To opt out of the Registration Support Fee or Student Representation Fee, you must do so in person at the Admissions Offices at either Foothill campus prior to the second week of the quarter. If you choose not to pay the Registration Support Fee, you will not receive a Schedule of Classes in the mail.
Student ID Card Fee - This fee supports many services, activities, and student discounts. Get a complete list from the Student Activities Office. For example:
| Services |
Discounts |
Passes |
Online Financial Aid Guide
free legal advice
emergency loans
multicultural book loan
student handbook
Campus Center
recreation room
Internet Access
|
various businesses in the South Bay and Peninsula Area
ASFC Typewrite Center County Transit Monthly |
Funds
cultural awareness programs
intercollegiate athletics
student government
fine arts productions
intramural activities |
Health Services Fee- This mandatory fee provides health services. Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing, students in approved apprenticeship training programs may request this fee to be waived by submitting the Health Fee Exemption Form.
This is a state-mandated fee paid by all students.
Student Representation Fee- This fee provides support for students or student groups to present student viewpoints to government agencies and legislators.
Registration Support Fee: $ 1.50
This fee supports the mailing of schedules to continuing students.
Enrollment Fee: $13 per unit.
Learn more about the financial aid resources offered by Foothill College.
Parking Fee
(Student parking permits are not required at the Middlefield Campus.)
Annual Auto Permits
- Summer Session $90 (valid for full year; Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Fall Quarter $70 (valid for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters)
- Winter Quarter $50 (valid for Winter and Spring quarters)
Quarterly Permits
- Auto - Fall, Winter or Spring quarters $26.65
- Auto - Summer session $20.00
- Motorcycle/Moped $15.00
Other Permits
Funds maintain parking facilities. The decal must be purchased each quarter.
Note: Parking permits must be ordered online. When applicable, a temporary permit will be printable upon payment. Use this temporary permit to park on campus until your parking decal is received by mail. If you need assistance please contact the Cashier's office at (650) 949-7189.
Non-Resident Tuition
- Out-of-state (per unit) $115.00 (effective Summer 2008)
- Foreign citizens (per unit) $123.00 (effective Summer 2008)
- International Student Health Insurance $390
Out-of-state and eligible alien visa holders will be charged $115 per unit in addition to the basic and required enrollment fees. (EX: A, E, G, I, K, L, H1, H4, Permanent Resident, etc.)
Foreign citizens with non-qualifying visas will be charged $123 per unit in addition to the basic and required enrollment fee. (EX: F, B, Others)
Health insurance will be required of all foreign students who hold F-1 visas issued by Foothill-De Anza. This fee is payable at the time of registration. Call International Student Admission for questions (650) 949-7293.
Refunds
Drop/withdraw within the deadline (first two weeks of the fall, winter, or spring quarters, or within the first week of the summer session). Refunds must be requested in writing to the cashier between the third and sixth week during fall, winter, and spring quarters. During summer session they must be requested the second and third weeks. Allow two to three weeks processing time.
Refunds: Out of state or foreign tuition
Summer Session
Classes meeting six weeks or longer:
- 100 percent for class dropped the first week and canceled classes; 50 percent for classes dropped the second week; no refunds after the second week.
Classes meeting less than six weeks:
- 100 percent for classes dropped before the second class meeting and for canceled classes. No refund after date of the second class meeting.
Fall, Winter & Spring Quarters
- 100 percent for classes dropped during the first week and for canceled classes; 75 percent for classes dropped during the second week; 50 percent for classes dropped during the third week; 25 percent for classes dropped during the fourth week; no refund after fourth week.
Year Round
Classes meeting one time only:
- 100 percent for classes dropped before the date of the class meeting. No refund for drops the date of the class meeting or later.
Refunds: In State tuition
Drop/withdraw within the deadline (first two weeks of the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters or within the first week of the Summer Session).
- Basic fees: 100 percent refund if class is canceled or student drops prior to deadline.
- Enrollment fees: 100 percent refund for classes dropped prior to deadline, less service fee.
- Parking fee: 100 percent refund if all the student's classes are canceled or student drops prior to drop deadline.
- Requesting refunds: Refunds must be requested in writing from the cashier between the third and sixth week during Fall, Winter & Spring quarters. During Summer Session they must be requested the second and third weeks. Allow two to three weeks processing time.
Note: The forfeiture date on all unclaimed refunds is the 21st day of the summer session and the 42nd day of the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.
Special Notes
- Refunds are not automatically mailed out.
- Student ID card and parking permit must be returned to receive refund.
- No refunds for drops or withdrawals after the deadlines.
- It is the responsibility of each student to familiarize himself/herself with the refund policy.
- Any exceptions to the refund policy should be directed to the associate registrar, using a petition form.
- A service fee, not to exceed $10 per quarter, may be deducted from enrollment fee refunds for classes dropped after the quarter begins. Cancelled classes will not be charged a service fee.
- Contributions for the Foothill Tutorial Center of $3 or more are suggested; tax-deductible.
Residency
Residency determinations are made at the Admissions Office based on applications and other required materials. Residency classifications will not be made by telephone. Continuing students who may qualify for a change of residency must obtain the required forms from Admissions and have completed forms on file prior to the start of the quarter of attendance in which they desire a residency change. All non-citizens who may qualify for a change of residence must check with the Admissions Office. A residence determination/appeal procedure sheet is available upon request at either of the Admissions Office.
Calculation & Payment of Fees
Use the Fee Calculator to determine your fees. Then complete the fee remittance slip provided in schedule of classes, which must accompany your payment.
Attention, Students!
Important dates to remember can be located in the College Calendar. You will find dates for enrolling, adding and or dropping classes for each quarter.
Payment for classes are due upon enrollment. Students not paying in full for the courses enrolled in prior to the end of the second week winter/spring/fall quarters will be dropped for non-payment. (end of first week in summer quarter).
Cancellation & Refunds:
If you decide not to attend the class or classes for which you are registered, you are responsible for officially dropping the classes as soon as possible.
No service fees will be charged to you for classes dropped prior to the first day of the quarter start date.
You will be charged a service fee of $10 per quarter for classes dropped within the drop-with-refund period.
To drop your classes, review the steps on the How to Drop A Class page.
The student with an outstanding balance will not be eligible to register for future FoothillCollege courses, request grade transcripts, receive financial aid/scholarships or petition to graduate.
Payment may be made by check, money order, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discovery Card . DO NOT SEND CASH. The Admissions and Records Office cannot be responsible for cash sent through the mail.
Complete the fee remittance slip attached to the payment envelope. If you have a BOGW, indicate that fact.
Dropping Classes
Since you are permitted to use automated Phone and Online Registration System to drop courses, the instructor's signature is not required. (Except Counseling 50 classes)
No enrollment fee refunds will be made for classes dropped after the dates specified on the academic calendar page. The first $10 of an enrollment fee refund will be retained by the college to help offset costs incurred in the registration process.
FEES FOR PARKING AND A STUDENT BODY CARD ARE REFUNDABLE ONLY DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF QUARTER (AND ONLY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER SESSION). STUDENTS MUST RETURN THE DECAL TO THE CASHIER'S OFFICE. ALL COURSES MUST HAVE BEEN DROPPED DURING THE DROP FOR REFUND TIME FRAME.
ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FEES ARE REQUESTED TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, STUDENTS NOT PAYING IN FULL FOR THE COURSES ENROLLED IN WITHIN 5 DAYS WILL BE DROPPED FOR NON-PAYMENT.
