Current International Students

How to Pay Tuition

Tuition and fees are charged each quarter and depend on the number of units you register. Cost may change each quarter, so tuition payments are due after you enroll in your classes. All other expenses, such as books and housing, are paid separately.

Payment Deadline

Tuition and fees must be paid in full (or payment plan set up) by the end of the second week of the quarter (first week in Summer). If you cannot pay by this date, your account will be put on hold. You will not be allowed to drop classes, receive your transcript, or enroll in future quarters.

Payment Options

• Credit/Debit Card: Pay online through MyPortal
• Cash: Pay at the Admissions & Records Office, Room 8101
• Flywire: Pay by bank transfer, credit/debit card, or local payment options depending on your country

For detailed instructions, payment policies, installment plans, refunds, and other acceptable payment methods, please visit the Foothill College Cashier's Office.

Payment Suggestions for Overseas Sponsors

• U.S. Bank Account (Most Common): The student can open a U.S. bank account. The sponsor transfers tuition into this account, and the student pays Foothill College using a debit card or personal check.
• Authorized Payer: The student can add their sponsor as an "Authorized Payer/User" in the payment system through MyPortal to allow them to pay on the student's behalf.
• Student Account Direct Payment: The sponsor can pay directly with a credit card using the student's MyPortal login, provided by the student.
• International Bank Draft: The sponsor can mail the student an international bank draft in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to "Foothill College." The student brings this draft to the campus cashier (Admissions & Records Office, Room 8101).

Tuition Payment Plan

Students may sign up for a payment plan for a $25 quarterly fee. To enroll, log into MyPortal, enter the payment system., and follow the instructions. Payment dates are specified in the plan, and the full balance must be paid before enrollment in the next quarter.

Foothill Student Taking A Class at De Anza (or Vice Versa)

Full-time F-1 students at Foothill taking a class at De Anza (or a full-time F-1 student at De Anza taking a class at Foothill), must pay tuition for that class at the second school when enrolling. If payment is not received, you will be dropped from your class at the second school on the nonpayment drop date.