Payment Information

Students may pay online through their surf account with credit or debit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card as well as debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo or you may sign up for a Payment Plan through your SURF account.

How To Pay My Fees Online Tutorial
This easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you on making your online payment through our Cashnet payment system.

Students may pay by check or money order or via ACH through Transact.

Effective July 1st 2024, any ACH returns will be subjected to a $15 fee by Transact.

Please make out your check to: MiraCosta College, include your student ID (surf) number on the memo line.

To mail your check or money order please address it to:

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
Cashiers Office
M/S # 26
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056

In Person Payments

Students may pay in person by check, money order, cash, debit or credit card at:

• The Oceanside Campus
  Cashier's Office/Student Accounts Office located at the Student Services Building 14 Room 1-1455
  Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am – 7pm and Friday 8am – 3pm
• The San Elijo Campus
  Administration Office Bldg 1100 Located at 3333 Manchester Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007
  Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am - 4:30pm and Fridays 8am - 2pm

MyCAA Guide for MiraCosta College Students

What is MyCAA?

MyCAA is for military spouses. This program covers Tuition Fees only.

MiraCosta College Tuition: $46.00 per unit/credit
Example: A 3-unit course = $138.00

Steps to use MyCAA

Step 1: Contact Your MyCAA Counselor

• Connect with your assigned MyCAA Education & Career Counselorbefore meeting with a MiraCosta counselor.
• They’ll help you understand eligibility and what programs can be approved.

Step 2: Apply to MiraCosta College

• Complete your college application online to become an official MiraCosta student.

Step 3: Meet with a MiraCosta Counselor

• Work together to build your Education Plan and Training Plan tailored to your academic goals.

Step 4: Submit Plans to Your MyCAA Counselor

• Send both plans to your MyCAA counselor for review and approval.

Step 5: Wait for Approval

• Once approved, you're ready to move forward and enroll in classes.

Step 6: Enroll in Classes

• Register for your courses at MiraCosta after receiving MyCAA approval.

 Step 7: Notify the Cashier’s Office

• Email: cashier@miracosta.edu to let them know you're using MyCAA.
• A third-party hold will be placed on your account:
  • Prevents past-due email reminders.
  • Ensures your classes won’t be dropped during any non-payment period.

 Step 8: Submit Your Approved Voucher

• Email your MyCAA-approved Tuition Voucher to: cashier@miracosta.edu

Step 9: Tuition Billing

• The Cashier’s Office will submit your billing two weeks after your classes begin.

Step 10: Payment & Remaining Fees

• Once MyCAA sends payment, it will be applied to your account.

Note: You’re responsible for any remaining fees not covered by MyCAA.
MyCAA only covers approved tuition costs—not student fees. 

Step 11: Grades & Course Completion

• The Cashier’s Office submits your course grades to MyCAA within 30 days of course completion.
  Important: If you fail a course, you may be required to repay MyCAA.

OR Complete the FAFSA

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to check for other available financial aid, if approved and you qualify for the California Colleges Promise Grant (CCPG) your tuition fees will automatically be paid. If you want to deny the CCPG waiver and use MyCAA funds, please contact the Financial Aid office. The Cashier’s Office will submit your course grades to MyCAA within 30 days after course completion.

Note: Failed courses may result in you paying back MyCAA

Tuition Assistance (TA) Guide for MiraCosta College Students

What is Tuition Assistance (TA)?

Tuition Assistance is a military financial aid program that covers 100% of tuition costs, up to $250 per semester credit hour, for Active-Duty personnel.

MiraCosta College Tuition: $46.00 per unit/credit
Example: A 3-unit course = $138.00

First-Time TA Users

• All Branches:
  First-time users may only be approved for ONE course.
• Navy:
  May require an Education Plan before your first TA approval.
  Make a counseling appointment to get your plan.
• Marines:
  No Education Plan needed for your first course.
  May be required for the second TA use—schedule counseling if needed.

Steps to Use TA at MiraCosta College

Step 1: Inform MiraCosta College

• Let us know you're using TA.
• While waiting for approval, we’ll place a hold on your account to prevent your classes from being dropped for non-payment.

Step 2: Submit Your Approved TA Voucher

• Once approved, email your signed TA voucher to: cashier@miracosta.edu
  or deliver it to the Student Accounts/Cashier’s Office located at Student Services Building 14, 1st Floor, Room 1455.

Step 3: Be Aware of Outstanding Tuition

• Your account will show a balance until payment is received from TA.
• MiraCosta will bill and report grades to TA 30 days after course completion.

If TA is Denied

• You’ll be responsible for payment.
• You may: Pay out of pocket OR Apply for FAFSA

Dropping a Class

• If you drop a course after the refund deadline, you may still be responsible for the tuition. TA will not cover courses where you receive a: F, FW, or D grade.
  You will be required to repay TA or the college if this occurs.

Military Withdrawals

• If withdrawing due to military orders: Submit your Military Withdrawal letters to both:
  • Tuition Assistance and The Admissions Office at MiraCosta College

OR Complete the FAFSA

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to check for other available financial aid, if approved and you qualify for the California Colleges Promise Grant (CCPG) your tuition fees will automatically be paid. If you want to deny the CCPG waiver and use MyCAA funds, please contact the Financial Aid office.

Please have your DOR counselor email cashier@miracosta.edu with an approved authorization or information on billing and adjustments.

Authorized Payers

You may invite family members to become Authorized Payers. Authorized Payers will have their own username and password, which will allow them to see your entire account and current balances, as well as the ability to store a preferred payment method. To add an Authorized Payer, from the home page of the Transact payment portal:

1. Go to “My Account”
2. Scroll down to “Payer” section
3. Click “Send Payer Invitation”
4. Enter the person’s name and email address and submit

The system will send the recipient an invitation and temporary password to set up their own account. They will have their own username password and will be able to view and pay all account balances.

Guests

Anyone can make a payment to your account as a Guest using only your Student ID number and your last name. Guests will not see your account balances – they will only see the “Available Items” list. If they want to make a tuition payment, they should select “Account Balance – Prepay” and enter the amount they would like to pay.

If workers comp is paying your fees, have them email cashier@miracosta.edu with an approved workers compensation form and the amount to bill.