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All fees are subject to change without notice. If fees change by state law after registration has begun, students are required to pay the difference.

Enrollment Fee

Enrollment Fee is $46.00 per unit. Nonresident students are charged an additional fee per credit along with the enrollment fee.

  • Fees are subject to change.
  • Payment is due at the time of enrollment for classes. Please visit the Important Dates page and click on Detailed list of dates and deadlines for payment/drop deadlines.
  • If a third party is paying your fees (Department of Rehabilitation, scholarships, tuition assistance or Workers Compensation) please contact the Cashiers’ office prior to the start of the term to ensure all paperwork is approved and received.

Exemptions from the enrollment fee are available for students who have one of the following completed:

  • California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
  • MCC Promise Grant
  • Students who have turned in an approved TA authorization.
  • An approved Third-Party Vendor
    • Paperwork must be submitted before the start of the term.
  • Noncredit classes
  • Approved Apprenticeship Program classes only
  • Concurrently enrolled high school students

Additional financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Please see Financial Aid for more information.

Upper Division Fees

Biomanufacturing bachelor’s degree is an additional $84.00 per credit.

  • Total amount per unit is equal to $130.00.

Non-Resident Tuition

  • The nonresident tuition is $356.00 per unit [Effective Summer 2024].
  • This fee is in addition to the enrollment fee for any student who is not a resident of California.

For Permissive exemptions information please visit AP/BP 5030.

Health Services Fee

Effective Fall 2024 health fees will increase to $22 for fall, spring and summer.

A Health Services Fee is state mandated to help cover the operational expenses of Health services. For more information about our services offered, please visit the Health Services website.

The following are exempt from paying the Health Services fee:

  1. Students who are in an approved apprenticeship-training program. 
  2. Students who are enrolled in noncredit courses are not required to pay the health services fee; however, they may elect to do so if they want to avail themselves of the services.
  3. Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization.
  4. Students concurrently enrolled in a high school (effective Summer 2024).

Student Center Fee

$1.00 per unit. $1 per unit up to $10 per fiscal year. All students enrolled in credit courses regardless of modality and / or campus are subject to the student center fee.

The following are exempt from paying the Student Center fee:

  1. Students on TANF, SSI, or General Relief who submit supporting documentation demonstrating current benefits to the Cashier’s Office. 
  2. Students concurrently enrolled in a high school (Effective Summer 2024.

Student Representation Fee

  • $2.00 per term

The California Education Code Sec. 76060.5 requires community colleges to charge a student representation fee of $2.00 at the time of registration to support student organizations both locally and statewide.

To Opt Out Of This Fee: A student may decline this fee at the time of registration while making a payment, select your Student Financial Tile, Make a Payment, there you can check the box to Yes to opt out of the Student Representation fee.

ID Card

  • Optional Fee of $6.00

Supports a variety of college services and serves as a library card, expediting MiraCosta’ s Library services. Card holders also receive discounts at various businesses with a current semester ID card. For more information on the Spartan Pass visit Student Life and leadership.

Parking Permits

Parking permits are required for all students who park on campus.

  • $35.00 for automobiles per term for Spring and Fall ($17.50 for summer term)
  • $20.00 for automobiles per term for students who qualify for CCPG waiver for Spring and Fall terms.
  • $17.50 for licensed moped or motorcycle in Spring and Fall ($8.75 for summer term)

For more information about Parking on Campus, please visit the Parking Regulations webpage on the Campus Police website.

Other Fees

Material Fee

  • Some courses require a materials fee, see course listings.

Books and Supplies

  • Students are responsible for purchasing their supplies needed to complete a course.
  • Payments and refunds for books are not handled through the Cashier’s office.
  • Purchases for art supplies, certificates and field trips may be paid through the Cashier’s office.

Making A Payment

Online

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.

Check

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

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
Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Fridays 8am-2pm

Contact Information