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
- please contact Admissions for more information.
- Concurrently enrolled high school students
- please contact Admissions for more information.
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 questions regarding residency please contact the Student Services office.
Health Services Fee
The health services fee is $19.00 per semester for Spring and Fall and $16.00 for the summer semester.
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.
Student Center Fee
$1.00 per unit. $1 per unit up to $10 per fiscal year. Online courses do not accrue this fee.
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.
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 Oceanside campus Bldg. 3202. Mon – Thurs 9am – 5pm and Fridays 9am- 2pm
The San Elijo Campus: Administration Office Bldg 1100 Located at 3333 Manchester Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007. M-Th 8:00 am-4:30 pm and Fridays 8 am-2 pm
Contact Information
Cashier
Ruthie Dean Figueroa
760.795.6746
Interim Cashier
Kimberli Baeza
760.208.1784 x 6534
Bursar
Kristin Hitchcock
760.795.6702
khitchcock@miracosta.edu
General Information
760.795.6835
cashier@miracosta.edu
Phone calls and emails are returned the same business day if received before 3pm, next business day if received after 3pm. Business days are Monday – Friday, excluding Holidays.
