Summary of Fees

• Summer 2006 Semester - $26.00 per unit enrollment fee; plus $29.00 Student Services fees (includes, $11.00 Health fee; $8.00 I.D. card; $10.00 Associated Student fee). Non Resident tuition is $180.00 for F1 students, and $155.00 for domestic non-residents.

• Fall 2006 Semester - $26.00 per unit enrollment fee (Subject to Change); plus $32.00 Student Services (includes, $14.00 Health fee; $8.00 I.D. card; $10.00 Associated Student fee).  Non Resident tuition is $180.00 for F1 students, and $155.00 for domestic non-residents.
• Winter 2007 Semester - $20.00 per unit enrollment fee; plus $29.00 Student Services fees (includes, $11.00 Health fee; $8.00 I.D. card; $10.00 Associated Student fee). Non Resident tuition is $180.00 for F1 students, and $155.00 for domestic non-residents.

• Spring 2007 Semester - $20.00 per unit enrollment fee (Subject to Change); plus $32.00 Student Services (includes, $14.00 Health fee; $8.00 I.D. card; $10.00 Associated Student fee).  Non Resident tuition is $180.00 for F1 students, and $155.00 for domestic non-residents.

**Note:  fees are subject to change without notice.

Enrollment Fees

All students—resident and nonresident—in graded credit courses must pay an enrollment fee of $26 per unit ($20 per unit beginning Winter 2007). This fee is set by the State of California and is subject to change without notice.

Fees may be paid in cash or by pre-printed check, Visa or MasterCard, money order, or cashier’s check. Consult the online Schedule of Classes for the term in which you are enrolling for payment deadlines.

There are no enrollment fees, student service fees, or health fees for Adult Education classes, which are designated by section numbers of 7000 or above.

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Student ID Fee

Students in credit classes will pay a fee of $8 each semester or session for Student Universal Access I.D. Card. The fees for the Student Universal Access I.D. Card is optional, but provide special benefits (contact the Admissions Office or the Bursar's Office at time of enrollment, but no later than the second week of the term, if you do not wish to pay these fees).

Universal Access I.D. Card with Picture—The Universal Access I.D. Card provides enhanced access features and improved campus security. The card allows students to check out books from the Library and is used for attendance credit at campus tutoring centers, the Modern Language Lab, and other course-related labs.

Associated Student Body Membership Fee

Students in credit classes will pay a fee of $10 each semester or session for Associated Students Membership support. The fees for the Associated Students Membership is optional, but provide special benefits (contact the Admissions Office or the Bursar's Office at time of enrollment, but no later than the second week of the term, if you do not wish to pay these fees).

Associated Students Membership—A.S. membership supports more than 60 SMC student clubs, the Scholarship Office, Homecoming, Club Row, Celebrate America, and a variety of other activities that foster academic achievement, social interaction, and community involvement. Benefits of A.S. membership include access to:

• Computers, printers, Internet usage, and e-mail access in the Cayton Associated Students Computer Lab;

• Free admission to SMC athletic events and A.S.-sponsored events;
• Student club membership, support to start a club, and funding for club activities;
• Movie Night (every Thursday evening);
• Tuesday Twilight Concerts (2nd Tuesday of the month);
• Discounts on tickets for selected SMC theatre, dance, and music productions;
• Discounts on selected movie and theme park tickets (if purchased at the SMC Events Office);
• Student advocacy at the State level;
• Leadership opportunities (elected or appointed);
• Santa Monica Federal Credit Union account;
• Selected scholarships; and
• Emergency grants from the Faculty/Student Relief Fund.

For the 2006-2007 academic year, A.S. membership fees will help support the success of students. For more information, please stop by the A.S. Office (Room 202 of the Cayton Associated Students Center), call (310) 434-4250, or visit the A.S. webpage (www.smc.edu/associated_students).

Health Services Fee

Students in credit classes will pay a fee of $14 (each Fall or Spring Semester) and $11 (each Winter and Summer Session) for Health Services.  The Health Services fee is mandatory.

Non-Resident Tuition Fee

Students who are both citizens and residents of a foreign country (including F-1 Visa students) must pay an additional tuition fee of $180 per unit.  Other non-resident students must pay a tuition fee of $155 per unit (see Residency Information).  If you are a non-resident student, please note that your fees are payable in cash, by money order, or by cashier's check.  Personal checks will only be accepted if drawn on a California Bank.

Materials & Supplies Fees

Some classes require additional fees for materials and supplies. Please consult the class listings in this schedule to determine whether any fees are required.

On-Campus Parking Decal Fee

An on-campus parking decal does NOT guarantee you a parking space. What a parking decal does is entitle you to use on-campus student parking areas on a space-available, first-come/first-served basis. Please note that your parking decal is for on-campus parking only—it is NOT a residential (street) parking permit.

For on-campus parking, you must purchase a campus parking decal for $75 for each Fall and Spring Semester.  Parking decals are $35 for each Winter and Summer session.  The parking decal fee is not refundable after the third week of a Fall or Spring Semester and after the second week of a Summer or Winter session.

Students who receive benefits under Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) or a general assistance program should contact the Financial Aid Office for a possible parking fee reduction [consult the Bursar's Office for details].

Parking decals are REQUIRED to park at SMC’s Main and Academy of Entertainment & Technology campuses. Parking decals are NOT REQUIRED for the Bundy Campus or the Airport Arts Campus, and parking at these sites is free for students attending classes there.

Plan ahead, don't stand in line!  Order your parking decal online (when you enroll for classes) and for no additional cost have it mailed to you.

Inter-campus shuttle service is free. Please consult SMC’s parking webpage (www.smc.edu/parking) for the latest details.

Handicap Parking: The display of a DMV handicap placard AND an SMC parking decal entitles you to park in any handicap, student, or staff parking space.

Methods of Payment

You may pay your fees:

• In person at the Bursar’s Office (located north of the Counseling Complex);

• By phone or web using a Visa or MasterCard (web enrollment takes place on a certified secured site, and all data transactions are encrypted);

• By mailing your check, money order, or cashier’s check (no cash) to Santa Monica College, Bursar’s Office, 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405; or

• By depositing your check, money order, or cashier’s check (no cash) in the campus collection chute at the Bursar’s Office.

SMC offers students several payment options:

• You may pay fees in cash, by check, by money order, by cashier’s check, or by Visa or MasterCard.

• Nonresident tuition may be paid in cash, by money order, by cashier’s check, or by a personal check drawn on a California bank, in person, at the Bursar’s Office.

Financial Aid

The California community college system is funded by the State of California. Students who meet certain state residency requirements pay an enrollment fee and may qualify for a BOG Fee Waiver to cover certain costs associated with enrollment fees. The BOG Fee Waiver, however, will NOT cover the Health Services fee or the Associated Students membership fees. In addition to the BOG Fee Waiver, Santa Monica College offers students a variety of financial assistance, which includes both federal and state financial aid to help pay for some of the basic costs of living while attending college. Many of these financial aid programs have early deadline dates and require time to process the application forms. Be sure to start the financial aid process as soon as possible.

Under certain circumstances, students who meet specific California residency requirements may be exempt from paying enrollment fees if they file a BOG Fee Waiver application with the Financial Aid Office. For example, if you can document that you are a recipient of Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Income (SSI), or General Relief (GR), or that your income meets specific criteria, you may be exempt. Please contact the Financial Aid Office before starting enrollment procedures to determine your eligibility for a BOG Fee Waiver.

If you feel that you need financial aid to assist you with achieving your educational goals, visit the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hours are subject to change without notice. For additional information, please visit the Financial Aid Office’s website at www.smc.edu/financialaid or call the office at (310) 434-4343.

Refund Schedule

Enrollment Fees: No refunds of enrollment fees are available to those who withdraw after the second Sunday of the semester or session. If you withdraw prior to this date, you will receive a 100% refund of enrollment fees (minus a processing charge of $10). If you are eligible for a refund, it will be processed and mailed to you within 45 days of the start of the term. See the SMC website (www.smc.edu) for more information on withdrawal refunds.

Nonresident Tuition: Apply for your tuition refund with the nonresident specialist in the Admissions Office. If you are eligible, your refund will be processed and mailed to you within 45 days of the start of the semester. If you withdraw from Santa Monica College during the first 2 weeks of the semester, you will receive a 100% refund, minus any relevant processing fees.

Student Services, Activities and Health Fee: If you are eligible for a refund, it will be processed and mailed to you within 45 days of the start of the semester. If you withdraw from Santa Monica College during the first 2 weeks of the semester, you will receive a 100% refund for the Health Fee; however, $8 of the I.D. fee and $2 of the A.S. fee are nonrefundable.

On-Campus Parking Permit Fee: The parking fee is not refundable after the first three weeks of the Fall or Spring semester or the first two weeks of the Winter or Summer session. To obtain a refund, present your parking permit and receipt at the Bursar’s Office, Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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