Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office, Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 2103; Telephone (805) 893-2432
The exact cost of attending the University of California, Santa Barbara will vary. Generally, however, the total undergraduate costs, including fees, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses for three quarters on campus during the 1999-2000 academic year are estimated to be $14,185 for residents of California and $24,359 for nonresidents, including international students. Total graduate student costs including fees, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses for three quarters on campus are estimated to be $16,329 for residents of California and $26,323 for nonresidents. A detailed breakdown of estimated expenses is available upon request through the Financial Aid Office.
The university’s accounts receivable billing system (known as Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Collections, or BARC) consolidates debts owed to the university, including fees, campus owned housing expenses, and library fines. Students receive a monthly statement of their account status whenever they have financial obligations to the university. Fee payment deadlines are published quarterly in the Schedule of Classes.
Qualified students are eligible for financial assistance in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and/or work-study. For more information on UCSB financial aid, students can visit the Financial Aid Office web site at http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu (will open in a new browser window).
Fee amounts are summarized in the accompanying chart. Tuition, fees, and other charges are subject to change without notice by the Regents of the University of California. Descriptions of some specific fees are described below.
Registration fee
The registration fee is the same for both undergraduate
and graduate students. This fee covers such student expenses as athletic
facilities, laboratory fees, outpatient care furnished by Student Health,
and counseling and placement services. This fee is charged whether or not
students use these services.
Educational fee
The educational fee is paid by all students registered
at UCSB to cover a variety of educational costs as determined by the regents.
With the approval of the appropriate college dean, undergraduate students
may obtain deficit load (or part-time) status prior to the beginning of
the quarter. Approval is based upon verifiable reasons of employment, health,
or family responsibility. Students enrolled in 10 or fewer units who have
obtained deficit load approval prior to the beginning of the quarter may
be eligible for a 50 percent reduction of the educational fee.
Graduate
Student Health Insurance fee
All graduate students are assessed a quarterly fee for
mandatory graduate student health insurance. The fee is paid by the employer
for teaching and research assistants who are employed 25% time (10 hours
per week) or more. All other graduate and international students are responsible
for the quarterly premium unless they waive out of the plan. The completed
waiver form must be submitted to the Student Health Insurance Advisor prior
to the registration fee deadline. Forms are sent to students along with
insurance information and are also available at Student Health. The university
graduate student health insurance policy provides year-round and worldwide
coverage. Contact the Student Health office at (805) 893-2592 for details
regarding coverage.
University Center
fee
All students are assessed a University Center (UCen)
fee used to repay construction loans. Students enrolled in 5.5 units or
fewer are eligible for a full refund of this fee.
Transit Systems fee
The transit systems fee provides unlimited local Metropolitan
Transit District (MTD) bus service for all registered students. Students
may ride MTD at no charge by showing their ACCESS card with current registration
sticker.
Nonresident Tuition
fee
Students who have not been classified as legal residents
of California for tuition purposes are classified as nonresidents and are
subject to payment of a nonresident tuition fee. Graduate doctoral students
should refer to the Appendix concerning the possible reduction of the nonresident
tuition fee. Regulations governing determination of residency are also
outlined in the Appendix. Newly admitted and returning students are required
to file a Statement of Legal Residence. Questions concerning residency
classification may be referred to the Residence Deputy in the Office of
the Registrar.
Deposit fee
A nonrefundable $100 deposit is required of undergraduates
when they return the Statement of Intention to Register at UCSB. The deposit
will be applied to the registration fee only if students enroll in the
quarter for which they have been admitted.
Intercampus
Transfer fee
Undergraduate students who wish to transfer from one
UC campus to another must pay $40 with their intercampus transfer application.
Parking fees
Please note the table of parking fees currently in place
for the 1999-2000 year. Fees and parking regulations are subject to change
without notice. For complete information on parking permits, regulations,
services, etc., see "Parking and Transportation Services" in the "Student
Services and Activities" section.
| Automobile:
$360/year $95/quarter $5/day $3/three hours $.50/thirty minutes |
Parking Meters:
$.25/fifteen minutes Motorcycle/Moped:
|
Readmission fee
A fee of $40 is required when submitting an application
for readmission.
Undergraduate
Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan fees
UCSB sponsors an undergraduate accident and sickness
insurance plan which covers certain medical services not provided by Student
Health. It also provides medical protection outside the Santa Barbara area.
It is highly recommended that students not covered by a private policy
purchase this plan as added medical protection.
All undergraduate nonimmigrant international students
are required to purchase the graduate student health insurance plan as
a condition of registration. An insurance fee will be automatically assessed.
Waiver forms are available if you have comparable insurance coverage. Insurance
fees are subject to change without notice. Please call Student Health at
(805) 893-2592 for further information.
PATH (Prepaid Access To HealthCare). As an alternative
method to pay for Student Health fees, students can pre-pay a set amount
(yearly or quarterly) and see a practitioner as well as utilize the laboratory
and x-ray as many times as needed without paying the visit or processing
fees. Prepaid services maximize preventive care and access to treatment
by minimizing financial barriers. For students on financial aid, moneys
are allocated for health care and can be applied to PATH. For more information,
call (805) 893-8141.
At UCSB, we want every admitted student to be able to attend regardless of his or her financial circumstances. The University views your education as a partnership involving the University, the state of California, the U.S. government, you, and your family. The types of financial assistance programs the University administers include grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. In order to receive an offer of financial aid from UCSB, a student must be admitted to UCSB in a degree-granting program. Students enrolled through UCSB Extension or who are approved for enrollment on a "Limited Status" basis are not eligible.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that must be completed and submitted to the application processor to begin the process of applying for financial aid. Students who applied in November 1998 for admission to UCSB (for the 1999-2000 academic year) were sent the 1999-2000 FAFSA by the UC Office of the President. The FAFSA is also available at all high schools, colleges, and universities. You can also file the FAFSA electronically over the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (will open in a new web browser). In order to file the FAFSA, you must be either a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (as defined in the FAFSA instructions).
Information on educational tax benefits that may have an impact on students and their families can be found in the Appendix.
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