Financial Aid Office;
Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 2103;
Telephone (805) 893-2432
Web site: http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu
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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
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Fee amounts are summarized in the chart available at the link above. Tuition, fees, and other charges are subject to change without notice by the Regents of the University of California. Some specific fees are described below.
Registration fee
The registration fee is the same for both undergraduate and graduate students.
This fee supports such student services 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. Under certain
conditions, reduced fees may be available through the Office of Student Life
for undergraduate students who have advance permission to carry 10 or fewer
units a quarter.
Undergraduate Student Health Insurance fee (USHIP)
Beginning fall 2001, the UC Regents are requiring all registered students
to be covered by major medical health insurance while attending school. Students
are automatically enrolled in the University's Undergraduate Student Health
Insurance Plan (USHIP) unless they complete a waiver form that provides proof
of equivalent coverage. The waiver form must be submitted each year by the specified
deadline. Unless a waiver is granted, students are charged a USHIP fee as part
of their registration.
The USHIP fee is $153.00 per quarter for undergraduates. This provides a complete health care package when combined with the services available through on-campus Student Health. USHIP is portable, meaning students receive excellent coverage whether they are on campus, at home, or travelling. (On-campus Student Health provides health care to registered students whether they are enrolled in USHIP or have been granted a waiver.)
For further information, please call Student Health at 893-2592 to speak with an insurance advisor.
Graduate Student Health Insurance fee
All graduate students are assessed a quarterly fee for mandatory Graduate Student
Health Insurance (GSHIP). The fee is paid by the university for teaching and
research assistants who have appointments of 25% time (10 hours per week) or
more. All other graduate 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 and at their website at www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth. 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 fee
Students who have not been classified as legal residents of California for fee
purposes are classified as nonresidents, and are subject to payment of a nonresident
fee. Graduate doctoral students should refer to the Appendix concerning the
possible reduction of the nonresident fee. Regulations governing residence determination
are also outlined in the Appendix. Newly admitted and returning students are
required to file a Statement of Legal Residence. Questions concerning residence
classification may be referred to the Residence Deputy in the Office of the
Registrar at (805) 893-3033.
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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
Fees and parking regulations are subject to change without notice. For complete
information on parking permits, regulations, services, free parking incentives
available through the Transportation Alternatives Program, etc., see the section
on "Parking and Transportation Services"
in the "Student Services and Activities" section
of this web site. For rate information, please refer to our web site at www.park.ucsb.edu/permit.html.
Readmission fee
A fee of $40 is required when submitting an application for readmission.
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All students who will need financial assistance to attend UCSB are encouraged to complete the financial aid application process. Almost everyone thinks first of fees and tuition when considering the cost of a college education. But this is only part of the overall cost of attending a university. There are also living expenses, such as food, housing, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. These can comprise more than half of the cost of your education.
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 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 2000 for admission
to UCSB (for the 2001-2002 academic year) were sent the 2001-2002 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 www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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).
A full refund of fees may be granted to students who withdraw prior to the first day of instruction. Students who withdraw on or after the first day of instruction are eligible to receive partial refunds according to the schedule of refunds listed in this section. Information about refunds, fees, and deposits is available online at www.ucop.edu/Fees/fees.html. Fee and refund information is subject to change without notice. Financial aid students should refer to the "Enrollment Limit" section under "Academic Policies and Procedures" if they are considering enrolling in a "deficit program."
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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