Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid
Billing Office;
Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 1212;
Telephone (805) 893-3756
Financial Aid Office;
Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 2103;
Telephone (805) 893-2432
Website: www.finaid.ucsb.edu (will open in a new browser window)
The cost of attending the University of California, Santa Barbara will vary. Generally, however, the total undergraduate costs, including fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses for three quarters on campus during the 2009-2010 academic year are estimated to be approximately $26,000 for residents of California and $45,000 for nonresidents, including international students. Total graduate student costs including fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses for three quarters off campus are estimated to be approximately $31,000 for residents of California and $47,000 for nonresidents. A detailed breakdown of estimated expenses is available on the Financial Aid Office Web site at www.finaid.ucsb.edu.
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:
www.finaid.ucsb.edu
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 educational 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.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
The UC Regents require all registered students to be covered by major medical health insurance while attending school. Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP unless they complete a waiver form and provide proof of comparable coverage. The waiver form must be submitted each year by the specified deadline. Unless a waiver is granted, students are charged a health insurance fee as part of their registration.
SHIP provides a complete health care package when combined with the services available through Student Health located on-campus. In addition, SHIP is portable, meaning that students receive excellent coverage whether they are on campus, at home, or travelling.
For further information, call Student Health at (805) 893-2592 to speak with an insurance advisor.
Student Health Insurance fee (SHIP)
Student Health
All graduate students are assessed a quarterly fee for mandatory Graduate Student Health Insurance (SHIP). 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 Web site at www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth. The university 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
MTD
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.
Email: Reg-Residency@sa.ucsb.edu
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Application fee
Every applicant for admission or readmission must submit a nonrefundable $40 fee with the application.
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 a non-refundable $60 fee with their intercampus transfer application.
Parking fees
Transportation and Parking Services
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 “Transportation and Parking Services” section. For rate information, please refer to our Web site at:
www.tps.ucsb.edu
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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.
Application Process
The 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application that must completed to begin the process of applying for financial aid. Students are encouraged to submit their applications online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, as this is the preferred mode of application. Paper applications are no longer distributed to high schools and colleges. Students can obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) toll-free at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Please note the UCSB and Cal Grant deadlines below.
Deadlines
To receive priority consideration for funding from UCSB and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC—the agency that administers the Cal Grant programs), all financial aid applicants must file the FAFSA between January 1, 2009 and March 2, 2009. If filing the paper version of the FAFSA, it is important to obtain a certificate of mailing from the U.S. Postal Service as proof that the FAFSA was filed by March 2, 2009. Students may still file the FAFSA after the March 2, 2009 priority filing deadline, but they will only be considered for the federal Pell Grant, ACG, SMART Grant (undergraduates only), and Direct Loan programs.
Cal Grants
www.csac.ca.gov
All undergraduate financial aid applicants who are California residents are required to apply for a new Cal Grant award from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) if they are not already a Cal Grant recipient. To apply for a new Cal Grant award, the FAFSA must be submitted by March 2, 2009. Additionally, students must submit the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to CSAC by March 2, 2009. The Cal Grant GPA Verification Form is available on CSAC’s Web site at www.csac.ca.gov. Most high schools and colleges automatically file their students’ verified GPAs with the Commission. Students should confirm whether their schools will file their GPA for them. If not, they must obtain a GPA Verification Form, get it certified by a school official, and mail it themselves.
Refunds
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 below. Information about refunds, fees, and deposits is available online at www.ucop.edu. 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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