Student Fees
Procedures for the collection, deposit, waiver, refund, and accounting for fees as required by law. The procedures shall also assure those who are exempt from or for whom the fee is waived are properly enrolled and accounted for. Fee amounts shall be published in the catalog and schedule of classes. Each student shall be charged a use fee to support the maintenance and operations of the Student Center.
Residence Determination
Students shall be classified at the time of each application for admission or registration as a resident or nonresident student. A resident is any person who has been a resident of California for at least one year on the residence determination date. The residence determination date shall be the day immediately preceding the first day of a semester or summer session for which the student applies to attend.
Residence classification shall be made for each student at the time applications for admission are accepted or registration occurs and whenever a student has not been in attendance for more than one semester. A student previously classified as a nonresident may be reclassified as of any residence determination date. The Chancellor shall enact procedures (AP 5015) to assure that residence determinations are made in accordance with Education Code and Title 5 Regulations.
Nonresident Tuition
Nonresident Tuition Nonresident students shall be charged nonresident tuition for all units enrolled, unless specifically required otherwise by law. Not later than February 1 of each year, the Chancellor shall bring to the Board for approval an action to establish nonresident tuition for the following fiscal year. The fee shall be calculated in accordance with guidelines contained in applicable state regulations and/ or the California Community College Attendance Accounting Manual. The Chancellor shall establish procedures (AP 5020) regarding collection, waiver, and refunds of nonresident tuition.
| Fee Type | Amount | Required of | Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | $46 per unit (subject to California legislative change) |
California residents | Full refunds for drops up through 9-8-24 for a semester length class.** |
| Tuition for Non-Residents | $358 per unit (in addition to enrollment fee) for Summer 2024 $367 - Beginning in Fall 24 |
All Non-California residents (in addition to enrollment fee) | Full refunds for drops up through 9-8-24 for a semester length class.** |
| International students | $358 per unit (in addition to enrollment fee) for Summer 2024 $367 - Beginning in Fall 24 |
Visa holders from another country (in addition to enrollment fee) | Full refunds for drops up through 9-8-24 for a semester length class.** |
| International Student Application Fee | $1020.00 | International applicants who submit an F-1 application to study at West Valley College |
Non-refundable |
| International Student Health Fee | $900 | International F1 Students | Non-refundable |
| Course Material Fee | Variable | Certain Courses may indicate fee in course notes | Full refunds for drops up through 9-8-24 for a semester length class.** |
| Campus Center Use Fee* | $15 Spring / Fall | All students except online students who live outside Santa Clara County | Appeal for exemptions can be made through Admissions Office through 9-8-24. |
| Health Services* | $21 Spring / Fall $18 Summer Health Fee waived for 2024 calendar year. |
All students including high school students |
Full refunds for drops up through 9-8-24 for a semester length class.** Appeal for exemptions can be made through Admissions Office through 9-8-24. |
| Web Reg. processing fee* | $3 for each term | All students using web for college transactions | Not eligible for exemption. |
| Representational Fee* | $2 for each term | All students except high school students | Not eligible for exemption. |
| Associated Student Government (ASG) fee* |
$14 Spring $7 Fall |
All students except high school students | Appeal for exemptions can be made through Admissions Office through 9-8-24. |
| Parking Fee* | $50 Spring / Fall $25 Summer Fall permits preceding or Spring permits following Winter are valid for Winter intersession. |
The Board of Trustees has temporarily approved free semester-length parking permits to all registered students. |
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| Transcripts |
First 2 printed transcripts (contact admissions; 5 business days): free Electronic (1 鈥� 2 business days): $6.00 |
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| Other charges | Duplicate degree: $10 Degree/certificate cover: $10 (free at graduation) Nelnet Student Payment Plan (participation optional): $20.00 |
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*The following are considered Basic Fees: Campus Center Use, Health Services, Web Processing, Representational, and Associated Student Government.
**Refund dates vary for short-term classes.
***All fees are subject to change.