Tuition and Fees

The enrollment and special fees you pay to attend College of Marin and other community colleges in the State are set by the California State Legislature.

A variety of federal, state, and community programs can help cover school and living expenses. Please access the Financial Aid page.

* Exemptions are granted to students in accordance with criteria listed herein.

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In addition to the above fees students must purchase their own books and supplies. Interest at the rate of 7% may be charged on all delinquent deferred fees beginning the second week of classes. All fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice except as indicated below.

Baccalaureate Degree Fees
BA/BS degree holders now pay $20 per unit.

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Enrollment Fee Payment Policy

Students are entitled to enroll and participate in class(es) thoughout the semester, providing that they do not have any outstanding balance on their record. Students must pay all fees in-full prior to registering for the sebsequent semester. In addition, grades, transcripts, diplomas and certificates will not be released until the studnet has paid all outstanding debts to the College.

Enrollment Fee Waivers

The California Community Colleges Board of Governors provides a waiver of enrollment fees for qualifying students who are residents of the State of California. Please access the Board of Governors Waiver page of the Financial Aid section for eligibility requirements.

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Payment Policy: Nonresident Tuition & International Student Tuition

Nonresident and International Student tuition fees and all other applicable fee are due and payable at the time of registration.

Payment Methods

Payments may be made by check, MC/Visa credit or debit card. Payments over $500 must be paid by cash, cashier's check or MC/Visa credit card.

Refund Policy

Enrollment, Health, Material Fees, Nonresident and Intermational Student Tuition may be refundable for full-semester courses and short-term courses. The refund policy also applies to Summer Session intervals. Please see the "Schedule of Important Dates" in the College of Marin Catalog for specific deadlines. A listing of short-term refund deadlines is published in each Schedule of Classes. Provided thatno materials have been used, refund of MAterials Feewill be granted though Friday of the second week of cllases or, for short-term classe, before completion of 10% of the class.

The ultimate responsibilty for dropping classe in order to receive a refund rests solely upon the student. It is the student's responsibilty to 1) check if an instructor has iniatiated a drop by the established deadline dates and 2) apply for a refund. Please note: Students who drop and add a class will be charged for the add beginning the third week of the term.

A $10 per semester Service Fee and any outstanding balance due the College will be deducted from all refunds. No service fee is charged if the class is canceled by the College.

For closed or canceled classes. Refund Request Forms must be received in the Office of Admissions and Records not later than Friday of the second week of classes. or one week after the course has been canceled. Please allow approximately 8 weeks for refund processing.

Nonresident Tuition Refunds for Fall and Spring are Granted as Followed:

• 100% refund through the second week.
• The College cannot give refunds after the second week of instruction.
• Nonresident tuition refunds for Summer and short-term classes will be pro-rated accordingly.

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Military Fee Exemption

Dependents of deceased/disabled veterans (with an eligibility letter) will only be charged materials fees.

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Money collected for the Student Representation Fee shall be expended to provide support for students or representatives who may be stating their positions and viewpoints before city, county and District government and before offices and agencies of the state and federal government. Students have the right to refuse to pay the fee for religious political. moral or financial reasons. A written statement to this effect must be presented to Admissions and Records staff at the time of registration.

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