Palomar College

International Student Tuition and Fees

All international students are required to take at least 12 units per semester. The tuition and fees are as follows:

(effective Summer 2008)


Basic Fees:

Tuition	$206.00 per unit for international students (*)
Health Services Fee	$17.00 per semester
Student Center Fee	$1.00 per unit (up to $10/academic year)
Student Activity Card Fee	$15.00 per semester
Parking Fee	$40.00 per semester (if you have a car)


Estimated expenses for one year (9 months, 2 semesters, based on 12 units) are:

Living Expenses	$9,100 (based on average Homestay prices)
Tuition and Fees	$5,000 (2 semesters)
Accident/Sickness Insurance and Books	$1,500 (approximately, 2 semesters)


*Plan on a minimum budget of at least $15,600 () U.S. for each year of attendance**

* Please Note: all posted fees are subject to change without notice.

Housing

No dormitories or student housing is available on campus. Many apartments are located near the college in San Marcos as well as the nearby communities. Homestay referrals are available through a community organization. One organization that many of our students have used is Homestay Services International; you may contact them via e-mail at: homestaysvc@hotmail.com.

Online apartment listings can be found at rental sites like the following:

www.springstreet.com
www.relolinks.com/rent/

Transportation

There is a regional bus terminal located on campus. Many students carpool or drive their own cars.

Public Transportation Web site:
http://www.sdcommute.com/service/buspage.htm

San Diego International Airport, Lindberg Field:
http://www.san.org

Accident/Sickness Insurance

All international students are required have sickness and accident insurance while attending Palomar College. The Office of International Education carries information about an Accident/Sickness policy designed especially for international students.

International Home Page