Tuition and Fees

Fees beginning Summer 2026

Mandatory Fees	In-State Resident Students	Non-Resident & International Students
Enrollment Fee	$46 per unit	$46 per unit
Health Fee (Fall and Spring)	$28 per semester	$28 per semester
Health Fee (Summer)	$23 per semester	$23 per semester
Student Center Fee (up to $10 annually)	$1 per unit	$1 per unit
Non-Resident Tuition (Beginning Summer 2025)	–	$377 per unit

Tuition and Fees are due at the time of enrollment.

Fees are subject to change without notice. If fees change by State Law after registration has begun, students will be required to pay the difference. Beginning in Fall of 2024, all students are required to agree to the Financial Responsibility Agreement prior to registering for classes.

For more information on overall Cost of Attendance, please see our Cost of Attendance information.

Optional Fees

All Optional fees are non-refundable

Student Representation Fee – $2 per term
Student Activity Card – $15 per term
Student Parking Permit–
- Summer- $34 per term for automobiles (up to 5 registered cars, motorcycles, etc.)
- Fall/Spring-$46 per term for automobiles (up to 5 registered cars, motorcycles, etc.)
- CCPG All Terms- $26 per term for automobiles for students that qualify for CCPG (up to 5 registered cars, motorcycles, etc.)
- $20 per term for a motorcycle only permit
Transcript Verification – Reg. $5/Rush $10
Additional I-20 Forms- $2
Audit Fee- $15 per unit

Activity Cards

Students are now able to purchase an Activity Card through their MyPalomar account. To do so, student should log in to their MyPalomar and then select the Financials Menu and Activity Card. Only enrolled students are able to purchase an Activity Card. If you have previously purchased a card or have received approval for a free one (EOPS, third party, etc.), you will be unable to purchase the card online. Any student needing to purchase an additional card due to it being lost or stolen, will need to do so in person.

Acceptable Payment Methods

ONLINE	MAIL	PAYMENT PLAN	IN PERSON
Through your MyPalomar Account	Palomar College Cashier’s Office 1140 W. Mission Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069	Current term payment plan available- Nelnet Payment Plan	All payments accepted at the Main Cashier’s Office in San Marcos
ACH and Credit Card Accepted	Check or Money Order Accepted	ACH and Credit Card Accepted	Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit Cards Accepted
Online Payment Instructions	Include ID number with Payment	For Past Due Payment plan, please contact the Cashier’s Office	Tuition, Fees, and Activity Card payments accepted in Fallbrook, Escondido, and Rancho Bernardo

International Payment Options Now Available! Follow Online Payment Instruction for more information. For more details in various languages, watch one of our GlobalPay videos.

After-Hours Drop Box Now Available!

The drop box is located on the east side of the Cashier’s Office, just outside the double sliding doors. Please complete the envelope below the box with your name, student ID number, term, and purpose of payment. Payments will be posted to the student account the following business day.