Fees beginning Summer 2025
| Mandatory Fees | In-State Resident Students | Non-Resident & International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | $46 per unit | $46 per unit |
| Health Fee (Fall and Spring) | $27 per semester | $27 per semester |
| Health Fee (Summer) | $22 per semester | $22 per semester |
| Student Center Fee (up to $10 annually) | $1 per unit | $1 per unit |
| Non-Resident Tuition (Beginning Fall 2024) | – | $369 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. Failure to agree to the statement
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 | 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.
Other Information:
For all payments using a credit card, cardholder must be present with valid ID. All returned checks will be assessed a $20 returned check fee
Updated 04/11/25 CS