| Basic Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $402 per unit effective Fall 2024* All international students are required to take a minimum of 12 units per semester. |
| Health Services Fee | $26 per Fall and Spring semester |
| Student Center Fee | $1 per unit (up to $10 annually- summer/fall/spring terms) |
| Student Representative Fee (optional) | $2 per term |
| Books/Insurance | $3,000 (approximate cost for 2 semesters) |
| Student Activity Card Fee | $15 per semester |
| Parking Fee, if you drive a car to campus | $46 per semester for automobiles $20 per semester for motorcycles |
| Estimated Expenses for One Academic Year (9 months) based on 12 units per semester | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Effective Fall 2024. Personal expenses are not included in this estimate. All posted fees are subject to change without notice. | |
| Living Expenses for you alone | $13,500 (based on average Homestay prices – academic year) |
| Tuition and Fees | $9,800 (2 semesters of 12 units each) |
| If you have dependents that will accompany you on F-2 visas, add the following to the $27,500: 1. Spouse 2. Child | $7,000 $3,500 per child |
| Sickness/Accident Insurance | Amount |
|---|---|
| All international students are required to have sickness, accident and repatriation insurance while attending Palomar College. The Office of International Education has arranged for a policy designed especially for international students. Fall Semester Policy Spring Policy Annual Policy (fall, spring, summer) | $1,161.75 $ 801.25 $1,963.00 |
| Housing | Amount |
|---|---|
| Homestay | $1,500/month paid to the host family |
| Placement Fee | $350 paid to the Homestay program |
| Dormitories – Palomar College does not have any on-campus housing | |
| Apartments | |
| Apartments $2,000 – $2,500/month + utilities, etc There are many apartments located near the college and in the nearby communities. See out Housing Accommodations link in the menu on the left. | |