Total Estimated Living Expenses and Fees

(Effective Fall 2009)

This is a listing of estimated fees and expenses for international students attending Sierra College. This information may be used as a guideline; costs of living, books, etc. may vary per student.

Fee Amount
Application Processing Fee (non-refundable; however, funds are credited toward tuition at the time of registration)   $100
Annual Tuition and Fees (Fees based on 24 units - 12 units per semester - Fall & Spring. Actual fees are determined by the number of units students select to enroll in.)  
Enrollment Fee ($20 per unit) $480
Non-Resident Tuition ($189 per unit) $4,536
*Capital Outlay Fee ($5 per unit) $120
Campus Health Services Fee $32
Sierra College Mandatory Health Insurance $849
Books $600
Student Center Fee $10
Total College Expenses $6,627
Annual Estimated Living Expenses Amount
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing (including room and meals) $6,380
Living Expenses: Off-Campus Housing (estimated) $7,200
Personal expenses (transportation, clothes, recreation, etc) $3000**
** Living expenses may vary with individual student needs and tastes.
Total Estimated Living Expenses and Tuition Fees $16,000

Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.

*Foreign Citizen/Resident Capital Outlay Fee: In addition to enrollment fees and non-resident tuition, foreign students (Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents, and F-1 student visa holders) are required to pay a Foreign Citizen/Resident Capital Outlay fee of $5 per unit. This fee is mandatory unless the student can show “economic hardship”. In this case, economic hardship” is defined as victims of persecution or discrimination in the country of citizenship and residency, or one who is a recipient of Aid to Families with Dependent children, the Supplemental Income/State Supplementary Program, or a general assistance program.

Page last updated April 7, 2009
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