Costs

At Sierra College, we recognize that a student’s financial situation is top-of-mind when deciding on a school. To ease potential anxieties, we have provided a convenient breakdown of all required and optional fees associated with your Sierra College attendance.

We offer a variety of financial aid options, including tuition waivers and book scholarships.

Mindee Purscell, Financial Aid / Outreach

Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

As a California Community College, Sierra College offers some of the most affordable higher education in California and the United States. These are the costs before any financial aid is applied. View the estimated costs of attending Sierra College to calculate financial aid.

You may be eligible for a fee waiver through financial aid, the Two Years Free program and/or California Dream Act. Review the fees below for a breakdown of Sierra College costs.

Required Fees

PURPOSE	AMOUNT	REQUIRED FOR	REFUNDS (How to get a refund)
Tuition*	$46/per unit	All students except those qualified for a fee waiver	Available for full-term courses dropped by the Add/Drop/Refund Deadline.
Health Center Fee	Fall + Spring: $27 Summer: $22	All students except those exempted by Board authority	Refund only if all courses are dropped by the student by the Add/Drop/Refund Deadline
Student Center Fee	$1/per unit (Max. $5)	Required of all students with exceptions noted in the schedule of classes	Non-Refundable
Non-Resident Fee	2025-2026: $400	All out-of-state and non-U.S. Citizens + International Students. View costs and fees for international students.	100% refund for full-term courses dropped by the student by the Add/Drop/Refund Deadline.
Non-Resident Capital Out Lay Fee	2024-2025: $25/per unit	All out-of-state and non-U.S. Citizens + International Students. View costs and fees for international students.	100% refund for full-term courses dropped by the student by the Add/Drop/Refund Deadline.

*Tuition is established by the State Legislature and subject to change. View the estimated costs of attending Sierra College to calculate financial aid.

Optional Fees**

The following optional fees can be purchased each semester.

PURPOSE	AMOUNT	REQUIRED FOR	REFUNDS (How to get a refund)
Parking	Visit Parking.	Students parking a car or motorcycle on the Rocklin, Nevada County and/or Tahoe-Truckee campuses.	n/a
Student Body ID Card	No Charge	Sierra College student picture IDs are required for using the Sierra College Library, Math, and Testing Centers and Instructional Labs.	n/a
Student Body Activity Sticker	$10. Visit ASSC.	Student discounts at campus activities, bookstore discounts, free test supplies, free legal aid and free bus transportation.	Non-Refundable after Add/Drop/Refund Deadline
Student Housing	Visit Campus Housing.	Students living in on campus housing.	n/a
Student Representation Fee	$2	Supporting governmental affairs representatives of local or statewide student body organizations who may be stating their positions and viewpoints before city, county, and district governments, and before offices and agencies of state government.	Non-Refundable after Add/Drop/Refund Deadline

** Additional services which may be opted into during your time at Sierra College.

2024-2025 Estimated Sierra College Student Budget

Estimated cost of attendance (COA) is the average cost to attend Sierra College. Many students ultimately pay less using financial aid and other means. COA includes tuition and fees, housing, food, books, supplies and other expenses.

The COA figures can help students calculate how much financial aid they may be eligible to receive in the form of grants and loans by deducting the “Expected Family Contribution” (found in the student’s completed FAFSA application) from the cost of attending Sierra College. Note: Some COA figures may not apply to you or your financial needs.

Below are the official COA figures used by the Sierra College Financial Aid office for California residents and non-residents.

California Resident: Cost Per Academic Year (Nine Month Budget)

Allowances	Residence Hall	Off Campus
Tuition and Fees	$1,446	$1,446
Books/Supplies	$2,120	$2,120
Housing	$8,000	$23,573
Food	$7,354	$7,354
Transportation	$3,610	$3,610
Miscellaneous/Personal	$3,214	$4,968
Total	$25,744	$43,071

Note: Some COA figures may not apply to you or your financial needs.

Non-Resident: Cost Per Academic Year (Nine Month Budget)

Allowances	Residence Hall	Off Campus
Tuition and Fees	$1,446	$1,446
Non-Resident Fees	$12,930	$12,930
Books/Supplies	$2,120	$2,120
Housing	$8,000	$23,573
Food	$7,354	$7,354
Transportation	$3,610	$3,610
Miscellaneous/Personal	$3,214	$4,968
Total	$38,674	$56,001