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.
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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

PURPOSEAMOUNTREQUIRED FORREFUNDS (How to get a refund)
Tuition*$46/per unit All students except those qualified for a fee waiverAvailable for full-term courses dropped by the Add/Drop/Refund Deadline.
Health Center FeeFall + Spring: $26
Summer: $22
All students except those exempted by Board authorityRefund 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 classesNon-Refundable
Non-Resident Fee2024-2025:
$406
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 Fee2024-2025: $25/per unitAll 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**

PURPOSEAMOUNTREQUIRED FORREFUNDS (How to get a refund)
ParkingVisit Parking.Students parking a car or motorcycle on the Rocklin, Nevada County and/or Tahoe-Truckee campuses.n/a
Student Body ID CardNo ChargeSierra 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 and free legal aid.Non-Refundable after Add/Drop/Refund Deadline
On-Campus Printing$0.09 / pageStudents using campus lab computers.
Note: Sierra College is not charging for pay-to-print during the spring 2023 semester.
Fill out the Credit Request Form; attach problem pages; submit to cashier’s office
Student HousingVisit Campus Housing.Students living in on campus housing.n/a
Student Representation Fee$2Supporting 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.

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