Tuition & Fees

Enrollment Fees

Each student (except K-12 Dual Enrollment students) shall be charged an enrollment fee for enrolling in credit courses as required and set by law.

K-12 Dual Enrollment students have all enrollment fees waived. ALL California residents will be charged $46 fee per unit of enrollment per term. Please note that enrollment fees are determined by the California Legislature for all community colleges and are subject to change at any time. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. See the Financial Aid section for more information. These fees must be paid by the published dates in each class schedule. Fees not paid will result in being dropped from classes for non-payment.

Non-Resident Tuition

Non-resident tuition is charged to all students who are not residents of California. This includes residents of other states and foreign students. Non-Resident Tuition for the academic year has been set at per unit. The tuition is subject to change annually per Board of Trustee approval. Enrollment fees, as indicated previously, are also required for all non-resident and foreign. These fees must be paid by the published dates in each class schedule. See Impound of Student Records for more information. For information on the out of state fees visit https://www.hartnell.edu/students/admissions/feesrefunds/index.html.

To determine whether or not you are a non-resident, refer to the Residency Requirements in the Admissions section of this catalog. Further information concerning tuition and special circumstances for determining California residency is available at the Admissions & Records Office residency website.

Instructional Materials Fees

Students are required to pay materials fees for instructional or other materials for some credit and non-credit courses if those materials are of continuing value to the student outside the classroom and if such materials are not solely or exclusively available from the district.

In certain cases, a course materials fee is charged. This fee covers materials that are required for health and safety reasons or material provided in lieu of other generally available but more expensive materials which would otherwise be required. Classes for which a materials fee is charged are specifically designated in the printed schedule of classes. A master list of approved course materials fees is maintained in the appropriate discipline’s administrative office.

Student Activities Fee

The Student Activities Fee is a student fee (currently $10 per semester) and is charged to all students at all Hartnell College locations. This fee funds activities and services for Hartnell College students. Part of this fee supports the Associated Students of Hartnell College student clubs, and governance activities. Other services/benefits for ID card holders are: ASHC scholarships, book voucher program, educational workshops, recognition awards, cultural workshops and events, merchant discounts, Monterey Salinas Transit Free Fare Zone, free access to Hartnell home sporting events, and free access to Hartnell’s Western Stage Regular Season.

The ID card is the official identification used for many of the services at Hartnell College such as: Hartnell’s Library, and Admissions & Records and Financial Aid Offices. The Student Activities Fee should accompany your registration payment and is paid at the time enrollment fees are paid. The Student Activity fee will be refunded ONLY if the student withdraws from Hartnell College (see refund policy for deadlines) and/or requests a refund prior to the issuance of the student ID card. Students may also apply for a Student Activities Fee Waiver prior to registering for classes and/or prior to paying their fees. A Student Activities Fee Waiver form is available at the Office of Student Life and at the Cashier’s Office.

AB-1504 Student Representation Fee

Supports lobbying efforts by students for their rights. *As of January 1, 2020, any student registered for classes will be charged a $2 student representation fee in compliance with AB1504. This is a

mandatory fee. To appeal, submit the fee waiver form.

Computer Printing Fees

Hartnell College charges students a fee for printing in selected areas. Please refer to the procedures in each lab.

Optional Fees

Student Parking

A student may purchase a parking permit for $40 each fall/spring/summer term. Financial Aid students pay $20 per term. A student who does not wish to purchase a term parking permit may purchase a daily parking permit for $2 daily rate. Look for the daily parking permit machines in various parking lot locations.

The District reserves the right to change parking fees based on Hartnell College Board Policy 5030.

Money Matters

Hartnell College participates in the Chancellor’s Office COTOPs program which is a collection process for any unpaid outstanding balance on your student account. Unpaid balances are reported once a year to the Franchise Tax Board and will affect any eligibility for State Tax Refunds.