This page outlines University of California and UCSB campus charges.
Explanations of various fees charged and links to appropriate policies on Tuition, the Student Services Fee, Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST), and Compulsory Campus-based Student Fees.
Tuition
Tuition, formerly known as the Educational Fee, charged to all registered students, provides general support for the University's operating budget, including costs related to general campus and health sciences faculty and instructional support; libraries and other academic support; student services; institutional support; and operation and maintenance of plant. Tuition revenue is also used to provide student financial support.
Student Services Fee
The Student Services Fee, formerly known as the Registration Fee, is also charged to all registered students and funds services that are necessary to students but not part of the University’s programs of instruction, research, or public service. The majority of the fee funds are spent on student services, including counseling and career guidance, cultural and social activities, and student health services. In addition, some Student Services Fee revenue is used for capital improvements that provide extracurricular benefits for students.
The Student Fee Advisory Committee is a student-led committee that reviews and recommends how the Chancellor spends the Student Services Fee revenue each year, as stipulated in the Regents Policy 3101.
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition, formerly known as Fees for Selected Professional Students, are paid by students enrolled in a number of professional degree programs to support instruction and specifically to sustain and enhance program quality. The charges vary by program and campus.
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition, formerly known as Nonresident Tuition, is charged to nonresident students in addition to mandatory charges and any applicable Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition charges, in lieu of State support for the cost of education. Nonresident Supplemental Tuition varies by student level.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is mandatory for all students but can be waived with proof of other insurance. Levels vary by campus and student level.
UCSA/UCGPC Fees
In July 2021, the Regents approved the UC Student Association (UCSA) Systemwide Fee and UC Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) Systemwide Fee. The UCSA Systemwide Fee was approved as an annual, opt-out fee of $7 per undergraduate student. The UCGPC Systemwide Fee was approved as an annual, opt-out fee of $7 per graduate student (inclusive of students in self-supporting graduate degree programs).
Campus-based Fees
Campus-based Fees fund a variety of student-related expenses not supported by other fees. These fees help fund programs such as student government, the construction, renovation, and repair of sports and recreational facilities, and other items such as transit.
Student Technology Fee
The Student Technology Fee (Student Tech Fee) is a course materials fee that supports instructional technology enhancements across the campus.
If you have any questions about information on this page, please email Registration@sa.ucsb.edu.