Fees & Tuition

Enrollment fees are set by the State of California. They are subject to change without notice and may be retroactive. All other fees are set by the Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees and are subject to change by board action.

All fees are due and payable immediately upon registration. You will not be automatically dropped from classes for not paying fees or tuition. It is your responsibility to drop classes you do not intend to complete. To receive a full refund, you must drop the course by the refund deadline. You are financially responsible for all attempted units after the course refund deadline.

• The student representation fee, of $2 per semester, provides support for students or representatives, including Student Senate of the California Community Colleges (SSCCC), who share positions and viewpoints before city, county, and district governments, and before offices and agencies of the state and federal governments. This fee may be waived during registration.

• This fee provides support to student life activities, events, and programs sponsored by campus student organizations and departments including the Associated Students and the Student Activities department. The Student Activities Fee is authorized by Education Code, Section §70902(b)9, and approved by the VCCCD Board of Trustees in April 2015. This fee may be waived for religious, political, financial or moral reasons. Waiver forms are available at the Student Business Office.

• Note: auditing students also pay the health fee.

• Note: Student Photo ID may also be used as an Oxnard College Library borrower's card. Students at Oxnard can ride the Ventura County bus for free with a Student Photo ID, see the VCTC website at: https://www.goventura.org/about/college-ride-faq/

Students who owe outstanding fees may not register until their fees are paid and cleared from their account.

• Payment of Fees
• California Residents
• Non-California Residents
• Health Fees
• Instructional Materials Fee (Where Appropriate)
• Student Center Fee
• Transcript Fee
• Student Photo ID
• Textbooks and Supplies
• Non-Mandatory Fees

Fees / Obligations / Holds Information

Payment of Fees

Payment of fees is the responsibility of the student. All fees are due and payable upon registration. Fees are incurred at the student’s action of registering for classes. It is the student’s obligation to check their class schedule to be sure they are enrolled in or dropped from classes appropriately. The student is responsible for any fees incurred for classes that were not dropped by the posted refund deadline for the class.

• Pay all fees (including any past term fees); or
• Enroll in a payment plan; or
• Have been awarded financial aid; or
• Have an Oxnard College Promise award; or
• Be sponsored by a third-party agency (Veterans, etc.).

California Residents

California residents must pay the mandated enrollment fee, health fee, student center fee, student representation fee, student activities fee, and applicable course materials fees. California residents and AB 540/Dream Act eligible students meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a California College Promise Grant (formerly known as Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGW) or other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Non-California Residents

Residents of states other than California must pay nonresident tuition and the nonresident student surcharge, as well as the enrollment fee, health fee, student center fee, student representation fee, student activities fee, and applicable material fees. Students are classified as nonresidents if they have lived in California for less than one year and one day prior to the first day of the semester, or are unable to present sufficient documentation to prove they have established California residency. See "California Residents" for more information.

Health Fees

The health fee enables the College to provide students with a variety of health care services. In accordance with the California Education Code and Board policy, students are required to pay the health fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the exemptions. Waiver forms are available at the Admissions and Records Office and the Student Health Center.

This fee enables the College to provide students with a variety of health care services. In accordance with the California Education Code and Board policy, students are required to pay the health fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the exemptions listed:

• Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization. Documentary evidence of such an affiliation is required.
• Students who are attending a community college under an approved apprenticeship training program (see Education Code §76355).
• Health fee waivers are located in the Admissions and Records Office and the Student Health Center.

Instructional Materials Fee (Where Appropriate)

Instructional material fees for certain selected credit or noncredit courses may be required at the time of registration, or the materials may be purchased on your own. If an Instructional Materials Fee is required, the amount of the fee is listed beneath the course title in the Schedule of Classes. Authority for the charge is granted under VCCCD Board Policy 5030. These instructional or other materials include, but are not limited to, textbooks, tools, equipment, and clothing if:

1. The instructional and other materials required for the course have a continuing value to the student outside of the classroom setting, or
2. The instructional and other materials are used in the production of an “end product” that has continuing value to the student outside the classroom setting. See the course schedule for instructional material fee costs.

Student Center Fee

Students of Oxnard College enacted a Student Center fee of $1.00 per unit, up to a maximum of $10.00 per student per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), for the purpose of financing, constructing, expanding, remodeling, refurbishing, and operating a Student Center. The money collected may only be used for this purpose. The fee shall not be charged to a student enrolled in noncredit courses; a student who is a recipient of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; a student on the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP); or a student on a General Assistance Program.

Transcript Fee

Official transcripts are ordered online through the student portal (https://my.vcccd.edu) or by the link provided at www.oxnardcollege.edu/transcripts. Students may order up to two electronic transcripts online free of charge. Costs for transcripts vary based on the delivery method chosen. Consult the college website for up-to-date information before you request transcripts.

Same-day, over-the-counter, official transcript orders can be made in person at Admissions & Records (with a valid photo ID) after payment is made to the Student Business Office on campus for $15 per transcript. Consult the college website for current pricing of the additional delivery fee and for up-to-date information about requesting your transcripts.

No-cost unofficial transcripts can be printed at My.VCCCD.edu.

Student Photo ID

No charge for the initial student photo ID. A Student Photo ID entitles students to check out library books, free admission to home conference athletic events, and reduced rates to dramas, plays, various associated student-sponsored events, and discounts from local merchants.

Student Photo ID Cards may also be used as an Oxnard College Library borrower’s card.

Students at Oxnard can ride the Ventura County bus for free with a Student Photo ID.

Textbooks and Supplies

By state law, the College is prohibited from furnishing free textbooks or supplies to students. These items may be purchased in the College Bookstore. Textbook information is available from www.OxnardCollegeBookstore.com.

Non-Mandatory Fees

Non-mandatory fees are the same whether the student takes day or evening classes, is full-time or part-time, and has resident, nonresident or international residency. Fees are paid at the Student Business Office.

Student Parking

• Parking permits are required when classes are in session for all vehicles including those with handicapped parking permits and for those attending theater, dance, music, and other college events, with the exception of VCCCD Board Meetings on campus (all lots) and athletic events in designated lots. The public will be ticketed if they do not park in designated lots during hours of enforcement.
• Daily parking permits may be purchased for $3 from parking lot permit dispensers.
• All vehicles must park within a marked stall (CVC 21113a).
• Head-in parking is required in all diagonal stalls on campus.
• Ventura County Community College District is not responsible for any theft or loss of property while utilizing parking facilities.
• Students with a Department of Motor Vehicles disabled person’s plate or placard.
• Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated handicapped spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates for physically disabled persons may be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by contacting the Campus Police office in the Administration building or by calling (805) 678-5805. (CVC 22652)

Parking Fees

All students parking a vehicle on the campus must pay the parking fees listed below, regardless of the number of units for which they are enrolled.

There will be strict enforcement of parking regulations requiring students to have parking permits on the first day of the term; there is no “grace period” for obtaining your permit. Semester virtual permits are purchased online through the student web portal: MyVCCCD. No paper permits or window stickers will be issued. All students and visitors must register their vehicle license plate when purchasing parking permits.

Parking Fee Schedule

Note: Parking fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Governing Board.

Purchasing Semester Permits

Semester virtual permits are purchased online through the student web portal: MyVCCCD. Day-use passes are $3 and can be purchased by scanning the QR codes posted on campus or at machines located in several parking lots on campus. Student semester virtual parking permits are valid only in student lots and can be used on all three campuses. Parking is strictly enforced Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 12:00 am, and Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Students Who Receive Financial Aid

Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of the programs described in subsection of Education Code §72252(g) shall be exempt from parking fees in excess of thirty dollars ($30) per semester for one vehicle.