Tuition & Fees

If you have not applied for financial aid, it may not be too late! By applying through the FAFSA or California Dream Act, you may be eligible to receive an enrollment fee waiver. Please visit the SWC Financial Aid website for more information.

Campus Fees

$393 per unit, + $46 enrollment fee per unit

Ex: For 12 credits, tuition would cost $5,268 per semester

Exemption: Non Resident Students Pay $46 Per Unit for Credit ESL Courses

A non-resident student who enrolls in a credit English as a Second Language (ESL) course at the district and who is any of the following:
- A recent immigrant, as defined in 8 U.S. Code Section 1101(a)(15);
- A recent refugee, as defined in 8 U.S. Code Section 1101(a)(42); or
- A person who has been granted asylum by the Unites States, as defined in 8 U.S. Code Section 1158
This exemption applies only to individuals who, upon entering the United States, settled in California and who have resided in California for less than one year. This exemption applies only to the tuition fee for credit ESL courses.

Parking Fee

Permit Type	Price
Semester	$40.00 $22.00 for Summer term
Semester for Approved Financial Aid CCPG Recipients (formerly BOGFW) Please refer to the California College Promise Grant webpage for more information.	$20.00
Lot G only (back of campus)	$30.00
Motorcycle only	$20.00
Monthly	$10.00
1-Day	$3.00
1-Hour	$1.00

For additional information about parking on campus, refer to the Parking Services webpage.

Health Fee

*Includes accident insurance/liability fee

Students may be exempted for the following reasons:

Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing according to the teaching of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization.
Students who qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) A to cover enrollment fees.
High school students enrolled at the Sweetwater Union High School District taking designated classes at high school sites only.
Students attending under an approved apprenticeship training program.

Semester	Fee Amount*
Fall & Spring	0.5 - 5.5 units: $22 per term 6 units or more: $26 per term
Summer	$22

$2 per semester

Effective January 2020, students may opt out to be exempt from the Student Representation Fee.

Assembly Bill 1504 - Fee to support the Student Senate of the California Community Colleges (SSCCC) and SWC student leaders to promote the viewpoints of our students to federal, state and local governments.
$16 per semester**

Student Activities Sticker holders are eligible for scholarships, emergency book loans, calculator rentals, and use of the computer lab in the Student Center, in addition to on/off-campus coupons and discounts.

If you would like to opt-out of the ASO fee, you must do so before the Add & Drop period. Visit the Office of Student Activities or call (619) 482-6568 for more information.
- First two official Southwestern College transcripts are free. Additional official copies may be obtained for a fee. Unofficial transcripts can be printed from MySWC at no charge.
- Students may obtain copies of any of their own records to which they have legal access for a fee of $1 per page.
Net Price Calculator. It is intended to provide estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance — including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses — minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.

Course Materials Fees

Courses may require additional materials fees (whether credit or noncredit), provided such materials are of continuing value to the student outside the classroom and that they are not solely or exclusively available to the District.

Students are encouraged to review course equipment and supply costs with counselors, school deans, and instructors before registration. No science laboratory fee or deposit is required at this time; however, breakage is charged to the student. These are subject to change without notice. See the current schedule of classes for the most recent fees.

Payments

Payments in full can be made online on MySWC, on campus, or through U.S. mail. Methods of payment include: cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, and ACH. If you are unable to pay fees today, consider applying for a payment plan (see below).

Third-Party payments are flagged in the system and courses are not subject to drop. If you are unsure of your Third-Party Payment status, please check with the appropriate office (i.e. Financial Aid, Veterans, etc.).

Payment Plan

Checks returned for non-sufficient funds or “Stop Payments” must be paid by MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express, cash or money order, and a $25 service charge will be added to the amount of the check. Your enrollment at Southwestern College, as well as your credit, may be affected.

Refund Policy

A student will be refunded registration fees for any program changes (withdrawals) made during the first two weeks of instruction for a primary term (Fall and Spring) course, or by the 10 percent point of actual class meeting days. Please check for dates of specific classes on MySWC. For Short Session classes, this may be the first day of class.

Mandatory fees to include health, student center, and material fees are also subject to the above policy. A class added after the refund deadline is not eligible for a refund.

Refunds are Not Automatic!

Eligible students should request a refund through the Cashiers Office by phone (619) 482-6307 or in person in room 68-102 at the Cesar Chavez Building. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for receipt of your refund check.

Accounts of students who officially withdraw from class by the refund deadline will be credited (pursuant to Section 58508 of Subchapter 6 of Chapter9 of Division 6, Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations). It is imperative that a current address be on file in Admissions.

1098-T Tax Information

1098-T forms are issued by the college to students that are currently enrolled and paying qualifying tuition and related expenses during a given calendar year.

The 1098-T form may be used by students or parents to claim the American opportunity tax credit (formerly “Hope credit”) or Lifetime Learning Credit on their federal income tax returns.

Southwestern College is offering you the opportunity to retrieve your 1098-T form online.

Get In Touch

Visit the Cashier's Office Webpage

Cashier's Office

Cesar Chavez Building
Room 68-102
900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Office Hours

Mondays & Tuesdays
8:00am to 6:30pm

Wednesdays & Thursdays
8:00am to 5:00pm

Fridays
8:00am to 3:00pm

Contact Us

(619) 482-6307 main

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