Fees
Students in credit classes will pay a fee each semester or session for a Student ID card. The fee is optional but provides access to special benefits such as checking out materials from the Library and riding the Big Blue Bus for free (with paid Associated Students membership fee).
Students not wishing to pay this fee must opt-out by the Refund Deadline corresponding to the earliest Refund Deadline for a class the student is enrolled in during the term. The student must request this opt-out directly at the Cashier’s Office at cashier@smc.edu. Requests to retroactively opt-out after the Refund Deadline has passed will not be granted. The fee will be owed and remain outstanding if student does not opt-out by the Refund Deadline.
Students who completely withdraw from all classes by the Refund Deadline will be automatically opted out from payment of ID Card and AS fees.
Students in credit classes pay an optional fee each semester or session for Associated Students Membership support, which provides access to many benefits.
Students not wishing to pay this fee must opt-out by the Refund Deadline corresponding
to the earliest Refund Deadline for a class the student is enrolled in during the
term. The student must request this opt-out directly at the Cashier’s Office (formerly
the Bursar's Office) at cashier@smc.edu. Requests to retroactively opt-out after the Refund Deadline has passed will not
be granted. The fee will be owed and remain outstanding if student does not opt-out
by the Refund Deadline.
Students who completely withdraw from all classes by the Refund Deadline will be automatically
opted out from payment of ID Card and AS fees.
The optional Student Representation fee of $2, mandated by Assembly Bill (AB) 1504, provides support for student government representatives who may be presenting positions and viewpoints to representatives, offices, and agencies of local, district, and state governments. The fee is divided, with $1 going to the Associated Students, and $1 for use by the Student Senate of the California Community Colleges (SSCCC).
Students not wishing to pay this fee must opt-out by the Refund Deadline corresponding to the earliest Refund Deadline for a class the student is enrolled in during the term. The student must request this opt-out directly at the Cashier's Office (formerly the Bursar's Office) at cashier@smc.edu. Requests to retroactively opt-out after the Refund Deadline has passed will not be granted. The fee will be owed and remain outstanding if student does not opt-out by the Refund Deadline.
Students taking credit classes will pay a mandatory Health Services fee. The Health Services fee is mandatory. Services are provided at the Health Center and include basic health services performed by a nurse, information, referrals, emergency first aid treatment, and free or reduced-cost immunizations.The Health Service fee is subject to change as allowed by the State Legislature.
Under Education Code, the following students may be exempted from payment of the Health Fee: (1) Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization (documentation required and may be submitted to Admissions and Records for consideration); and (2) Students who are attending college under an approved apprenticeship training program (currently not offered at SMC).
Nonresidents (both international and domestic) must pay the nonresident tuition and capital outlay fees, in addition to the state enrollment fee, all charged on a per-unit basis. For details on the fee exception per AB947, see Residency Information.
Some classes require additional fees for materials and supplies. Please consult the class schedule to determine whether any additional fees are required.
Student parking permits for the Main Campus cost $85 per semester. Parking stickers are no longer issued. Permit are completely virtual and issued through the iParq system. Permits and vehicle registration will be identified through license plate. Any car without a valid permit will ticketed.
Parking at Bundy campus is free, but requires a virtual permit using the iParq system.
You may pay by credit card online. If you want to pay by cash or check, please go to the Cashier’s Office in the Student Services Center.
An on-campus parking permit does not guarantee you a parking space. It entitles you to use on-campus student parking areas on a space-available, first come, first serve basis. Your parking permit is for on-campus parking only—it is not a residential (street) parking permit. The parking permit fee is not refundable after the third week of a Fall or Spring Semester and after the second week of a Summer or Winter session.
Students who receive a California College Promise Grant (formerly a BOG Fee Waiver) may purchase a discounted parking permit for $30 at the Bursar's Office. Parking permits are required to park at SMC’s Main campus, CMD, and PAC. A free satellite-campus-only parking decal required for the Bundy Campus.
For more information, visit Parking Information.