Enrollment and Tuition Fees
Enrollment fees are set by the state at $46/unit for California residents.
You can apply for Financial Aid by visiting their website. The Financial Aid process starts by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once your application is submitted and Financial Aid has received it, you can login to myHancock and look under the Financial Aid tab for your Financial Aid eligibility and information.
Enrollment and Nonresident Tuition Fees
- $46 Enrollment Fee per unit.
Nonresident tuition for non-California residents
- Non-resident tuition fees are assessed for those enrolled in more than 6 units. Exemption given to students enrolling in 6 or fewer units (not applicable for international students). Once student reaches 6.5 units or more, all units will be assessed the nonresident tuition fees.
- $364 per unit, plus $46 per unit enrollment fee.
- Payment plans available for non-resident tuition fees. (International students are not eligible)
- Review and complete the Non-Resident Tuition Payment Plan.
- Down payment is required.
- If you are anticipating Financial Aid, complete the FAFSA prior to enrolling in your classes.
(Fees above may increase each year due to state legislation and Board action.)
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Charge |
Cost and Purpose |
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| Health Supervision and Services Fee |
$26 - Fall and Spring Semester |
NO |
| Student ID Cards |
Free - Photo ID card and replacements
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NO |
| Student Body Center Building and Operating Fee | $1 per unit up to a maximum of $10 per academic year for classes held at the Santa Maria Campus | YES |
| Student Representation Fee | $2 per semester. This optional fee provides support for student representatives to lobby for legislation, such as bills that will keep enrollment fees at the lowest possible level. Any student who does not wish to pay the Student Representation fee must select the waiver button online during registration period. | NO |
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Parking Fee
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Four-wheel and two-wheel motor vehicles |
NO |
| Physical Education at Non-district Facilities Fee | A usage fee is charged to those who enroll in some P.E. classes held off campus. See online course description for details. | NO |
| Materials Fee | See online course description for individual courses requiring a materials fee. | NO |
Disputes and Returned Payment Fees
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Non-Sufficient Funds Check A check that was submitted to the college as a form of payment, sent to the bank, and then returned to the college because the payee had non-sufficient funds in their bank account to pay for the check. |
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Returned Check A check that was submitted to the college as a form of payment, sent to the bank, and then returned to the college for any reason; for example, a stop payment, account closed, or refer to maker. |
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Returned E-Check (ACH) An E-Check that was submitted online to the college as a form of payment, sent to the bank, and then returned to the college for any reason; for example, a stop payment, account closed, or refer to maker. |
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Credit Card Dispute |
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Payment of Fees
Students are responsible for ensuring their account balance is paid in full to avoid a hold on their account, which will prevent future registration activity.
Student payment options:
- Online - Sign into your myHancock portal and select the Pay Fees link.
- Pay by Credit Card/Debit card or Electronic check.
- In person - Students may pay in person at the following locations:
- Santa Maria campus, Cashier Services office, bldg. A, first floor. Community Education, bldg. S.
- Lompoc Valley Center, Bldg. 1
- Santa Ynez Valley Center, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School..
- Fax
- Complete Credit Card Authorization Form and fax to the number listed on the form. Form is also located on the Cashier Services webpage under the Forms link. Due to PCI compliance (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) we are unable to accept emailed credit card authorization forms.
- Santa Maria Campus 805-922-6966
- Cashier Services (bldg. A): ext. 3270 or 3582
- Community Education (bldg. S): ext. 3209
- Lompoc Valley Center 805-735-3366
- Santa Ynez Valley Center (805) 922-6966 ext. 3355
It is still the students' responsibility to drop any courses they no longer want to attend.
Payment Information
We encourage you to make your payment as soon as possible to avoid having a hold placed on your student account which will prevent further registration activity.
If you are awaiting financial aid, please ensure that you have completed the current academic year FAFSA. You should also check the Financial Aid webpage https://www.hancockcollege.edu/finaid/index.php and go to Step 3 on how to check the status of your financial aid file. If you have any financial aid questions, please call 805-922-6966 ext. 3200 or by email at finaid@hancockcollege.edu
To verify your account balance, sign in to your myHancock portal. Select the Fees and Balances link and then select the View fees and deadlines link.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and to ensure your privacy, we cannot discuss student accounts with anyone other than the enrolled student. FERPA applies to spouses, friends, custodial parents, guardians or other family members even if the student is a minor and/or currently still in high school. If the student would like to grant access for us to discuss their accounts with someone else, the student must submit an student authorization to release information form allowing us to do so