Student Fees and Making a Payment
Cost of Attendance
A guide to the cost of attendance at Berkeley City College and the Peralta Colleges
CA Residents Enrolled in 12 or More Units
Living w/Parent(s)/At Home
- Tuition: $1,104
- Health Fee: $46
- Other Fees: 102
- Books & Supplies: $1,318
- Food & Housing: $10,874
- Transportation: $2,346
- Personal Expenses: $5,074
- Annual Total: $20,864
Living Off-Campus/Away
- Tuition: $1,104
- Health Fee: $46
- Other Fees: $102
- Books & Supplies: $1,318
- Food & Housing: $21,304
- Transportation: $2,568
- Personal Expenses: $6,226
- Annual Total: $32,668
Non-CA Residents Enrolled in 12 or More Units
Living w/Parent(s)/At Home
- Tuition: $1,104
- Health Fee: $46
- Other Fees: 102
- Books & Supplies: $1,318
- Food & Housing: $10,874
- Transportation: $2,346
- Personal Expenses: $5,074
- Annual Total: $20,864
Living Off-Campus/Away
- Tuition: $1,104
- Health Fee: $46
- Other Fees: $102
- Books & Supplies: $1,318
- Food & Housing: $21,304
- Transportation: $2,568
- Personal Expenses: $6,226
- Annual Total: $32,668
Student Fees
All fees are due two weeks prior the first day of class. If a course is added after the first day of class, payment is due at the time of enrollment. Past due fees will result in a bursar hold which will prevent additional enrollment, official transcript requests, and diplomas.
California Resident Fees
The following fees apply to any student who meets the California Residency Requirements. Special admit High school students who are CA residents will not be charged enrollment fees or any other college/district fees. All fees are subject to change.
| Fees | Amount | Applies to |
| Enrollment Fee | $46 per semester unit | Credit students |
| Campus Center Use Fee | $2 per semester, per campus | Credit students |
| Student Representation Fee | $2 per semester, per campus | Credit students |
| Health Fee | $23 per Fall and Spring Semesters $20 for the Summer term |
Credit students |
| AC Transit Fee | $42.88 per semester | Credit Students |
Non-California Resident and International Resident Fees
The following fees apply to any student who does not meet the California Residency Requirements. All fees are subject to change.
| Fees | Amount | Applies to |
| Enrollment Fee | $46 per semester unit | Credit students |
| Campus Center Use Fee | $2 per semester, per campus | Credit students |
| Student Representation Fee | $2 per semester, per campus | Credit students |
| Health Fee | $23 per Fall and Spring Semester $20 for the Summer term |
Credit students Some exemptions - see note at bottom |
| Non-Resident/International Tuition | $358 per semester unit | Non-resident and international credit students |
| Capital Outlay Fee | $1 per semester unit | Out of state AND all non-resident credit students who are both citizens and residents of a foreign country |
| International Health Insurance Fee |
The current fee is $195 per month, totaling:
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Participating F-1 Visa status students. This fee must be paid prior to enrolling in classes and applying for a payment plan. |
Parking Fees (Optional)
| Fees | Amount | Applies to |
| Parking fee, Daily | $2 a day (exact change only) | All drivers |
| Parking Permit Fee, Automobile | $40 permit per Fall and Spring semester | Drivers enrolled in less than 9 units |
| Parking Permit Fee, Automobile | $29 permit per Fall and Spring semester | Drivers enrolled in 9 units or more |
| Parking Permit Fee, Automobile | $20 permit per Fall and Spring semester | Low income students/drivers (*details below) |
| Parking Permit Fee, Automobile | $20 permit per Summer semester | All drivers |
| Parking Permit Fee, Motorcycle | $10 permit per Fall and Spring semester $5 for permit per Summer semester |
All drivers |
Please visit the Fee Calculations page for information on how fees are calculated, and what you are responsible for paying by enrolling in courses at the Peralta Colleges.
* person(s) who demonstrate(s) financial need under federal standards or income standards established by the Board of Governors and students receiving benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children), the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment Program or a general assistance program. Students with BOG waivers are considered low-income students.
Fee Waivers/Exemptions – A student may refuse to pay certain fees and shall submit such refusal in writing by completing the form(s) below:
Student Representation Fee Waiver Form – Complete, sign and submit the form to any cashier’s office on campus for processing.
Student Health Fee Exemption
Students who meet the following categories will be exempted from paying the mandatory health fee:
- Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization (documentation is required).
- Students who are attending college under an approved apprenticeship training program (documentation is required).
Complete, sign, and submit the form to the Office of Student Services on campus for processing. Student Health Fee Exemption Form
How to Pay Fees
- Online By Credit/Debit Card (Visa or MasterCard) in the Student Campus Solutions system (instructions below)
- By Mail to any of the locations below (Check or money order payable to PCCD. Please include your Student ID # in the memo.)
Cashier Offices Contact Information & Locations
| College | Main Phone # | Cashier Phone # | |
| Berkeley City College Attn: Cashiers Office 2050 Center St. Berkeley, CA 94704 |
bcc-bursar@peralta.edu | (510) 981-2800 | (510) 981-2842 |
| College of Alameda Attn: Cashiers Office 555 Atlantic Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 |
yyoung@peralta.edu | (510) 522-7221 | (510) 748-2224 |
| Laney College Attn: Cashiers Office 900 Fallon St. Oakland, CA 94607 |
gchen@peralta.edu | (510) 834-5740 | (510) 464-3130 |
| Merritt College Attn: Cashiers Office 12500 Campus Dr. Oakland, CA 94619 |
mariaperez@peralta.edu | (510) 531-4911 | (510) 436-2402 |