Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students with F-1 Visa
Estimated Annual Expenses (Academic Years 2024-2025)
Tuition is subject to change without notice. The bank statement must show total cost for academic year amount or more. Actual costs of attendance will vary by student based on total number of units enrolled each semester
Budget Items | Cost |
Tuition and Enrollment Fees including Nonresident fees, Health and Student Services (estimate based on 24 units ($402/unit) for 1 academic year) | $9,702 |
Living Expenses | $15,832 |
Medical Insurance (Based on 2023-2024 rates) | $1,666 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
TOTAL | $28,200 |
Tuition is subject to change without prior notice. The bank statement must show total cost for one academic year (9 months), which is $28,200. Actual costs of attendance will vary by student depending on the total number of units enrolled each semester.
Payment Methods
Online
Students may pay online through their surf account with credit or debit card. MiraCosta accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card as well as debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo or you may sign up for a Payment Plan through your SURF account.
How To Pay My Fees Online Tutorial
This easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you on making your online payment through
our Cashnet payment system.
Check
Students may pay by check or money order. Please make out your check to: MiraCosta College, include your student ID (surf) number on the memo line. To mail your check or money order please address it to:
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
Cashiers Office
M/S # 26
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
In Person
Students may pay in person by check, money order, cash, debit or credit card at:
The Oceanside Campus: Cashier's Office/Student Accounts Office located at the Oceanside campus Bldg. 3202. Mon – Thurs 9am – 5pm and Fridays 9am- 2pm
The San Elijo Campus: Administration Office Bldg 1100 Located at 3333 Manchester Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007. M-Th 8:00 am-4:30 pm and Fridays 8 am-2 pm
Monthly Payment Plan
Payment plans allow students to pay their fees in installments. Payment plans are available for currently enrolled students. Open enrollment begins on the first day of registration. Beginning May, payment plans are available concurrently for summer and fall tuition. Spring payment plans will open in November.
- To access the Payment Plan log into your SURF portal and click on the ‘Financial Account tile’, ‘Make a Payment’ and then select ‘Payment Plans.’ You will be able to view a breakdown of your current balance due and enroll in the plan.
- There is a $25 enrollment processing fee that is due at the time of enrollment and will be accessed per each payment plan.
- Payment plans allow students to set up Automatic withdrawals, so you never have to worry about a late payment again. If your payment plan becomes delinquent, there is a $10 late fee which is accessed at the time of the next payment due.
- Final payments are due before the end of the term, you may view your monthly billing dates at the time of enrollment. Payment plans are due on the 15th of every month.
- Do not delay in enrollment, payment plans are by term only and have an ending offering date which is outlined below. Should you enroll in a payment plan for fall before May 15th, you would have 7 monthly installments to pay off your fall balance by December 15th. For example, if you enroll in the fall payment plan before August 15th, you will have 4 monthly installments to complete your plan by December 15th.
Wire Transfer
If you choose to wire transfer money to MiraCosta College, here are the instructions.
Wire transfer only accepted for:
- Tuition and School Fees (health and activity)
- Health Center Fee
- Student Activities Fee
- Student ID card Fee
Do not wire transfer money to MiraCosta for your tuition and fees until you have been accepted to SMC and receive your I-20 and have secured an F-1 Visa.
You will need to include additional funds for every wire transfer to cover the cost of federal wire system and SWIFT Network charges
Send to:
Credit to: MiraCosta College
Bank Name: Bank Of America
Routing #: 026-009593
Swift #: BofAUS3N
IBAN #: n/a
Acct #: 0184700758
Include the Student’s Name & Passport Number & Application Identification Number (Application ID#).
Incoming wires are subject to Federal Wire System charges of $18.00 or SWIFT network charges of $19.00. Charges may change without prior notice.