Student Fees

The fees listed in this Catalog are those in effect at the time of publication. Fees are subject to change at any time by action of Federal or State statute, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, or the San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees. A list of fees is published in each semester’s Class Schedule and is available on WebSMART.

All fees marked with an “*” are waived for Concurrent High School Students enrolled in less than 11.5 units.

Estimated fees paid by the student may be claimed for a tax credit. A 1098-T will be available on WebSMART in January for the prior year’s tax information.

Enrollment Fee*

A state-mandated enrollment fee of $46 per unit is payable by all students. The enrollment fee is calculated each semester based upon the student’s combined enrollments at Skyline College, Cañada College, and/or the College of San Mateo.

The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges has established the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) to help students pay the enrollment fee. Information on eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and application forms are available on WebSMART under “Financial Aid”. Students classified as nonresidents of the State of California must pay an additional non nonresident fee. See details under “Nonresident Tuition Fee.”

Enrollment Fee - Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care*

All Students that are new graduates and have completed a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program equivalent to an A.S. in Respiratory Care and are California licensure eligible or Respiratory Care Practitioners who have completed a CoArc accredited Respiratory Care program equivalent to an A.S. in Respiratory Care and are California licensure eligible and accepted into the Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care program at Skyline College will pay $130 per unit for upper division coursework.  Students eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) will only waive $46 per unit and total cost to the student is $84 per unit.

Health Services Fee*

Student Health Service Fees have been waived for the academic year 2023-2024.

Student Representation Fee*

Assembly Bill (AB) 1504, approved by the Governor October 4, 2019, amended Section 76060.5 of the Education Code to require a community college to collect a student representation fee of $2 at the time of registration. One dollar ($1) of every two-dollar ($2) fee collected shall be expended to support the Student Senate of the California Community Colleges (SSCCC), the statewide community college student organization recognized by the Board of Governors (BOG) of the California Community Colleges. The legislation is effective January 1, 2020.

AB 1504 also amends prior language regarding a student's choice to opt-out of the fee. Students may fill out a petition to waive the fee. The fee is not covered by the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and is not refundable unless an action of the college prevents the student from attending.

Non-Resident Tuition Fee

Students who do not qualify as California residents as determined by the California Education Code must pay Non-resident Tuition fees. Refer to the current Class Schedule or the Fees link on the Skyline College website for the current fee rate. The Office of Admissions and Records determines residency status at the time of admission. Refer to “Determination of Residency” in the Admission section of this Catalog for more information.
International (F-1 Visa) students pay the Non-resident Tuition, a nominal capital outlay fee, and the Enrollment fees.

International Student (F-1 Visa) Health Insurance

Required of international students without the required level of private health insurance.

Student Body Fee (Optional)*

All students, except for students enrolled ONLY in off-campus, weekend or Distance Learning courses, are assessed the Student Body Fee. The Student Body Fee of $15 per semester (Fall & Spring only) is automatically assessed and is payable at the time of registration. Students who pay the fee receive an Associated Student Body card which entitles them to special discounts at local businesses, movie theaters, shops, restaurants, and for some on-campus products and services. All fees must be paid in full to receive a student ID. Funds collected also help support student clubs, events, services and scholarships.  Students who  choose  to  waive  the  fee  must contact The Center for Student Life and Leadership Development Office by the deadline listed in the Class Schedule printed each semester. The fee is not covered by the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and is not refundable unless an action of the college prevents the student from attending.

Student Union Fee*

Students will be assessed a Student Union Fee of $1 per unit up to a maximum of $5 per semester (Fall and Spring only). Funds collected will be used to support the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of the Student Union. The assessment of this fee was authorized by a vote of the Skyline College Student Body in February 2001. The fee is not covered by the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and is not refundable unless an action of the college prevents the student from attending.

Parking Permit Fee

Parking Permit Fees have been waived for the academic year 2023-2024.

Skyline College is committed to keeping the campus as accessible as possible to the community. The Public Safety Office applies strict and fair application of all parking regulations.

Disabled Student Parking

Physically disabled students who drive vehicles to campus must have a valid state-issued DMV placard or license plate.  For these students, no parking permit is required.  Disabled parking is available in student or staff lots.  For further information, contact the Educational Access Center at (650) 738-4280.

Audit Fee

The College allows auditing of courses with the exception of courses in programs that require special preparation and/or program admission on a limited basis.  Students requesting to Audit a course and receive the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) are responsible to pay for fees and the CCPG will not be applied to the student account.

Transcript Fee

An official transcript summarizing a student’s complete academic record of course work taken at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College will be sent directly to colleges, employers, and other agencies upon request by the student. Transcripts should be requested through WebSMART. Transcripts from high schools and other colleges will not be forwarded. The first two transcripts requested are free. There is a $5 fee for each transcript requested after the first two. For additional information, contact the Transcript Department in the Office of Admissions and Records at (650) 738-4255.

Returned Check Fee

A fee of $20 is charged for each returned check.

Please note that fees are subject to change at any time by action of the State Legislature, Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, or the District Board of Trustees.