DROP FOR NON-PAYMENT
POLICY
Effective Spring semester 2009,
enrollment fees must be PAID IN FULL within three
calendar
days of registration or all of your classes will be dropped and
released to other students.
If you need assistance paying your enrollment fees and would like to
apply for a Fee Waiver, please
go to
the
Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application.
It is your responsibility to check your
account balance and pay the amount owed.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: Why is this
new “three calendar day” policy being implemented?
A: Due to
California’s fiscal crisis, it has become necessary to require that
students pay their fees within
three days. Those who don’t pay their fees on time cause a
financial burden to the college that ultimately impacts all students.
Q: After I register for classes, is the amount of time I have to
pay fees measured in days or hours?
A: You have
three calendar days to pay enrollment fees. Day one is the day that you
register. For example, if you register for classes on Monday evening at
8 p.m., you must pay your fees by the end of the third day
(Wednesday) or your
classes will be dropped.
Q: What happens if I have an outstanding balance and I try to
register for spring semester classes?
A: A hold will
be placed on your records that will not allow you to register for
classes until the outstanding balance(s) has been paid.
Q: If I have not paid for my classes, can I be put on a waiting
list?
A:
Yes, at the time of your first registration only. If your fees are not
paid by the end of the first day that you register, a hold will
be placed on your record on the second day. You will not be
eligible for placement on a waiting list or to register for any
additional classes.
Q: What fees are included in the non-payment drop policy?
A:
Only enrollment fees must be paid to keep the classes for which you
register. Unpaid class material costs, parking and health fees should
be paid as soon as possible but will not result in dropped classes due
to non-payment.
Q: I need money for school so that I can pay fees. What can I
do?
A: You may
be eligible for financial aid or a scholarship. Contact the financial
aid office via e-mail,
or visit the
SAC financial aid page.
You may also visit the
scholarship office web site.
A number of local banks and credit unions have special low interest
microloans for students. Additional information on this option is
available at SAC’s financial aid office.
Q: I’m a
financial aid student. How am I impacted by the non-payment policy?
A: If you
are receiving financial aid, this is indicated on your college records
and classes will not be dropped. Confirm your status by
contacting the financial aid office, or visit the
SAC financial aid page.
Q: What if I
currently have a fee waiver?
A: If you
have a fee waiver, no enrollment fees are generated. Confirm your
status by contacting the financial aid office, or visit the
SAC Financial Aid page.
Q: What if I
will be receiving a scholarship and don’t have my check yet?
A: The SAC
scholarship office will be diverting all student checks to the SAC
Bursar for fee payment unless you request them not to or have a
BOGW. You may contact the Scholarship office by
clicking here.
Q: Will I be
notified before my classes are dropped for non-payment?
A: No. It is your responsibility to pay all enrollment fees due
within three calendar
days of registering.
Q: If my classes
are dropped for non-payment, can I re-register?
A: Yes, but there
is no guarantee that you will be able to enroll in the same class again
because the class might be full. You still will be responsible for
paying for any new classes within three calendar days of registering.
