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Non-Payment Drop Policy

Drop for Non-Payment Schedule is subject to change. Please refer to this page for the updates.

Student Responsibility:

Students are responsible for any fees incurred and grades received. It is the student’s responsibility to drop classes by the state-mandated deadlines to ensure cancellation of fees, to be eligible for a refund, and to avoid fee obligations. To verify all drops and withdrawals, students should print a Class Schedule (Web Schedule Bill)—located in MyCoast on the Registration tab under Registration Tools.

Payment Options

 

Prior to the Start of Term:

Fees are due IMMEDIATELY at the time of registration. All fees must be paid including the Health Fee, College Service Charge, Student Representation Fee, and any Materials Fee. This applies to all students, including Financial Aid students. If payments are not received by the dates listed below, students may be dropped from classes (including waitlisted classes) to make seats available for other students seeking to register. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from classes by the refund deadline to ensure cancellation of fees.

NOTE: It his highly recommended that students use Google Chrome as their browser when making payments on the student portal. Safari is not recommended.

Students Owing Less Than $25: Students who have a balance due of less than $25 will not be dropped from classes, but unpaid balances will result in a hold on your account that prevents obtaining student records, including transcripts, verifications of enrollment, diplomas, etc.

Students Owing $25 or More: Students who have a balance due of $25 or more will be dropped from classes (including waitlisted classes) if payments are not received by the dates listed below.

 

Once the Term Has Started:

Students who are enrolled in classes as of the first date of the term or after the term begins, and have not paid fees, will NOT be dropped for non-payment. Students will incur a financial obligation to the college AND a hold will be placed on their record if payment is not received or they do not drop prior to the refund deadline. This hold will block future registration (adds, drops), obtaining transcripts, grades, diplomas, or verification of enrollment until all fees are paid.

Non-Payment Drop Schedule - Winter/Spring 2027

Students who have not paid their account balance in full may be dropped for non-payment of fees as follows:

Drop Date & Time For Registration Between Winter Classes Dropped?
November 19, 2026 (Thursday) at 3:00pm October 26–November 12 YES
December 3, 2026 (Thursday) at 3:00pm November 13–November 26 YES
December 10, 2026 (Thursday) at 3:00pm November 27–December 3 YES
January 7, 2027 (Thursday) at 3:00pm December 4–December 31 NO
January 14, 2027 (Thursday) at 3:00pm January 1–January 7 NO
January 21, 2027 (Thursday) at 3:00pm January 8–January 14 NO
January 28, 2027 (Thursday) at 3:00pm January 15–January 21 NO
January 29, 2027 (Friday) at 3:00pm* January 22–January 28 NO

*This is the final drop for non-payment for Winter/Spring 2027 registration. Any registration that has occurred through January 28th and not been paid will be dropped for non-payment. 


Any registration that occurs on or after January 29th will not be dropped for non-payment. Students that enroll are responsible for paying their fees or withdrawing from classes prior to the refund deadline to cancel fees.

Financial Aid Recipients: 

Financial aid recipients are responsible for making sure their tuition and fees are paid. Keep in mind that some awards only cover tuition (some awards do NOT cover fees like the Health Fee, College Service Charge, Materials Fee, etc.). To ensure you are not dropped for non-payment, students can make a payment to cover the fees, and if you are deemed Financial Aid eligible, you may be reimbursed. Verify your payment by printing your Class Schedule (Web Schedule Bill).

 

California College Promise Grant Recipients (Formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver-BOGFW):

Students that receive the California College Promise Grant are responsible for paying fees like the College Service Charge, Health Fee, Student Representation Fee, and Materials Fee as the grant only waives the tuition (per unit enrollment fees). If you do not pay the fees, you may be dropped for non-payment. Verify your payment by printing your Class Schedule (Web Schedule Bill).