Fees and Refunds

FEES AND REFUNDS

Fees

Using RamTalk/Web registration, you can confirm your account balance and fee payment deadline date. RamTalk/Web Registration will indicate your account balance and fee payment deadline date. Pay close attention to the TOTAL FEES and DEADLINE DATE.

Write down or print your total fees. Fees must be accurate. If your Student Fee Worksheet and payment are not correct, there may be a delay in your registration.

If you fail to pay your registration fees, you will be blocked from registering in future semesters, blocked from obtaining grades/transcripts, and your outstanding amount owed may be turned over to a collection agency. NOTE: If you do not pay your fees, your registration will NOT be canceled.

Required Fees - Back to top

Enrollment: $20 per unit for each unit enrolled.

Nonresident Tuition: For students who are NOT California residents.(Fees for all California Community Colleges are set by the California Legislature and are subject to change.)
For example: To take a class with a 3 unit value:

	Enrollment	Tuition		Total
Nevada:	$60 +	$153	=	$213
Other Non-Residents:	$60 +	$519	=	$579

Student Center: Maximum is $10 per academic year. Fees are mandatory and are used to maintain the Student Activities Center.
ASB Card: All students registering for credit classes are automatically assessed a $10 fee (Fall/Spring) and a $5 fee (Summer/Winter) for the ASB card. Replacement cost is $5 for lost cards. Monies are to be paid at the Bursar's Office.

ASB Card Fee Waiver

Students who do not want a card, when registering and paying fees either in person or by mail, must submit a signed ASB Card Fee Waiver form that states he/she does not want to purchase the card. The $10 fee will then be waived, and the student will not have access to the privileges associated with ASB card holders.

Once the fee has been paid, a refund will be possible only if all classes are dropped before the first day of the Term. No ASB fee refund is given for withdrawing from classes on or after the first day of the semester.

Click here to download the online ASB Card Fee Waiver form. Print it out, fill out the form, and mail it to:

               VVC Bursar's Office
               18422 Bear Valley Road
               Victorville, CA 92395-5849
Student Representation Fee: $1.00 per student, per semester (Fall/Spring). The student representation fee is authorized by Education Code Section 76060.5 and implements Title 5 regulations commencing with Section 54801. Section 54805 requires a notice to be provided to students stating that: "the money collected pursuant to this article shall be expended to provide support for students or representatives who may be stating their positions and viewpoints before city, county, and district government, and before offices and agencies of the state and federal government."

Click here to download the online Student Representation Fee Waiver form . Print it out, fill out the form, and mail it to:
                      VVC Bursar's Office
                      18422 Bear Valley Road
                      Victorville, CA 92395-5849

Optional Fees - Back to top

Parking Permit:

Parking fee: $40
Parking fee for BOGG eliigible students: $20
Parking fee for Winter or Summer term: $20 for all students

NOTE:

Parking permits are required and must be displayed to park on campus, Monday-Saturday. Parking rules and regulations are explained in the Victor Valley College parking booklet, which is available free of charge in the Student Services Building.

Questions regarding parking information should be directed to the Campus Police Office at 245-4271, ext. 2329/2516, between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm (Pacific Time Zone).

Books & Supplies: Students may purchase books and supplies for their classes at the Rams Bookstore. Expenses for full-time students range from $200-400 per semester. Scholarships and financial aid may be available. Order online at www.vvcRams.com.
Auditing: Auditing is allowed by instructor permission on a space-available basis (Education Code 72252.3). This is to ensure that students taking courses for credit toward degree or certificate completion have the opportunity to do so. Students can obtain a course audit form from the Admissions Office the first day of classes. The cost is $15 per unit per semester. Auditing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Credit by Exam: Credit by Exam is allowed by a student after successfully completing 12 semester units of credit at Victor Valley College. The student must request a form from the Admissions Office to initiate the process. Keep in mind that Credit by Exam is not a right, it is the department's discretion to offer the exam.
Upon approval, with the required signatures, the student must pay the $35 fee at the Bursar's Office. The fee is non-refundable.

A request for credit by examination must be submitted by the fourth week of the term (second week for Summer courses).

How to Pay Fees? - Back to top

For your convenience, you may pay your fees by

Mail/ drop box
Online
In person at the VVC Bursar's Office after you register.

Payments must be received no later than 4:30 pm on the fee payment deadline date.

CREDIT CARD

Please have credit card number and expiration date READY. Pay by credit card in the following ways:

Mail: Fill out the Student Fee Worksheet (PDF - fillable) and either MAIL or place in DROP BOX. Be sure to include Student ID# on check. Receipt and parking permit will be mailed.
Online: Go to www.vvc.edu, select 'WebAdvisor/Pay Fees Online'. Receipt and parking permit will be mailed.

MAIL/DROP BOX
You have two options to pay. Fill out the Student Fee Worksheet for both.

U.S. Postal Service: Must be received no later than the deadline date.
         Mail to:
         VVC Bursar's Office
         18422 Bear Valley Road
         Victorville, CA 92395-5849
Drop-In: Bring your SEALED envelope to the campus where a drop box is available.
Drop boxes are located:
         In parking lot 6 in front of Student Services
         In parking lot 9 next to the Business building

IN PERSON
You may pay in person at the Bursar's Office in the Student Services Building before the fee payment deadline date. See Student Services Office Hours.

VOUCHERS
Students are responsible for processing their own vouchers such as those for rehabilitation, EOPS, financial aid, and veterans.

Payments must be received no later than 4:30 pm on the fee payment deadline date.

Fee Refunds Policy - Back to top

DROP DEADLINE for refund for 16 week classes: Click here (PDF file)

The following apply:

Parking Fee, Student Representation Fee (Fall/Spring), ASB Card Fee (Fall/Spring)
Full refunds are given to students withdrawing from all of their classes prior to the first day of the Term. Full parking refunds will be issued for classes which are moved to an off-campus site. Parking permits must be turned in to the Bursar's Office in order to receive a refund.
Enrollment Fees
Refunds are given for withdrawals up to the last day to drop classes with refund. (Title V, sec. 58508.) For details on the Board of Governors Grant, click here.
Military Withdrawals
Members of an active or reserve U.S. military service who withdraw from classes because of military orders receive a full refund of enrollment fees upon filing a Refund Application form and submitting documentation of military orders.
Refund Processing
The Bursar will begin processing refunds after the last day to pay registration fees (varies by semester). Please allow 4-8 weeks after that date for delivery of checks.

Click here to open the online Refund Application form.

Print it out,
Fill it out,
and Mail it to:

VVC Bursar's Office
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395-5849

Nonresident Tuition Refund Policy - Back to top

Refunds for Nonresident Tuition are processed automatically, and will be made for the following reasons only:

Erroneous determination of nonresident status. Students are responsible for notifying Student Services of such errors.
Withdrawal from enrollment or reduction of programs will be refunded in accordance with the following schedule:

Full-Term Length Classes

Prior to beginning of classes	100%
During the 1st week	75%
During the 2nd week	50%
During the 3rd week	25%
During the 4th week	0%

Short-term/Summer Intersession Classes

Prior to beginning of classes	100%
From the 1st day of classes to and including 10% of the class sessions (1st census)	50%
After 10% of class session	0%

Fee Exchange - Back to top

This applies to 16-week classes ONLY.

Enrollment fees for dropped classes will be exchanged for added classes through the last day to drop classes with refund. After that, additional fees will be due for ANY classes, even if classes are dropped at the same time.

If you have any questions, please call (760) 245-4271 ext. 2370