Pay for College: Tuition & Aid

Enrollment Fee

$46 per unit

Example: English G110 is a 4-unit course; the enrollment fee would be $184 for English G110.

Health Fee

$27 per semester for Fall and Spring ($22 in Summer)

College Service Charge

$20 per semester for Fall and Spring ($12 in Summer)

Student Representation Fee

$2 per semester

Course/Materials Fee

Varies with course

Parking Permit:

Student permits

Visitor or Guest permits

For complete details on residency requirements, visit our Residency page.

Enrollment Fee
$46 per unit
Example: English G110 is a 4-unit course; the enrollment fee would be $184 for English G110.

Non-resident Tuition
$402 per unit in addition to the enrollment fee listed above
(effective Summer 2025 through Spring 2026)

Non-Resident Capital Outlay
$44 per unit in addition to the per unit enrollment fee and Non-Resident Tuition listed above
(effective Summer 2025 through Spring 2026)

Health Fee
$27 per semester for Fall and Spring ($22 in Summer)

College Service Charge
$20 per semester for Fall and Spring ($12 in Summer)

Student Representation Fee
$2 per semester

Course/Materials Fee
Varies with course

Parking Permit:

Student permits

Visitor or Guest permits

For fees that apply to any International student attending GWC, please visit our International Student Program.

Pay Your Fees Right Away
Registration fees are due immediately after you register. Golden West College does not send bills for unpaid registrations, and students will be dropped for non-payment according to the Drop for Non-Payment schedule.

Pay Online (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover):

1. Log in to your MyGWC portal
2. Locate the “Fees & Payments” card
3. Click “Pay My Fees”
4. Select the term to view fees due
5. Click “Pay Now”
6. The payment portal will open—click “Make Payment” and follow the prompts

💡 Tip: Use Google Chrome for the best experience; Safari is not recommended.

Other Ways to Pay:

• Cash or check: Visit the Business Services Office in the Student Services Center.

• Need help? Call (714) 895-8112 or email gwcbusinessservice@gwc.cccd.edu.

If you encounter technical issues when paying online, you can make your full payment at the Business Services Office by the 3 p.m. deadline listed in the Drop for Non-Payment schedule. 

Need more time to pay your tuition?
If you owe more than $150 and can’t pay in full by the drop-for-non-payment date, you may qualify for a Payment Plan — so you don’t lose your classes.

Through Cashnet, your balance is split into three payments: the first when you sign up, and the remaining two spread across the semester. You must enter your total amount due for the term when setting up your plan, or it won’t be valid and all courses (including waitlisted) will be dropped. Payment plans cannot include balances from prior terms.

How to sign up:

1. Click “View payment plan options”.
2. Enter your balance in the “Plan amount” box. (How to find your balance)

Need help?

• Cashnet Support: (877) 821-0625 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. EST)

• GWC Admissions & Records: Call (714) 892-7711 before the drop deadline

Important: Sign up before Noon on the drop-for-non-payment date. Payment plans can't be set up once the semester begins.

Before the Term Begins – Pay Your Fees Early
Fees are due immediately when you register. This includes the Health Fee, College Service Charge, Student Representation Fee, and any Materials Fee — for all students, including those receiving Financial Aid.

If payment isn’t received by the posted deadlines, you will be dropped from all classes, including waitlisted ones. To avoid fees, it’s your responsibility to withdraw before the refund deadline. Consult the Drop for Nonpayment Schedule for more information about drop deadlines. 

💡 Tip: Use Google Chrome for payments in the student portal; Safari is not recommended.

Please note:

• You will not be dropped for balances under $25.

In Accordance with California State Regulations and Coast District Policy, registration fees will be refunded according to the following:

Enrollment fees, Non-Resident Fees, Material Fees:
100% refund of fees paid at registration for each class dropped by the refund deadline. No refund will be made after the refund deadline. There are no exceptions. Health Fee, College Service Charge: 100% of the fees paid at registration will be refunded if the student totally withdraws from all classes by the refund deadline for each class. No refund will be made after the refund deadline. There are no exceptions.

To Be Eligible for a Refund:
Students must officially withdraw from classes by the refund deadline (Refer to "My Class Schedule/Web Schedule Bill" under Registration Tools card on the MyGWC portal page.) It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from classes and to verify all withdrawals.

An instructor may drop students for non-attendance. Instructors are not responsible for making sure drops are made by the refund deadline. If the student has not been dropped from the class by the instructor, the student is responsible for withdrawing from the class by the refund deadline. Students who are officially enrolled in a class after the refund deadline will not be eligible for a refund. There are no exceptions.

Refund Processing:
Refunds will be automatically processed every week beginning the first week of registration of the semester in which the fees were paid and each week thereafter until the end of the term. Official withdrawals made in accordance with the refund policy and by the withdrawal deadline will generate a credit balance on the student account.

Online Credit Card Payment Refunds:
Registration fee payments made by credit card through MyGWC will be refunded to the same credit card used for payment. Allow 6-10 business days for the refund to post. On Campus Payment Refunds: Fee payments posted on campus, by cash, check, money order or credit card, will be refunded through Bank Mobile. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain correct and up-to-date address information. Addresses can be updated on MyGWC by selecting the "Personal Information" Tab under the Banner Self Service card, and then selecting "Update Personal Contact Information."

Important: Payments made using multiple payment methods (online credit card payments and cash, check or money order) during the current registration period will be refunded to the credit card used for online payments.

The GWC Photo ID card is required for most services on campus and can be used in subsequent semesters. New students should have their photos taken for a Golden West College Student Identification Card as soon as they register and have paid all of their fees. The cost for ID cards is included in your college fees.

Photos are taken in the Photo ID area of Admission and Records found in the Student Services Center during normal business hours. Students must bring a copy of their current class schedule.

NOTE: Having trouble finding the current class schedule? We have a step-by-step link to help locate it.

To access your MyGWC account, go to the Golden West College homepage and click the “Logins” tab in the top-right corner.

If you're having trouble logging into your MyGWC account, or need help with your student email, contact the IT Service Desk or by calling (714) 438-8111. Please have your student ID number ready.

Admission and Records can also help with issuing a temporary password by calling (714) 892-7711.

California state law distinguishes between residents and nonresidents for tuition purposes. Students are classified as either nonresidents or residents based on their answers from the OpenCCC application they submitted.

If you were classified as a nonresident student when you were admitted to Golden West College, you may request to be reclassified to California resident in any subsequent term by submitting a “Petition of California Residency” found on our Residency page.

We have a collection of “How To Videos”  that go over such topic as CANVAS, Registration and more. We also have “Step-by-Step” guides for registration and payment.

If you still have questions, please contact us at (714) 892-7711 or use the “Chat with Us” option.