Fees, Payment Methods, Deadlines & Refunds

This page contains everything you need to know about student fees. Whether you want to find out the fees for each term, get more information on how to pay, locate important payment deadlines, or learn how to receive a refund, please keep reading below.

Student Fees & Tuition

Community college enrollment fees are set by the California State Legislature. All fees are subject to change. If you need Financial Aid, we recommend applying as soon as possible. To determine your overall cost of attendance, use our customized net price calculator.

More info: Administrative Regulation 5030 – Fees

Fee Types	Fall/Spring Semester Terms	Winter/Summer Terms
Enrollment Fee* (California residents)	$46 per unit	$46 per unit
Nonresident Tuition*	$421 per unit total ($335 per unit plus $46 per unit plus $40 Capital Outlay fee)	$421 per unit total ($335 per unit plus $46 per unit plus $40 Capital Outlay fee)
Capital Outlay* (nonresident students)	$40 per unit	$40 per unit
Credit by Examination Fee	$46 per unit	$46 per unit
Auditing Fee	$15 per unit	$15 per unit
Health Fee (see below for exemptions)	$19 per semester	$16 per intersession
Student Activities Fee (Optional)	$10 per semester	$10 per semester
Photo ID Card	Free	Free
Student Representation Fee (Optional)	$2 per semester	N/A
Instructional Materials/Lab Fee	As noted in class schedule.
Child Care	Cost determined based on income.
Transcript (regular request)/Verification Fee	Free for first two copies. Additional copies are $10.00 plus additional fees through Parchment. Express Requests - first 2 are free and $12.00 after that.
Subpoena Requests	Subpoena duces tecum is a court order that requires the production of specific documents or evidence at a hearing or trial. Charges to produce specific documents and the processing shall only be applied in civil proceedings. That charge is $15.00, server of the subpoena submits the paperwork to Admissions and Records Office, Student Service Building, first floor room 180.
Degree/Certificate Replacement Fee	$20 per occurrence
College Catalog (Optional)	$5 at the Bookstore

All fees are subject to change. Updated 3/17/26 per AR 5030.

California Residents

California residents pay only $46 per unit for classes! The enrollment fee is state mandated. However, students concurrently enrolled in high school are not required to pay the enrollment fee. Also, California residents meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a California College Promise Grant or other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office to learn more.
*Non-California Resident

Students who have lived in California less than a year (prior to the first day of the semester or intersession), and those who hold certain non-immigrant visas that preclude them from establishing California residency, must pay out-of-state tuition of $335 per unit plus a nonresident capital outlay fee of $40 per unit. For more information about residency and the AB 540 waiver, go to our Residency page.
Health Fee
The health fee provides you with a variety of health care services. Students are required to pay a health fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of these exemptions:
- Part-time dual enrolled high school students are not required to pay the Health Fee.
  • Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the
  teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization are exempt
  from the Health Fee.
  • Students who are attending a community college under an approved apprenticeship training program.
Student Activities Fee
All students are charged the $10 Student Activities Fee when they register for fall and spring classes. Verification of payment will be done through the student’s financial account summary.

Students may opt out of the Student Activities Fee within the first two weeks of the semester. To opt-out, complete Student Opt Out Fees. Students who opted out of the fee can pay the fee at any time during the semester.

Students who pay the Student Activities Fee are entitled to Associated Student Government (ASG) incentives, including free or discounted admission to ASG-sponsored events, and free entry to all athletic home events. Students who pay the Student Activities Fee are also eligible to receive exclusive ASG promotional items. More information can be found at Student Development Office.
Student Representation Fee
The Student Representation Fee is a $2 charge collected at the time of registration for each enrolled student for purposes of providing student governmental affairs representatives the means to state their positions and viewpoints before city, county, district, state and federal government as well as other public agencies.

All students may opt out of this fee at the time of registration by completing Student Opt Out Fees and emailing the Office of Student Development at studentdevelopment@compton.edu
Instruction Materials/Lab Fees
Certain courses require a nominal fee for materials provided to students during the semester. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for more information.
Parking
Current students may park for free at Compton College with a valid student parking permit. Students must complete an online application at paymycite.com/Compton/parking permit to receive their free 2025-2026 parking permit. For more about parking check out our Parking Information page.

If you do not have a student parking permit, daily permits are available for $3 each at automated stations located near the Administration and Math/Science buildings and parking lots A, F and H. Check out the Campus Maps and Directions for daily permit parking stations.
Child Care
Students can enroll their infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children at the Abel B. Sykes Jr. Child Development Center to gain the time needed to focus on their own learning. Eligibility for full/part-time childcare is based on family income, family need and the parent's school/work schedule.
Transcript

Each student is entitled to two free transcripts. However, rush orders are not eligible as free transcripts. The cost for additional copies is $10 per transcript, plus The cost for rush services $12 per transcript,

See Transcripts for more information.
Verification

Each student is entitled to two free enrollment verifications. The cost for additional copies is $3 per verification.

FREE enrollment verifications can be obtained in MyCompton portal. See Enrollment Verification for more information.
Degree Replacement Fee

If you need to request a duplicate of your degree or certificate, the cost is $20 per occurrence. See Duplicate Diploma or more information
Subpoena Request
The subpoena duces tecum must be issued by a court or agency that has authority to issue an order or subpoena in California. Unless the District is served with a judicial subpoena or court order that by its terms prohibits disclosure to the student, the student must be notified of any judicial order or subpoena before the institution complies with the order in accordance with FERPA.

Student records shall be released pursuant to a federal judicial order that has been issued regarding an investigation or prosecution of an offense or a lawfully issued subpoena. Server of the subpoena submits the paperwork to Admissions and Records Office. The Police Department will review the documents to ensure they are legitimate and enforceable.

A check made payable to Compton College for $15.00 shall accompany the
subpoena request for non-criminal matters.
Course Catalog

The College Catalog is the official publication of records regarding courses offered, degree and certificate program outlines, requirements, and additional policies and procedures for the campus. The most current catalog can be accessed online or you may purchase a printed copy at the Bookstore for $5.00 (available in-person only).

Fee Payment Methods

We offer three convenient ways to pay your student fees:

Pay online! Log into MyCompton.
Bring American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, cash or checks to the Bursar’s Office (SSB -161).

Mail a check or money order (US banks only) to:

	Compton College; Bursar's Office; 
	1111 E. Artesia Blvd
	Compton, CA 90221

If you are mailing your payment, be sure to send it seven days before the deadline. All checks and money orders must be received in the Bursar's Office on or before the fee deadline.

A service charge of $25 will be assessed on any returned check and can result in suspension from enrollment and other consequences.

If you would like a 1098-T Tuition Statement for tax purposes, click here.

If you have further questions about how to make a payment, please contact the Bursar's Office, located in SSB-161, or call (310) 900-1600, Ext. 2104.

Fee Payment Deadlines

Enrollment and other fees are charged to the student at the time of enrollment. Students are required to pay fees within ten (10) days of their enrollment in courses. If additions are made to the course program after payment is made, students will be billed for the additional units. Students who overpay their fees will have those fees refunded or applied to a subsequent term of enrollment.

For more information, refer to AR 5030 - Fees.

Waitlisted Students
If you are on a waitlist for a class, you will need to check your Compton College email daily to find out if you have been admitted. Waitlisted students admitted to a class must pay those class fees by the same deadlines, or they will be dropped from all classes at Compton College. For more information about our waitlist process please click here.

For questions about fee payment deadlines, call 310-900-1600, Ext. 2104.

Fee Refunds

Enrollment Fee Refunds
In order to receive a refund, students must drop their classes online at MyCompton, according to the deadlines in the Academic Calendar. For classes that meet less than 16-weeks, consult the short-term calendar.

Refunds will be issued through BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. before the end of the semester. For more information about BankMobile Disbursements, and to select your refund preference, visit: bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices.

If your address has changed, please update your address in MyCompton or submit a Change of Address Form via email to the Admissions & Records Office (admissions@compton.edu) using your @compton.edu email.

Refunds for less than $1.00 will not be mailed.

Health Fee Refunds
Health Fee Refunds are only granted when a student withdraws from all courses prior to the close of the second week of the term.

Nonresident Tuition Fee Refunds
Nonresident students will receive a full or partial refund for nonresident tuition if they drop their classes through MyCompton, according to the following schedule:

During the second calendar week of the semester, 100% of the fee will be refunded.
During the third calendar week of the semester, 75% of the fee will be refunded.
During the fourth calendar week of the semester, 50% of the fee will be refunded.
During the fifth week of the semester, 25% of the fee will be refunded.

Refunds for the summer sessions and for short-term courses that meet less than 16 weeks must be dropped by the end of the first full week of classes to receive a refund.

For the specific dates of the current term or semester, please reference the class schedule.

Credit by Examination Fee and Auditing Fee
These fees are non-refundable.

Parking Permits
There are no refunds for parking permits.