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Enrollment and Tuition Fees

Enrollment fees are set by the state at $46/unit for California residents.

You can apply for Financial Aid by visiting their website. The Financial Aid process starts by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once your application is submitted and Financial Aid has received it, you can log in to myHancock and look under the Financial Aid tab for your Financial Aid eligibility and information.

Enrollment Fee

  • $46 Enrollment Fee per unit.

Nonresident Tuition Fee for non-California residents

  • $397 per unit plus $46 per unit enrollment fee.
  • Nonresident tuition fees are assessed to students enrolled in 6.5 units or more.
  • Students enrolled in 6 or fewer units are exempt from nonresident tuition fees. This exemption does not apply to international students.
  • Students assessed nonresident tuition are automatically enrolled in a payment plan after census.
    • A down payment is required according to the schedule below:
      • Fall/Spring - All in-state fees are due at time of enrollment, along with 20% of tuition. The remaining non-resident tuition balance will be divided into four payments (within the same semester).
      • Summer - All in-state fees are due at time of enrollment, along with 50% of tuition. The remaining non-resident tuition balance will be divided into two payments (within the same semester).
  • If you are anticipating Financial Aid, complete the FAFSA prior to enrolling in your classes. Financial aid disbursed to your student account will be used to pay your account balance first and any remaining amount will be refunded. 

(Fees above may increase each year due to state legislation and Board action.)

Charge

Cost and Purpose

CCPG Eligible
Other Fees
Health Supervision and Services Fee

$28 - Fall and Spring Semester

$22 - Summer Semester and Winter Intersession ($23 beginning Winter 27)

Exemptions for the following:

  • Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with a religious sect, denomination, or organization, provided that you present documentary evidence of such affiliation.
    • A statement or bylaws confirming that exclusive reliance on prayer for healing is a formal doctrine of your religious organization AND a statement on church letterhead that you are an active member of such organization. 
  • AHC students under an approved Apprenticeship Program. (Board Policy 6300)
  • Solely enrolled in a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) course held at the high school campus
  • Currently incarcerated in a Federal Corrections facility program

More information on benefits and exemptions

NO
Student ID Cards

Free - Photo ID card and replacements

An ID card is required to use the following areas:

  • Computer Resources Centers
  • ELD Center
  • Library services
  • Math Center
  • Open Access Computer Labs
  • Physical Fitness lab and other labs, and classes
  • Writing Center 
  • (Photo ID) Discounted PCPA tickets
  • (Photo ID) Free Athletic event admission
 NO
Student Body Center Building and Operating Fee $1 per unit up to a maximum of $10 per academic year for classes held at the Santa Maria Campus  YES
Student Representation Fee $2 per semester. This optional fee provides support for student representatives to lobby for legislation, such as bills that will keep enrollment fees at the lowest possible level. Any student who does not wish to pay the Student Representation fee must select the waiver button online during the registration period.   NO

Parking Fee
(Virtual Permit)

 

 

Four-wheel and two-wheel motor vehicles
$20 - Fall and Spring Semesters
$10 - Summer Sessions
$2 - One-day permit

More Parking Information

NO
Physical Education at Non-district Facilities Fee A usage fee is charged to those who enroll in some P.E. classes held off campus. See online course description for details. NO
Materials Fee See online course description for individual courses requiring a materials fee. NO

Disputes and Returned Payment Fees

Non-Sufficient Funds Check

A check that was submitted to the college as a form of payment, sent to the bank, and then returned to the college because the payee had insufficient funds in their bank account to pay for the check.
  • $25.00
    Service charge for the collection of the non-sufficient funds check.
  • A hold will be placed on your student account until the charge has been paid.

 

Returned Check

A check that was submitted to the college as a form of payment, sent to the bank, and then returned to the college for any reason; for example, a stop payment, account closed, or reference to the maker.
  • $25.00
    Service charge for the collection of the returned check.
  • A hold will be placed on your student account until the charge has been paid.

Returned E-Check (ACH)

An E-Check that was submitted online to the college as a form of payment, sent to the bank, and then returned to the college for any reason; for example, a stop payment, account closed, or a referral from the maker.
  • $12.00
    Service charge for the collection of the returned   E-Check.
  • A hold will be placed on your student account until the charge has been paid.

Credit Card Dispute
  • $25.00
  • Any "disputes" placed on a valid credit card payment will result in a $25 fee.
  • A hold will be placed on your student account until the charge has been paid.

Payment of Fees 

Students are responsible for ensuring their account balance is paid in full to avoid a hold on their account, which will prevent future registration activity.

Student payment options:

  • Online – Sign into your myHancock portal and select the Pay Fees link.
    Pay by credit card/debit card or electronic check.
  • Paying with help?
    Students can add a parent or other trusted individual as an Authorized User in TouchNet to make payments.
    To add an Authorized User, log into the myHancock portal, select Make a Payment, Pay Now and in the TouchNet website select Authorized Users and follow the prompts.
  • In person – Students may pay in person at the following locations:
    • Santa Maria Campus, Cashier Services Office, Bldg. A, First Floor
    • Community Education, Bldg. S
    • Lompoc Valley Center, Bldg. 1
    • Santa Ynez Valley Center, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School

It is still the student’s responsibility to drop any courses they no longer wish to attend  

We encourage you to make your payment as soon as possible to avoid having a hold placed on your student account, which will prevent further registration activity. 

If you are awaiting financial aid, please ensure that you have completed the current academic year FAFSA. You should also check the Financial Aid webpage https://www.hancockcollege.edu/finaid/index.php and go to Step 3 on how to check the status of your financial aid file. If you have any financial aid questions, please call 805-922-6966 ext. 3200 or email finaid@hancockcollege.edu 

To verify your account balance, sign in to your myHancock portal. Select the Fees and Balances link and then select the View fees and deadlines link.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and to ensure your privacy, we cannot discuss student accounts with anyone other than the enrolled student. FERPA applies to spouses, friends, custodial parents, guardians, or other family members, even if the student is a minor and/or currently still in high school. If the student would like to grant access for us to discuss their accounts with someone else, the student must submit a student authorization to release information form allowing us to do so