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Know Your Costs

Part of the California Community Colleges, we charge $46/unit — the lowest per-unit-fee in the nation. If you’re a California resident taking 12 units,  you will pay $552/ semester in tuition at IVC. 

Of course, we know there’s more to attending college than just the tuition. Use our cost estimates to get an idea of what you will spend on other costs such as books, parking, student fees, and supplies.

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 In-state tuition in California is 39.1% of the average cost of community college attendance.

Get Help Paying for College

At IVC, we want to help ensure money doesn’t stand in the way of you reaching your educational goals.
There are many programs available to help you afford the costs of attending IVC.

Submit Your FAFSA for Free Financial Aid

Financial Aid can help you pay for tuition, books and supplies. And,  you may be surprised with how much aid is available to you. The way to find out? Apply! 

  • Don’t forget - you need to submit the FAFSA every year!
  • When applying, use school code: 025395

Financial Aid for Dreamers/Undocumented Students

If you are an undocumented student, you too can received aid. Complete a California Dream Act Application to apply!

Irvine Valley Promise Program

Get two years of free tuition through the IVC promise program! Available for eligible first-time, full-time IVC students, the IVC promise program also provides  bookstore vouchers, designated counseling services, and other academic/career resources. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are aid that you do not need to pay back. Each year the IVC Foundation offers scholarships to IVC students for academic achievement,  financial need, and campus or community service. 

Financial Support Services

Many of our support programs on campus also provide different types of financial support. Explore our programs to see which may be fit for you.

Zero-Cost Textbooks

Save money by registering for Zero Cost Textbook classes. When taking Zero-Textbook-Cost classes, you will pay zero  textbook-related costs, including access fees for online materials.

Paying Your Tuition & Fees

The Student Payment Services at IVC is the office that processes tuition, fees, and payments. Each semester, you will be able to pay your fees online in MySite or by check/cash/money order through the Bursar’s office. 

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Deadlines to Pay

You can make your payment immediately after you register for class(es) in MySite. Payment deadlines vary depending on the point of the semester so be sure to check the Student Payment Services website to understand the deadlines.

Pay Later

Need more time to pay? The “Pay Later” option lets you register now and pay later! 

Pay with Financial Aid

Any financial aid you are awarded will be sent to you according to the Financial Aid disbursement schedule.  

If you haven’t received your financial aid at the time you have registered, use IVC’s “Pay Later” option in MySite to give you extra time to pay.
 

Have Questions?

We know that figuring out how to pay for college can be stressful and confusing, but we’re here to help you do it. 

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