Students may pay online through their surf account with credit or debit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card as well as debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo or you may sign up for a Payment Plan through your SURF account.
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Students may pay by check or money order or via ACH through Transact.
Effective July 1st 2024, any ACH returns will be subjected to a $15 fee by Transact.
Please make out your check to: 黑料网, include your student ID (surf) number on the memo line.
To mail your check or money order please address it to:
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
Cashiers Office
M/S # 26
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
In Person Payments
Students may pay in person by check, money order, cash, debit or credit card at:
- The Oceanside Campus
Cashier's Office/Student Accounts Office located at the Student Services Building 14 Room 1-1455
Hours are Monday 鈥 Thursday 8am 鈥 7pm and Friday 8am 鈥 3pm - The San Elijo Campus
Administration Office Bldg 1100 Located at 3333 Manchester Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007
Hours are Monday 鈥 Thursday 8am - 4:30pm and Fridays 8am - 2pm
MyCAA Guide for 黑料网 Students
What is MyCAA?
MyCAA is for military spouses. This program covers Tuition Fees only.
黑料网 Tuition: $46.00 per unit/credit
Example: A 3-unit course = $138.00
Steps to use MyCAA
Step 1: Contact Your MyCAA Counselor
- Connect with your assigned MyCAA Education & Career Counselorbefore meeting with a 黑料网 counselor.
- They鈥檒l help you understand eligibility and what programs can be approved.
Step 2: Apply to 黑料网
- Complete your college application online to become an official 黑料网 student.
Step 3: Meet with a 黑料网 Counselor
- Work together to build your Education Plan and Training Plan tailored to your academic goals.
Step 4: Submit Plans to Your MyCAA Counselor
- Send both plans to your MyCAA counselor for review and approval.
Step 5: Wait for Approval
- Once approved, you're ready to move forward and enroll in classes.
Step 6: Enroll in Classes
- Register for your courses at 黑料网 after receiving MyCAA approval.
Step 7: Notify the Cashier鈥檚 Office
- Email: cashier@miracosta.edu to let them know you're using MyCAA.
- A third-party hold will be placed on your account:
- Prevents past-due email reminders.
- Ensures your classes won鈥檛 be dropped during any non-payment period.
Step 8: Submit Your Approved Voucher
- Email your MyCAA-approved Tuition Voucher to: cashier@miracosta.edu
Step 9: Tuition Billing
- The Cashier鈥檚 Office will submit your billing two weeks after your classes begin.
Step 10: Payment & Remaining Fees
- Once MyCAA sends payment, it will be applied to your account.
Note: You鈥檙e responsible for any remaining fees not covered by MyCAA.
MyCAA only covers approved tuition costs鈥攏ot student fees.
Step 11: Grades & Course Completion
- The Cashier鈥檚 Office submits your course grades to MyCAA within 30 days of course completion.
Important: If you fail a course, you may be required to repay MyCAA.
OR Complete the FAFSA
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to check for other available financial aid, if approved and you qualify for the California Colleges Promise Grant (CCPG) your tuition fees will automatically be paid. If you want to deny the CCPG waiver and use MyCAA funds, please contact the Financial Aid office. The Cashier鈥檚 Office will submit your course grades to MyCAA within 30 days after course completion.
Note: Failed courses may result in you paying back MyCAA
Tuition Assistance (TA) Guide for 黑料网 Students
What is Tuition Assistance (TA)?
Tuition Assistance is a military financial aid program that covers 100% of tuition costs, up to $250 per semester credit hour, for Active-Duty personnel.
黑料网 Tuition: $46.00 per unit/credit
Example: A 3-unit course = $138.00
First-Time TA Users
- All Branches:
First-time users may only be approved for ONE course. - Navy:
May require an Education Plan before your first TA approval.
Make a counseling appointment to get your plan. - Marines:
No Education Plan needed for your first course.
May be required for the second TA use鈥攕chedule counseling if needed.
Steps to Use TA at 黑料网
Step 1: Inform 黑料网
- Let us know you're using TA.
- While waiting for approval, we鈥檒l place a hold on your account to prevent your classes from being dropped for non-payment.
Step 2: Submit Your Approved TA Voucher
- Once approved, email your signed TA voucher to: cashier@miracosta.edu
or deliver it to the Student Accounts/Cashier鈥檚 Office located at Student Services Building 14, 1st Floor, Room 1455.
Step 3: Be Aware of Outstanding Tuition
- Your account will show a balance until payment is received from TA.
- 黑料网 will bill and report grades to TA 30 days after course completion.
If TA is Denied
- You鈥檒l be responsible for payment.
- You may: Pay out of pocket OR Apply for
Dropping a Class
- If you drop a course after the refund deadline, you may still be responsible for the tuition. TA will not cover courses where you
receive a: F, FW, or D grade.
You will be required to repay TA or the college if this occurs.
Military Withdrawals
- If withdrawing due to military orders: Submit your Military Withdrawal letters to
both:
- Tuition Assistance and The Admissions Office at 黑料网
OR Complete the FAFSA
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to check for other available financial aid, if approved and you qualify for the California Colleges Promise Grant (CCPG) your tuition fees will automatically be paid. If you want to deny the CCPG waiver and use MyCAA funds, please contact the Financial Aid office.
Please have your DOR counselor email cashier@miracosta.edu with an approved authorization or information on billing and adjustments.
Authorized Payers
You may invite family members to become Authorized Payers. Authorized Payers will have their own username and password, which will allow them to see your entire account and current balances, as well as the ability to store a preferred payment method. To add an Authorized Payer, from the home page of the Transact payment portal:
- Go to 鈥淢y Account鈥
- Scroll down to 鈥淧ayer鈥 section
- Click 鈥淪end Payer Invitation鈥
- Enter the person鈥檚 name and email address and submit
The system will send the recipient an invitation and temporary password to set up their own account. They will have their own username password and will be able to view and pay all account balances.
Guests
Anyone can make a payment to your account as a Guest using only your Student ID number and your last name. Guests will not see your account balances 鈥 they will only see the 鈥淎vailable Items鈥 list. If they want to make a tuition payment, they should select 鈥淎ccount Balance 鈥 Prepay鈥 and enter the amount they would like to pay.
If workers comp is paying your fees, have them email cashier@miracosta.edu with an approved workers compensation form and the amount to bill.
The College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of books, parking or room and board.
Where to Get Help
Applications and detailed information are available at the Veterans' Office located in the Student Services building 14 on the Oceanside Campus 1st floor.
How to Apply
- Complete the Cal Vet Fee Waiver Application
Download the form at the bottom of the . - Submit Required Documents to your County Veterans Service Office:
- A copy of your birth certificate
- A copy of your California 540 tax return
This must be submitted annually, typically after April 15th (tax deadline). - Send Award Letter to Financial Aid:
After receiving your Cal Vet Award Letter, send it to the Financial Aid Office either: - In person
- Or by email to finaid@miracosta.edu using the email address you have in SURF.
Program Guidelines (per Education Code 66025.3)
- Eligibility is determined by the California Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Fee waivers are granted per academic year and cannot be applied retroactively.
For questions related to third party billing that was not stated on the website please contact
Student Accounts Office
760.795.6835
cashier@miracosta.edu
Regular Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00 pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am鈥4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm
Please note: We are closed on most major holidays.