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EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH COLLEGE


If you are looking at ways to curb these expense visit our Financial Aid and Scholarship pages.

All fees are approximate and subject to change. They frequently do, so check the appropriate websites. Fee waivers are available for qualified students.

Application Fees
UC application fee $60 per campus
CSU application fee $55 per campus
4 year schools $40-$74
2-year schools
Financial Aid Application
FAFSA Free
Profile Registration Send to each school
Standardized Test
SAT Reasoning Test (if registered on time) $41.50
SAT Subject Test varies by number taken at one sitting
ACT $29
Advanced Placement Tests (AP) $90 each
Deposits to College (After Acceptance)
Academic deposit $50-$500
Housing deposit if living in dorm $50-$200
College Orientation
Public universities often have summer activities for parents and students. Private schools generally hold orientation a week before school starts ($0-$200)
Websites with Information on Financial Aid