Drop for Non-Payment

What Is It?

SDCCD’s Drop for Non-Payment procedure is the administrative process by which students are disenrolled from classes and removed from waitlists when they do not pay the fees owed for the class. 

Why Do We Do It?

We are committed to supporting your success. Students incur a financial obligation when enrolling in class. By dropping students from unpaid classes, we prevent the student from accumulating debt owed to the college. 

Spring 2026 Drop for Non Payment: January 11th, 2026

To keep your spot in your Spring classes and stay on your waitlists, please ensure you pay your enrollment fees or enroll in a payment plan online by 11:59 PM on Saturday, January 10. 

If you plan to pay in person, you must pay by 12 pm on Friday, January 9.

Spring 2026 Drop for Non-Payment only applies to classes with a start date of February 2, 2026 and later. You will not be dropped from a class already in progress, but you will still owe the balance for those fees.

Note: It is vital for students to drop any classes they do not plan to attend by the refund deadline for that class, to avoid owing fees for that class. Note that the refund deadline may differ from the drop deadline for a class. Students should look up the deadlines for each of their classes, available on the class schedule. 

Payment Options

Here are your options:

Tip: Make sure to drop any classes you do not plan to attend by the refund deadline. This helps you avoid owing fees for classes you are not taking.

Don’t Forget: Check your class schedule for specific refund deadlines—they might be different from the drop deadlines.

Guides to Help You

• How to pay for classes with credit card
• How to opt out of the Student Rep fee
• How to sign up for a payment plan
• How to view an email sent by the college
• How to view Service Indicators (holds)
  
  

What to Do If You Have Been Dropped

• If the classes you were dropped from still have space available, you can enroll in the classes again.
• If the classes are closed, look for other classes that have space available.
• Pay fees promptly to avoid a financial hold that will prevent you from adding additional classes.
  
  

General Questions About Drop for Non-Payment

What charges are included in the drop criteria?

• Students who owe more than $25 for enrollment fees, non-resident fees, bachelor’s fees, or special course fees (e.g. Dosimetry, Fashion) will be dropped from the unpaid classes. Students who owe only the Student Health and/or Student Representation fees will not be dropped. However, please remember that these are mandatory fees and must be paid to avoid a registration hold.
  
  

If I'm dropped for non-payment, will all my fees be reversed?

• You can expect to receive a 100% reversal on all charges related to enrollment fees for any class that you are dropped from for non-payment of fees. If all classes for the term are dropped, the Student Health and Student Representation fees will also be reversed.
  
  

I was dropped. Why do I have an “Overdue Balance” Service Indicator (hold)?

• When you are dropped from classes for non-payment, you no longer owe the fees for those classes. However, you may still owe the Student Health and/or Student Representation fees, or you may owe a balance from a prior term that causes an Overdue Balance hold. This hold will prevent enrollment in additional classes. The hold will be released once your full balance is paid or you enroll in a payment plan for those charges.
  
  

Do I keep my spot in classes after being dropped for non-payment?

• Unfortunately, no. Your class registrations are canceled entirely, and the seats are made available to other students. You will need to register from scratch, depending on class availability at that time. 
  
  

Which students are protected from Drop for Non-Payment?

Students who meet any of the following criteria are protected from Drop for Non-Payment for the specific term:

• San Diego Promise Students
• Students using veterans benefits
• Students enrolled in a Payment Plan
• Students who owe only Student Health and/or Student Representation fees
• Apprentices
• Current high school students
• Students with anticipated financial aid
  
  

Which Spring 2026 classes are at risk of being dropped for non-payment?

Whether a class is dropped for non-payment depends on its start date. To ensure you keep your preferred schedule, please note the following:

• Classes starting February 2, 2026, or later: These classes will be dropped if fees are not paid by the January 10 deadline. If this happens, you will also be automatically removed from any waitlists you are on.
• Classes starting before February 2, 2026: You will not be dropped from these classes. However, you will still be responsible for the unpaid balance on your student account.

To guarantee your seat in your current classes and maintain your place on all waitlists, we recommend settling your balance in full by 11:59 PM on January 10.

 

If I pay part of my fees, will this protect me from being dropped for non-payment?

• No. While our payment processor Nelnet allows you to make partial payments toward your balance, this does not prevent you from being dropped for nonpayment. To spread out your payments over the semester and prevent being dropped, you must enroll in a Spring 2026 payment plan through Nelnet.

 

WHY AM I BEING CHARGED NON-RESIDENT FEES?

• Your California residency for tuition purposes is determined by questions you answered on your admissions application. California residents are charged $46 per unit. Non-California-resident students are charged an additional $369 per unit.
  
  
• Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to have your status changed to California resident. Or you may qualify for a residency exception that waives the non-resident fees.
  
  
• The Residency team in the Admissions office on campus can answer your questions about residency. Please contact them as soon as possible, so they may assist you.
  
  
• City College Residency                 (619) 388-3475                [email protected]
  Mesa College Residency              (619) 388-2682                 [email protected]
  Miramar College Residency          (619) 388-7844                 [email protected]

WHERE DO I GO IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY FEES?

Contact your college Student Accounting office for questions about fees or about your balance due.