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Investing in Your Future

A college education may be one of the most valuable investments you can make. To help you plan for your education, we have outlined the costs, including tuition and fees. 

Understanding this financial commitment can better prepare you to make choices that align with your educational and career goals.
 

Financial Obligation & Payment

Students are expected to have a plan to cover all educational expenses and fees.

  • Students must drop classes by the refund deadline on the class schedule or class description. Failing to attend class does not excuse students from the financial obligation to Modesto Junior College.
  • Unpaid fees may lead to restrictions on signing up for classes, using school services, or transferring the student account to an authorized collections agency.

Fees & Tuition

Information about student fees and tuition for the 2024/2025 school year may be found in the MJC 2024/2025 course catalog.

Fees are subject to change by action of the California State Legislature.

Submitting Optional Fee Waivers

Each semester, students may choose to waive the optional Student Representation and/or Student Activity fees by submitting a completed Optional Fee Waiver Form. Students may waive fees only for semesters they are currently enrolled. Fees may not be waived for past terms.

Cost of Attendance

MJC Financial Aid establishes (within Federal, State, and regional guidelines) modest budgets that reflect the average student's costs for a nine month period. Sample Expense Budgets are available at MJC Financial Aid - Cost of Attendance.