Admissions and Records

Drop for Non-Payment Policy for Non-Resident Tuition

(AP5020, AP5030)

Non-resident fees are due within 72 hours of registration. Non-Resident fees including health fee, student representative fee, transportation fee, and any materials fees must be paid in full. If payments are not received by the dates listed below, students will be dropped from registered classes to make seats available for other students seeking to enroll.

Please keep in mind that assistance is available! Reach out to A&R for resources if you need support managing your debt and staying on track with your education. Your well-being is important to us, and we’re here to help you succeed.

Drop for Non-Payment FAQs:

Why am I being charged non-residency tuition?

Residency classification for Fullerton College applicants is determined based on various responses provided in the admission application.

For more information regarding residency classification visit our Residency page.

What is the process for removing the Non-Resident tuition from my account?

For questions about your non-resident fees, please contact applicationhelp@fullcoll.edu or visit our live services and we can help!

For more information regarding residency classification visit our Residency page.

What steps should I take if I have a third party paying for my tuition?

If you are having a third party pay for your fees please be sure to contact Fullerton College Bursars to coordinate the payment.

When will I be dropped for non-payment from my Winter/Spring 2025 courses?

Winter/Spring 2025 Non-Payment drop schedule for Non-resident fees

Winter/Spring 2025 Registration Begins Wednesday, October 30, 2025

Students who have not paid their total account balance for non-resident tuition will be dropped for non-payment of fees as follows:

Drop Date Registration Dates
Wed Nov 6 Reg dates Wed Oct 30 to Fri Nov 1
Wed Nov 13 Reg dates Sat Nov 2 to Fri Nov 8
Wed Nov 20 Reg dates Sat Nov 9 to Fri Nov 15
Thanksgiving Week
Wed Dec 4 Reg dates Sat Nov 16 to Fri Nov 29
Wed Dec 11 Reg dates Sat Nov 30 to Fri Dec 6
Tues Dec 17 (Winter intersession begins Wed Dec 18) Reg dates Sat Dec 7 to Fri Dec 13
Winter Break
Wed Jan 8 Reg dates Sat Dec 14 to Fri Jan 3
Wed Jan 15 Reg dates Sat Jan 4 to Fri Jan 10
Wed Jan 22 Reg dates Sat Jan 11 to Fri Jan 17
Tues Jan 28 (Jan 29 holiday) Reg dates Sat Jan 18 to Fri Jan 24

Spring 2025 courses begin on Monday, February 3, 2025.

How do I pay my fees?

You can pay your total balance, simply log in to myGateway and navigate to Tools>Student Tools>Pay Account Balance.

How can I sign-up for a payment plan?

If you are unable to pay your total balance, sign up for a payment plan!

Payment Plans:

We are here to help! If you are unable to pay the balance due for your classes by the scheduled drop for non-payment deadlines and have a balance of $150 or more, you can establish a payment plan.

A Nelnet payment plan offers these great features:

  • A one-time enrollment fee.
  • A simple enrollment process.
  • Convenient electronic payments.
  • Easy access to manage your payment plan online.

Get started today: ENROLL NOW!
To sign up log into myGateway and navigate to Tools > Student Tools > Pay Account Balance

Winter/Spring 2025 Non-Payment drop schedule for Non-resident fees

Winter/Spring 2025 Registration Begins Wednesday, October 30, 2025

Students who have not paid their total account balance for non-resident tuition will be dropped for non-payment of fees as follows:

Drop Date Registration Dates
Wed Nov 6 Reg dates Wed Oct 30 to Fri Nov 1
Wed Nov 13 Reg dates Sat Nov 2 to Fri Nov 8
Wed Nov 20 Reg dates Sat Nov 9 to Fri Nov 15
Thanksgiving Week
Wed Dec 4 Reg dates Sat Nov 16 to Fri Nov 29
Wed Dec 11 Reg dates Sat Nov 30 to Fri Dec 6
Tues Dec 17 (Winter intersession begins Wed Dec 18) Reg dates Sat Dec 7 to Fri Dec 13
Winter Break
Wed Jan 8 Reg dates Sat Dec 14 to Fri Jan 3
Wed Jan 15 Reg dates Sat Jan 4 to Fri Jan 10
Wed Jan 22 Reg dates Sat Jan 11 to Fri Jan 17
Tues Jan 28 (Jan 29 holiday) Reg dates Sat Jan 18 to Fri Jan 24

Spring 2025 courses begin on Monday, February 3, 2025.