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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 the health fee, student representative fee, transportation fee, and any applicable materials fees — must be paid in full.

If payment is not received by the drop deadlines listed below, students will be dropped from registered classes to make seats available for others seeking to enroll.

Need help? Reach out to A&R for resources if you need support managing your debt and staying on track with your education.

Non-Payment Drop Schedules

Registration Opens Tue, April 14, 2026
Payment Plans Available Fri, July 17, 2026
Students who have not paid in full and have not enrolled in a payment plan may be dropped on the dates below.
Drop Date Applies to Students Who Registered
Wednesday, July 29 April 14 – July 19
Wednesday, August 5 July 20 – July 26
Wednesday, August 12 July 27 – August 2
Wednesday, August 19 August 3 – August 9
🍂 Fall Term Begins Monday, August 24, 2026
Registration Opens Tue, October 13, 2026
Payment Plans Available Tue, November 17, 2026
Students who have not paid in full and have not enrolled in a payment plan may be dropped on the dates below.
Drop Date Applies to Students Who Registered
Wednesday, December 2 October 13 – November 17
Wednesday, December 9 October 13 – November 29
Wednesday, December 16 November 30 – December 6
Monday, December 21 December 7 – December 13
❄️ Winter Break (winter courses will not be subject to Drop for Non-Payment beginning January 4, 2027)
Wednesday, January 13 December 14 – January 3
Wednesday, January 20 January 4 – January 10
Wednesday, January 27 January 11 – January 17
Thursday, January 28 January 18 – January 24
🌱 Spring Term Begins Monday, February 1, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why am I being charged non-resident tuition?

    Residency classification is determined based on responses provided in your admission application. For full details, visit the Residency page.

  • How do I pay my fees?

    Log in to myGateway and go to Tools > Student Tools > Pay Account Balance.

  • How do I remove Non-Resident tuition from my account?

    Contact applicationhelp@fullcoll.edu or visit our live services. You can also visit the Residency page for more information.

  • What if a third party is paying my tuition?

    Contact the Fullerton College Bursar's Office to coordinate the payment before the drop deadline.

If you owe $150 or more and can't pay your full balance by the drop deadline, you can enroll in a Nelnet payment plan.

Payment plans include:

  • A one-time enrollment fee
  • A simple and quick enrollment process
  • Convenient electronic payments
  • Online access to manage your plan anytime

To enroll: Log in to myGateway and go to Tools > Student Tools > Pay Account Balance. Payment plan availability dates are shown in the drop schedule above.

For more details, visit the Payment Plans page.