Drop for Non-Payment - Frequently Asked Questions

 

SBCC has suspended the drop-for-non-payment process for Summer registration for students classified under the following residency statuses:

  • CA residents
  • Out-of-state students who pay Non-Resident tuition

SBCC has suspended the drop-for-non-payment process for Fall 2025 registration for students classified under the following residency statuses:

  • CA residents
  • Out-of-state students who pay Non-Resident tuition

If you register for both Summer 2025 & Fall 2025 terms then you have to pay both terms. 

If you're awaiting financial aid, you can delay payment for Fall 2025. However, since the online system requires full payment, consider dropping Fall 2025 classes, paying the Summer 2025 balance, and re-adding Fall 2025 classes if space permits.

SBCC has suspended the drop for non-payment process for all CA residents and all out-of-state students who pay non-resident tuition for FALL 2025 registration. 

The deadline to pay classes is always 7 days after registration, but if you're waiting for financial aid and can't make the payment by then, you won't be dropped. However, if the balance remains unpaid by the end of October, a hold will be placed on your account, restricting future registration, access to grades, diplomas, and graduation. Failure to pay after 14 months may result in being sent to collections.
SBCC has suspended the drop-for-non-payment process for all California residents and out-of-state students paying non-resident tuition for Fall 2025 registration.

The payment deadline for classes is always 7 days after registration. If payment is not made by this deadline, students will not be automatically dropped from classes. However, if the balance remains unpaid by the end of October, a hold will be placed on the student's account, affecting future registration and access to academic records. Students are responsible for dropping classes they no longer plan to attend. Students will be responsilbe to pay for all classes dropped after the refund deadline.

Email Cashier’s Office (cashiers@sbcc.edu) from your campus email with your K# and we will assess the cause with our IT Department. If spaces are still available in your courses, please re-register as soon as possible while we investigate your account. 

Email Cashier’s Office (cashiers@sbcc.edu) from your campus email with your K# and we will assess the cause with our IT Department.
If you choose to pay both Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 balances, you will receive your full Fall 2025 Financial Aid once it's disbursed, as you've already covered your tuition in full. It's advisable to pay the entire balance upfront to ensure a smooth process when receiving financial aid for Fall 2025.
Email Cashier’s Office (cashiers@sbcc.edu) from your campus email with your K# and we will assist you.
International students have 7 days to pay their balance to avoid being dropped for nonpayment. If you have further questions about your payment deadline, please reach out to your international Student advisor.