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Cost of Attendance

The cost of Transfer Edge is variable, depending on the number of units that you choose to take and the housing option you select. A variety of scholarships, grants, and incentives are offered to make this program financially accessible for everyone! For more information, visit Financial Aid & Savings. 

Commuter and Residential Options

As a Transfer Edge student, you can choose between commuter and residential options when planning your summer experience. Commuter students are expected to have local accommodations and reliable transportation to campus each day. Residential students live in the UC Santa Barbara El Dorado Apartments for the duration of the program and have the option to enjoy meals in the campus dining commons (though the apartments feature full kitchens!). For more details on the commuter and residential options, please explore Student Life. For information about affordability options, please visit Financial Aid & Savings

Cost Breakdown

Commuter Option

Fixed Costs

  • $546.69 Campus-based fee

  • $100.00 Program deposit (applied to unit fees when program begins)

  • $50.00 Non-refundable programming and activity fee

  • $25.00 Non-refundable application fee

  • $39.80 Student technology fee 

  • $494.59 Student Health Insurance (UC SHIP)*

Variable Costs

  • $279.00 Per-unit course fee (6 units min.)

Optional Costs

  • Summer Meal Plan: varies based on selection

 

 

Residential Option

Fixed Costs

  • $546.69 Campus-based fee

  • $100.00 Program deposit (applied to unit fees when program begins)

  • $50.00 Non-refundable programming and activity fee

  • $25.00 Non-refundable application fee

  • $39.80 Student technology fee 

  • $494.59 Student Health Insurance (UC SHIP)*

Variable Costs

  • $279.00 Per-unit course fee (6 units min.)

  • $1,142 Apartment in El Dorado Apartments

    • Based on a six-week residency, with two occupants per room. Rates and occupancy are subject to change.

  • Summer Meal Plan: varies based on selection

*All UC students are required to have medical insurance. Click to learn more about UC SHIP or review coverage waiver processes and deadlines.

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"Though I did not receive any financial aid, I was able to lower the cost of coming here greatly by taking at least 12 units and only taking courses that had scholarship opportunities. This allowed me to have both of my classes for free and my housing cost greatly reduced."
Ryan Yim, Linguistics
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