Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students with F-1 Visa
2025-2026 Academic Year Estimated Annual Expense
| Budget Items (per one academic year/9 months) | Estimated Cost* |
| Tuition and Enrollment Fees including Nonresident fees**, Health and Student Services. Estimate based on 24 units ($46 enrollment fee per unit + $369 nonresident tuitition per unit = $415 per unit) for 1 academic year. | $9,960 |
| Living Expenses | $15,870 |
| Medical Insurance (Based on 2024-2025 rates) | $1,670 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| TOTAL | $28,500 |
*The actual costs of attendance will vary by student based on the total number of units enrolled each semester.
**Tuition is subject to change without notice. The bank statement submitted as supporting documentation must reflect a balance of $28,500.
Payment Methods
Online
Students may pay online through their account with a credit or debit card. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card are accepted as well as debit cards (with the Visa or MasterCard logo). You may also sign up for a Payment Plan through your SURF account.
How To Pay My Fees Online Tutorial
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Check
Students may pay by check or money order.
Please make out your check to: 美姬社区, include your SURF/Student ID number on the memo line. To mail your check or money order please address it to:
美姬社区 Cashiers Office
M/S # 26
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
In Person
Students may pay in person by check, money order, cash, debit or credit card at:
Oceanside Campus
Cashier's Office/Student Accounts Office
Oceanside Campus
Building 3202
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
Monday 鈥� Thursday 9:00 am 鈥� 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
San Elijo Campus
Administration Office
Building 1100
3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007
Monday 鈥� Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Monthly Payment Plan
Payment plans allow students to pay their fees in installments and are available for currently enrolled students. Open enrollment begins on the first day of registration.
For Summer and Fall, payment plans are available beginning May. For Spring, payment plans are available begining November.
- To access the Payment Plan log into your SURF portal
- Click on the 鈥楩inancial Account tile鈥�, 鈥楳ake a Payment鈥�
- Select 鈥楶ayment Plans.
- You will be able to view a breakdown of your current balance due and enroll in the plan.
- There is a $25 enrollment processing fee due at the time of enrollment and will be accessed per each payment plan.
- Payment plans allow students to set up automatic withdrawals.
- If your payment plan becomes delinquent, there is a $10 late fee which is accessed at the time of the next payment due.
- Final payments are due before the end of the term.
- Monthly billing dates may be viewed at the time of enrollment and are due on the 15th of every month.
Additional information on payment plans.
Wire Transfer
Wire transfer are only accepted for:
- Tuition and Enrollment Fees
- Health Center Fee
- Student Activities Fee
- Student ID card Fee
Do not wire transfer money until you have officially been accepted to the program, received your I-20, and have secured an F-1 Visa.
Incoming wires are subject to Federal Wire System charges of $18 or SWIFT network charges of $19. Charges may change without prior notice.
Credit to: 美姬社区
Bank Name: Bank of America
Routing #: 026-009593
Swift #: BofAUS3N
IBAN #: n/a
Acct #: 0184700758
Required personal information: student鈥檚 name, passport number, and SURF/Student ID.
Questions regarding Payment Information?
Contact the Cashiers Office 1.760.795.6835 or email cashier@miracosta.edu
