Drop for Non-Payment FAQ

Students are required to pay their fees upon registration or set up a payment plan per VCCCD Board Policy 5030. A student who has not paid their fees or set up a payment plan by the start of the term will be dropped from their classes. This prevents students from accumulating debt and ensures seat availability for others wanting to register for the course.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Please take one of the following actions to ensure you are not dropped:

Pay your enrollment fees in full upon registration.
Set up a payment plan through the MyVCCCD student portal or contact the Student Business Office.
Ensure any financial aid or other exemptions are in place and active.

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Students with an unpaid balance from prior semesters must pay their full balance before they can register for the Spring 2025 semester. If you have an outstanding balance, a hold will be placed on your account preventing registration for future terms until the balance is paid in full.

You can view your balance and payment options in the MyVCCCD student portal.

The drop process for unpaid Spring 2025 enrollment fees starts on December 17, 2024.
From October 28, 2024 - December 16, 2024, we will run an audit on outstanding balances. During this period, you will receive daily reminders about unpaid balances, but you will not be dropped.
Starting on December 17, 2024, if you have not paid or set up a payment plan, you will begin to be dropped from your classes, starting with the most recent and highest unit courses. It drops courses until the outstanding balance is at zero.

Students meeting any of the following criteria are exempt:

Active payment plan
Dual enrollment students (K–12)
Receiving financial aid
Verified military connected students using GI Bill ® benefit

The amount of time a student must pay will vary depending on how far in advance they register before the start date of the class. Students have up to 7 days to pay their balance to avoid being dropped for non-payment. For example, if you register for a class on 9/5 that starts on 9/20 and are notified of non-payment, your grace period will be 7 days. Once the class has started, students will have 1 day to pay for their classes.

Enrollment Type	Enroll Prior to start of class	Enroll on or after start of class
Regular Enrollment	Up to 7 Days*	1 Day
Reinstatement (dropped but reinstated by instructor)	7 Days	7 Days
Registered via the Waitlist	7 Days	7 Days

*The duration of the grace period depends on the start date of the class. A student that registers 3 days before the class starts will only have 3 days to pay.

All enrollment fees must be paid in full to avoid being dropped from your class. Currently, there is no balance threshold, meaning any unpaid balance could result in a drop.

No. The drop for nonpayment process only considers enrollment fees (per unit charge and non-resident tuition) when making that determination. Students who only owe miscellaneous fees will not be dropped.

No. You will not be able to see your registration date until the hold is cleared. Once that’s resolved, you can check your registration date in the MyVCCCD student portal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How can I avoid being dropped for non-payment?

2. What happens if I have an unpaid balance from previous semesters?

3. When does the drop process for unpaid Spring 2025 enrollment fees start?

4. Who is exempt from the drop for non-payment process?

5. What is the grace period to pay for classes?

6. Can I re-enroll in a class I was dropped from for non-payment?

7. What if I only have a small balance due?

8. Will non-resident students also be dropped for non-payment?

9. I still owe fees for the miscellaneous fees (i.e. Health Fee, Student Center Fee), will I be dropped if those fees are still pending?

10. Can I view my registration date if I have a hold on my account?

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