Paying for the Degree
What the AS-to-BS Pathway Costs Estimated enrollment fees for California residents
Estimates use Fullerton College fees for 2026-2027 and the full-time Pathway Map. Fees are set by the state and the district and may change. Check the Fullerton College Fees and Refunds page for current amounts.
Year by year
| Year | Units | Enrollment fees | Health and transportation fees* | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (AS) | 31 lower-division | $1,426 | $64 | $1,490 |
| Year 2 (AS) | 31 lower-division | $1,426 | $64 | $1,490 |
| Year 3 (BS) | 30 upper-division | $3,900 | $64 | $3,964 |
| Year 4 (BS) | 13 upper-division + 15 lower-division electives | $2,380 | $64 | $2,444 |
| Total | 120 | $9,132 | $255 | $9,387 |
*Student health fee of $28 per fall and spring term plus the transportation fee ($3.89 per term at 12 or more units). Parking permits, textbooks, and supplies are not included; many courses in the program use free open educational resources.
How the bachelor's fee works
- Lower-division courses (the AS and the restricted electives) cost the standard $46 per unit.
- Upper-division courses (BUS 300-495B, MATH 320, MATH 321, CIS 370, ENGL 301 F, PHIL 361 F) cost $130 per unit: the $46 enrollment fee plus an $84 baccalaureate fee required by California Education Code § 78042(g)(5).
- The 43 upper-division units total $5,590 in enrollment fees.
Financial aid
- California College Promise Grant (CCPG): waives the $46 per unit enrollment fee for eligible students, including upper-division units. It does not cover the $84 baccalaureate fee, so an eligible student would pay about $3,612 in fees for the 43 upper-division units.
- Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, and Middle Class Scholarship: baccalaureate students may qualify. Complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application each year and meet the March 2 Cal Grant deadline.
- Payment plans are available for fees not covered by financial aid.
- Meet with the Fullerton College Financial Aid Office to confirm eligibility.
Comparison
For the junior and senior years, CSU systemwide tuition for 2026-2027 is $6,838 per year for full-time undergraduates, or about $13,676 for two years, before campus fees. The same two years in this program cost an estimated $6,280 in enrollment fees. At the University of California, systemwide charges for students entering in 2026-2027 are $15,588 per year, or about $31,176 for two years, before housing.
Sources: Fullerton College Fees and Refunds (admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 rates); California Education Code § 78042; California State University Schedule of Tuition and Fees (2026-27); University of California Office of the President, 2026-27 Tuition and Fees. Estimates for California residents; nonresident tuition is $421 per unit plus fees.