Student Fees Overview

Campus-Based Fees

Fees established at UCLA to support student programs, services, facilities, and educational resources. Campus-based fees include Referenda Fees, Course Materials and Services Fees, and Other Campus-Based Fees.

Course Materials and Services Fees

Fees that cover costs specific to a course, such as materials and supplies, instructional software, use of specialized equipment, field trips, and other educational resources or experiences that directly support course instruction.

Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST)

Additional tuition charged to students in certain professional degree programs to support instruction and maintain program quality. PDST amounts vary by program and campus, and Regents’ policy requires that at least one third of any new PDST increase be used for student financial aid, with the remainder supporting academic quality in professional schools.

Self Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs (SSGPDP)

Graduate professional programs funded by program revenues, such as student charges, rather than state support. These programs are designed to serve additional students and workforce needs and primarily enroll professionals seeking to advance their careers, including working professionals, mid career students, international students, and those supported by employers.

Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) Deposit

A deposit submitted by an admitted student as formal confirmation that they intend to enroll. Submitting a SIR deposit allows the University to reserve the student's place in the entering class, and the deposit will count toward a student's tuition upon enrollment. If a student ultimately does not choose to enroll, the SIR deposit will not be refunded.

Student Services Fee

A systemwide fee established by the Regents that supports services that enhance student life outside the classroom, including health and wellness services, social and cultural programs, campus life activities, and educational and career support. The fee funds student services at UCLA.

Student User Fees

Voluntary, usage based fees charged only to students who choose to use specific services, programs, or supplies. These fees help cover the cost of services not already funded through mandatory student fees or other sources.