Drop for Nonpayment

The San José Evergreen Community College District, which includes Evergreen Valley College and San José City College, has a drop for nonpayment policy that began in summer 2026 and applies to each term.

What Is It?

The San José Evergreen Community College District drops students for nonpayment to help them avoid taking on debt in future terms, limit financial liability, comply with state fiscal mandates, combat fraudulent enrollment, and clear course wait-lists to make the most of the class schedule.

Important Dates

Students who have an outstanding account balance of more than $100 will automatically be dropped from all courses for which they have registered.

Spring Intersession 2027

Spring Intersession 2027 has only one drop for nonpayment date.

  • Drop for Nonpayment – Thursday, December 10, 2026
    • Deadline to make a payment or enter into a payment plan is Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
    • Self-Service online functions will be limited on the drop for nonpayment date for most of the business day

Spring Semester 2027

  • Drop for Nonpayment #1 – Thursday, December 10, 2026
    • Deadline to make a payment or enter into a payment plan is Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
    • Self-Service online functions will be limited on the drop for nonpayment date for most of the business day
  • Drop for Nonpayment #2 – Thursday, January 7, 2027
    • Deadline to make a payment or enter into a payment plan is Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at 4:00 p.m.
    • Self-Service online functions will be limited on the drop for nonpayment date for most of the business day
  • Drop for Nonpayment #3 – Thursday, January 14, 2027
    • Deadline to make a payment or enter into a payment plan is Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 4:00 p.m.
    • Self-Service online functions will be limited on the drop for nonpayment date for most of the business day

Students can avoid being dropped for nonpayment by paying their outstanding account balance in full or by entering into an online payment plan.

How Students Can Pay

Online Payment Plans

Payment plans make it easy to plan, budget and pay tuition on time, interest-free and without any surprises. Students and authorized users can enroll in an available plan and make payments using Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. At this time, only credit or debit cards are accepted. Learn more about online payment plans.

Account Information

Students can view their account information in Self-Service, the online student portal (opens in a new tab). Select “Student Finance” to view the latest statement and make a payment online.

Student Responsibility

Students are responsible for knowing payment deadlines and meeting their financial obligations by the stated deadlines.

Financial Aid

If a student’s outstanding account balance is attributed to the current award year, the student is encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or California College Promise Grant (CCPG) application.

Exemptions

Students are not dropped from courses for nonpayment if they meet one or more of the following conditions:1

  • Student has an unpaid balance under $100
  • Student has an approved payment plan through TouchNet
  • Student is sponsored by a third party and has received confirmation from the college that payment of the anticipated aid is pending
  • Student has anticipated financial aid (e.g., California College Promise Grant awardee)
  • Student has been granted California Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) status by a college’s Admissions & Records Office
  • Student is enrolled in concurrent or dual enrollment courses
  • Student is assigned a fee payment extension by the Admissions & Records Office or Business Services Office
  • Student is identified in Colleague as:2
    • Athlete
    • CalWORKs
    • EOPS
    • Foster Youth
    • International Student
    • Veteran

1 May be subject to change based on legislative, state or district directives.

2 May be subject to change in future terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the drop for nonpayment begin?

The drop for nonpayment began with summer term 2026 and fall semester 2026, and it applies to each term going forward.

What is the maximum dollar amount students can owe to be exempt from the drop for nonpayment?

Students who owe $100 or less are not dropped. Students who owe more than $100 will be dropped for nonpayment.

What fees are counted toward the outstanding balance for students?

All fees count toward a student’s outstanding balance, including, but not limited to, enrollment fees or tuition, health services fee, student activity fee, student representation fee, parking permit fee, class material fees and transportation fee.

Will students be dropped from courses once the course has begun?

No, students cannot be dropped for nonpayment once a course has begun.

Will students who are dropped for nonpayment be able to re-register for classes?

Yes, students can re-register for classes after being dropped for nonpayment, but there is no guarantee they will be able to register for the original classes that were dropped.

What happens to students who are on course wait-lists?

Students on course wait-lists will automatically be moved into the course if a seat is available.

Will students be notified if they are moved from the course wait-list into a course?

Yes, students will receive written notification that they have moved from the course wait-list into a course.

Does the drop for nonpayment apply to both Evergreen Valley College and San José City College?

Yes, the drop for nonpayment applies to both colleges.

Will students with an outstanding balance be able to register for courses in future terms?

No, students with an outstanding balance of more than $100 will have a hold placed on their educational record at both colleges, preventing course registration for future terms.

Why does the District drop students for nonpayment?

To address student debt, comply with state mandates, tackle fraudulent enrollment, and clear course wait-lists to make the most of the class schedule.

What happens if a student does not pay their outstanding balance?

Students may be reported to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Tax Offset Program (COTOP) at the discretion and approval of the San José Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees.

Still Have Questions?

Call 408-288-3700, email sjccbalance@sjcc.edu or visit the Admissions & Records Office on the first floor of the Robert N. Chang Student Center.