Part-Time & Minimum Enrollment
Part-time & Minimum Enrollment
UC Santa Cruz is a full-time enrollment institution. However, there are certain unique circumstances that may require a student to go Part-Time. In these situations, students would need to be approved for the Official Part-Time Program by the Office of the Registrar to prevent the billing of partial aid.
Students approved for part-time status are required to enroll in 6-10 credits and are eligible for a 50 percent reduction in the Tuition Fee and, if applicable, a 50 percent reduction in the Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. For more information on eligibility requirements, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Students who do not enroll in the Official Part-Time Program and are enrolled in less than 12 credits on the add/drop/swap date of the quarter are required to pay full-time tuition and fees. Students in this scenario will be billed for a portion of their financial aid based on the number of credits enrolled per federal, state and university grant requirements.
Grant funds adjusted to meet the following percentages:
| 9-11 Credits |
75% of the original grant amount |
| 6 - 8 Credits | 50% of the original grant amount |
| 5 or Less Credits | 25% of original Pell Grant, 0% all other aid |
Please note: Per AB 2248, if you are a Cal Grant recipient you must take 15 quarter credits, or 45 quarter credits per academic year to graduate in 4 years.
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