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to stop by the International Student Office with or without an
appointment. Students should bring all of their documents (their
passports, stamped I-20’s, and stamped I-94’s) when they first come
to the International Student Office.. Students can call (310) 233-4111
for an appointment. The earlier we meet a student, the earlier we
can begin the registration, assessment, and course selection process.
Maintaining F-1 Status
Harbor College is on the semester system, and there are two
semesters per year, the fall and the spring. Many of the courses at
the college are 3-unit courses, which means, they meet approximately
3 hours each week over the course of a semester. By law, F-1 visa
students are required to take a minimum of 12 units of classes in
each of the two semesters, fall and spring, and complete the classes
with a grade in order to maintain their student status. The college
usually offers a summer session and a winter intersession, though
international students are not required to attend. F-1 students may
work on campus, assuming job availability, with the permission of the
international student advisor. International students, after a minimum
of one year of study, may be eligible to apply to USCIS for permission
to work off campus part time (Pre-Completion Optional Practical
Training) while completing their programs of study or full-time (
Post-Completion Optional Practical Training) after completing their
programs of study.
Estimated Education-Related Expenses for
International Students
Per Semester Per Year
Tuition ($190 x 12) $ 2,280* $ 4,560*
Capital Outlay ($22 x 12) $ 264* $ 528*
Enrollment Fee ($46 x 12) $ 552* $ 1,104*
SEVIS Fee $ 25 $ 50
Health Fee $ 11 $ 22
ASO Student Representation Fee $ 1 $ 2
ASO Membership Fee (optional) $ 10 $ 20
Parking Permit Fee (optional) $ 22 $ 44
Medical Insurance $ 522* $ 1,044*
Total: $ 3,685 $ 7,370
The Health Fee is a fee to support the college health center which
has a full time nurse on duty during the day time to assist with minor
illnesses and referrals.
The Parking Permit Fee is only applicable if student has a car which
he/she parks on campus.
All F-1 Visa (international) students are required to participate in the
medical insurance program. Brochures for this program can be found
in the International Student Office (SSA 131).
Housing and Living Expenses
Actual housing and living expenses vary; however, we estimate that
a frugal student would probably need at least $8,500 per year to live
in the general area with a roommate.
Housing
Harbor College does not have on-campus housing. Most
international students live independently or with roommates in rental
units in adjacent communities such as Harbor City, Lomita, Carson,
San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes
Estates, Rolling Hills, Torrance, Gardena, Redondo Beach, and
Hermosa Beach, though some students may commute from longer
distances because of the college’s proximity to bus lines and the
freeways. Homestays can also be arranged. Check the college website
for links to homestay programs. The International Student Office
posts housing referrals. Students who have not made arrangements
prior to coming usually stay at a nearby hotel for two or three days
until appropriate housing is found.
*These fees are subject to change each July 1.
**These fees are subject to change each January 1.
Tuition, Capital Outlay, and Enrollment Fees are based on a minimum
of 12 units in a semester. The effective cost of 1 unit of classes is $258
per unit as of July 1, 2012 which is the combined non-resident tuition
of $190/unit, the capital outlay fee of $22/unit, and the enrollment
fee of $46/unit.
Note: Textbooks are not included in the above estimate and can range
from $400-$600 per semester. Some students lower textbooks costs
by buying texts used or renting them from reputable providers on
the internet. Students should be certain that they have the correct
edition of each text they purchase or rent.
The Associated Student Organization Representation Fee is a charge
related to student government.
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