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Unused/Abandoned Credit Policy

Credits may appear on student accounts for different reasons, such as payment discrepancies, eligibility for financial aid, or changes in course registration. Students with a credit balance may carry this amount for two academic years before it is considered abandoned. Credits may be applied to any fees or charges incurred during this period. Any remaining credit which has not been requested for refund will be forfeited at the expiration of this time period.

Outstanding Debt Policy

Students are responsible for all tuition and fees of classes and services for which they are registered. Failure to attend classes will not release a student from this financial obligation to Columbia College. It is the student’s responsibility to drop classes by the applicable deadlines as noted on the student’s class schedule and the posted class description.

Failure to pay all fees may result in restrictions placed on a student’s account to prohibit class registration or access to services on campus. Delinquent outstanding balances may result in the student account being sent to collections.

Chancellor's Office Tax Offset Program (COTOP)

The Chancellor’s Office Tax Offset Program (COTOP) may be used to collect outstanding debts on Columbia student’s account. This program allows MJC to submit outstanding balances to the State of California for collection through the State Franchise Tax Board. Debt is offset or deducted from any state tax refunds and/or lottery winnings the student may be receiving. For more information, please contact Columbia Business Services.