First Year Transition Program Fees
Start this summer and save
The First Year Transition Academy allows students to start their University of California education from their home, providing enormous savings on out-of-state fees.
Fees for the First Year Transition Academy
- $1,700 USD for Advising and Administration.
This payment holds your spot for the program. - $9,300 USD for course tuition
Includes two payments of $4,650 USD.
Total Program Cost: $12,000 USD
Typically, the in-person total program cost for the fall quarter would be $26,000 USD. You will save up to $14,000 USD. That’s almost a 50 percent cost savings!
You can pay by credit card or Flywire.
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