Access ID/Debit Card

The Access ID/Debit Card is the primary UCSB student ID card. Students can opt to activate their cards into personal Access debit accounts, which work like a credit card in reverse; after making a deposit, purchases are automatically deducted from the balance in the account. Access is accepted at: UCSB Bookstore, UCen Post Office/Cashier, Associated Students Notetaking, Associated Students Cashier, Parking Services pay stations, all campus dining/food facilities as well as select off-campus vendors. The Access ID/Debit card has a one time processing charge of $15.00. Information: UCen Business Center, UCen lower level, Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm; (805) 893-7141.

Billing

The Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Collections (BARC) Office maintains student monthly BARC Statements for charges, including Registration Fees, University-owned housing, Student Health services and library fines. Gaucho E-Bill is the electronic bill presentment system employed to notify students of their financial obligation to the University. Billing Statements are not mailed to students or parents.

Gaucho E-Bill–All students are sent an e-mail to their U-Mail account. The e-mail includes a link to a secure site where the student is prompted to authenticate themselves using their UCSB NetID and Password.

We highly recommend that ALL STUDENTS authorize their parent as a PARENT USER. Parent Users receive all Gaucho E-Bill Notifications and have the ability to access and pay on-line.

We highly recommend that ALL STUDENTS authorize their parent as a PARENT USER. Parent Users receive all Gaucho E-Bill Notifications and have the ability to access and pay on-line.

1. Go to: https://mybarc.ucsb.edu
2. Select: Gaucho E-Bill
3. Select: Parent Users – Add New
4. Create: Parent User Login
5. Input: Parent Email Address
6. Create: Password
7. Provide: Parent with their Parent User Login and Password

Once a STUDENT has created Parent User Login and Password, then a PARENT can access the site as follows:

1. Go to: https://mybarc.ucsb.edu
2. Select: Login to Gaucho E-Bill Website
3. Enter: Parent User Login
4. Enter: Password

Fee Payment Deadlines–UCSB Registration Fees are billed on a quarterly basis. Students and Parent Users are sent an email notification one month prior to payment deadlines. The Registration Fee payment schedule is as follows:

Fall Quarter fees will be due September 15, 2008
Winter Quarter fees will be due December 15, 2008
Spring Quarter fees will be due March 15, 2009

Acceptable Forms of Payment - Payments may be made by electronic check (Gaucho E-Bill), conventional check, cash, or money order.

Avoid Late Payment–Payments need to be RECEIVED by the due date to avoid losing space in registered classes and having late payment charges assessed. Please be sure to allow for sufficient mailing time (recommendation – 7 days prior to the payment deadline).

Payment Plans–Payment plans are available to students who are unable to meet their financial obligations by the specified deadline. Students may contact the Billing Office for further information at (805) 893-3756 or on the web at www.barc.ucsb.edu

2008-2009 Estimated Student Budget (Nine Months) (subject to change without notice)

The following chart represents the cost of attendance figures that the UCSB Financial Aid Office will use for the 2008-2009 academic year and is subject to change without notice. Some of these figures are fixed (such as student fees, non-resident tuition, and on-campus room and board). For those figures that are averages, your actual costs may vary in some or all those categories (as each individual will have spending patterns that vary from these average figures).

Budget: Undergraduate California Resident On-Campus*
Student Fees	$7,126
Other Undergraduate Fees	$1,447
Books And Supplies	$1,549
Rent	$9,409
Food	$2,449
Utilities	$279
Telephone	$348
Transportation	$1,168
Health Care Allowance	$920
Personal Expenses	$1,758
Total	$26,453

*Non-residents pay an additional $20,021 in tuition/fees.

Financial Aid

As the cost of higher education continues to increase, more parents and students are seeking financial assistance. Although UCSB is a relatively low-cost public institution, the financial and budgetary adjustments required of families can be difficult. While the family is expected to take primary responsibility for the cost of the college education, many are unable to meet the full cost of attendance. Although the priority filing date for UCSB campus-based aid for 2008-2009 was March 2, 2008, students may still apply for the Pell Grant and for the federal Direct Loans (including Parent Loans) by completing the 2008-09 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It can be filed electronically on the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Financial Aid Office is open from 9:00am-11:50am and 1:00pm-4:00pm weekdays. The website address is www.finaid.ucsb.edu.

Personal computers are recognized as a part of a student’s educational expenses by the UCSB Financial Aid Office. As a result, financial aid recipients may qualify for additional financial aid to assist with the costs associated with the purchase of a computer, monitor, and printer. To qualify, computer purchases must be made by the student after September 15, 2008. This program is intended to assist students who do not have a computer, not for students who want to upgrade or replace their computer. In order to apply, students must complete a form called the “Student Request for a Budget Increase-Computer.” This form will be available on the “Forms” tab on the Financial Aid Office web site in October. Purchase receipts must be submitted along with the form to the Financial Aid Office in order to qualify for additional financial aid. Purchase receipts must be from a recognized computer dealer; purchases made from private parties will not be accepted. Due to limited availability of funds, these expenses will be funded with student and/or parent loans. For more information, please contact the UCSB Financial Aid Office.

Working: Pros and Cons

The university experience includes academics, extracurricular activities, and for many students, a job. Should a student work throughout college? Will it interfere with academics or enhance the quality of education? Ultimately, the best decision regarding employment depends on the individual. It may be wise to experience at least one quarter at UCSB before seeking employment; however, some students may not find it difficult to work during their first quarter. National studies have found that students who work a reasonable number of hours per week (10-15) earn as good or better grade point averages than non-working students. Part-time employment can be an important part of the educational process, enabling many students to meet others and learn time management skills. Career Services provides an on-line service for students who are seeking part-time or full-time work, as well as temporary, vacation and career-oriented positions. The Kiosk, UCSB’s student handbook, is also a useful resource for locating employment on campus. Another important resource is the student-run newspaper, the Daily Nexus, in which many on-campus departments advertise open positions. Students can also visit Career Services for information about off campus jobs. If a student receives a financial aid offer, part of the award package may include Work-Study. The Work-Study Program allows students who have demonstrated genuine financial need to acquire part-time employment on-campus, at varying hourly rates. There are also many on-campus jobs available to students who are not on Work-Study. Many residence halls offer part-time job opportunities at competitive wages. Most of the on-campus employers allow students the flexibility to choose hours that do not conflict with their current class schedules.

Local Banking Services

Many students find it important to establish a checking or savings account with a bank service if they don’t already have one. Below is a list of banking services that are available in the Goleta and Isla Vista communities. For convenience it may be to the student’s advantage to establish an account with a banking service that maintains automated teller machines (ATMs) on the UCSB campus, such as Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America or Golden One Credit Union. With many students receiving financial aid and working part time jobs, it is a good idea to have the security of a local savings or checking account along with the convenience of an ATM card. Local personal checks are accepted by most area businesses. Some students do establish credit card accounts while in college, but parents should discuss responsible use of credit cards and the potential for accumulation of debt.

Bank of America

• I.V. Banking Center
  907 Embarcadero Del Norte
  Isla Vista 93117 (ATM only)
• Goleta Branch
  5892 Calle Real
  Goleta 93117
  (805) 564-2064

• Goleta Branch
  5658 Calle Real
  Goleta 93117
  (805) 564-0268

• Goleta Branch
  5676 Calle Real
  Goleta 93117
  (805) 964-9958

• Goleta Branch
  5186 Hollister
  Goleta 93117
  (805) 964-6977

• Goleta Branch
  5956 Calle Real
  Goleta 93117
  (805) 967-0451

• Goleta Branch
  52 N Fairview
  Goleta 93117
  1 (800) 788-7000
  (805) 964-8637

• On campus at the UCen UCSB (ATM only)
  
  
• Goleta Branch
  195 N Fairview
  Goleta 93117
  1 (800) 869-3557
  
  
• 6530A Pardall
  Isla Vista 93117
  1 (800) 869-3557