Partial Credit for Spring 2020 Campus-Based Fees

In June of 2020, UC President Janet Napolitano called for all UC campuses to analyze spring 2020 campus-based student fees, and where appropriate and feasible, issue refunds or their equivalents in response to the shift to remote instruction necessitated by public health orders.
 
Following a comprehensive analysis performed with the aid of external accountants, UC Santa Barbara will be issuing financial credits or refunds to UC Santa Barbara students registered during spring 2020. The credits/refunds will range from $32.29 for graduate students to $63.34 for undergraduates. 

On March 15, 2022, refunds for eligible students or recent graduates will be posted to their BARC accounts as a credit. Those with active direct deposit will receive a refund in their bank account as long as there aren’t any other fees outstanding. For those without active direct deposit, the campus will send a check by regular mail to the mailing address listed in GOLD.

The UC Office of the President has published FAQs about the refunds. 

Note. For Summer 2020 and All Future Quarters: Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.