Program Rules and Policies (BPIE)
Please visit the BPIE website for a comprehensive review of program benefits.
The total cost of the BPIE program is approximately $23,369 (per semester)*.
*This estimate is based on an international student who is enrolled in a maximum of 12 units. See detailed fee breakdown below.
Benefits of the program include orientation, Cal 1 Card (student identity card), Bay Area Transportation Pass , one-to-one advising (e.g. academic, professional, visa), as well as program specific activities like workshops, research lab tours, career exploration panels, guest speakers, cultural activities, and more.
Travel, textbooks and living expenses such as housing, meals or transportation are not included. You can expect to budget a minimum of $12,000 USD for living and other expenses each semester (this estimate varies greatly based on personal budgets).
Your fees will be assessed in CalCentral under the "My Finances" tab and must be paid in full by the stated deadline. Failure to make payment in no way excludes a student from financial liability.
BPIE COST DETAILS (per semester)
BPIE Program Fee: $21,900
This fee is nonrefundable after the payment deadline. See below for additional fees and details.
Your fees will be assessed in CalCentral under the "My Finances" tab and must be paid in full by the stated deadline. Failure to make payment in no way excludes a student from financial liability.
Additional fees (in addition to the program fee listed above):
- Registration Fee: $374 (nonrefundable after the start of the term)
- Course Materials Fees are assessed for lab sections. Amount varies based on the course (nonrefundable after the drop deadline). Fees are assessed and due after course enrollment.
- International students must also pay the following fees:
- $125 International Service fee - nonrefundable after the start of the term or after a visa document has been issued, whichever is sooner
- Health insurance fee - required of all full-time students on an Extension-sponsored student visa (assessed at the time of admission & nonrefundable after the start of the term). View health insurance information. In Fall 2026-Spring 2027, the fee will be $970 per semester.
- Additional Tuition: Students who enroll in courses above the program unit maximum will be charged additional per unit fees.
Payment Deadlines:
- Fall 2026 fees are due in full by July 17, 2026.
- Spring 2027 fees are due in full by December 11, 2026.
- Fall 2027 fees are due in full by July 16, 2027.
Failure to pay in full by this deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of your admission.
Cancelation/Withdrawal Policy
Any cancelation or withdrawal from the program must be initiated by the student in their CalCentral Student Dashboard. See: How to cancel or withdraw. To cancel with a refund, students must do so prior to the payment deadline listed above. After this date, the program fee will become non-refundable. Certain fees may be refundable until the start of the term. Please see Concurrent Enrollment Fees for details.
- Exception: If you are denied a student visa to come to the U.S. to participate in the program, a refund of the program fee will be granted. Official proof of denial will be required.