Pay for Only 8

For Summer Session 2025, we are offering a full-time fee incentive program for all current and incoming UC students*. Students will need to pay for up to only 8 units in per unit course fees.

What is Pay for Only 8?

For Summer Session 2025, we are offering a full-time fee incentive program for all current and incoming UC students*. Students will need to pay for up to only 8 units in per unit course fees.

For example, a current UCI undergraduate student enrolling on time in 12 units of coursework will pay $2,232 in course fees ($279/unit x 8 units), a $194 campus fee, $48 eTech Fee ($4/unit), plus any applicable course materials fees.

*Please note that the full-time fee incentive program does not apply to visiting non-UC students, to special programs charging a program fee in lieu of course fees, and any courses with other applicable discounts (such as independent study courses). Fees other than course fees will be charged according to the appropriate deadlines and policies for enrollments beyond 8 units. Course fees are pending final approval by the Regents of the University of California and are subject to change at any time for all campuses, including UC Irvine.

2025 Session Dates

Session 1: Jun 23 – Jul 30
10-Week: Jun 23 – Aug 29
Session 2: Aug 4 – Sept 10

Helpful Info

Learn How You Can Save Money this Summer

You’ve heard about Pay for Only 8, but are you curious about what it is and how it works? Watch our brief video explanation.

Daily Routine of an Online Student

Matthew and Benjamin are both taking summer courses, but Matthew is taking on-campus courses while Benjamin is taking online courses. See their different daily routines!

Online Courses and Pay for Only 8

Wondering if online courses count towards Pay for Only 8? They do! So whether you’re studying from the comforts of home (or anywhere else), enjoy the flexibility of online courses while saving money.