The cost of attendance (COA) is the total amount it will cost to go to college each year, and it is not necessarily the bill that you may get from your college. The COA includes tuition/fees, living expenses (food & housing), allowances for books, supplies, transportation, etc.
Based on the information you and your family provided on the FAFSA and CADAA, a Financial Aid Specialist will be able to determine your financial aid eligibility using both your COA, Student Aid Index (SAI), and Other Financial Assistance (OFA).
Cost of Attendance Formula
The formula for determining a student’s need remains the same, except that EFC has been replaced by SAI and EFA by OFA. When determining a student’s need, an institution will use the following formula:
Cost of Attendance (COA) minus Student Aid Index (SAI) minus Other Financial Assistance (OFA) equals need.
COA – SAI – OFA = Need
*Cost estimates are based on the student's enrollment of 12 units (each Fall and Spring term)
For an estimate, please see the .
2026-2027 Academic Year (Fall 2026, Spring 2027)
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance for 9-Month Budget (In-State Residents)
| Item | Off Campus | With Parent |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$1,404 |
$1,404 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,306 |
$1,306 |
|
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) |
$36,532 |
$21,564 |
|
Transportation |
$1,656 |
$1,206 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$5,706 |
$4,564 |
|
Dependent Care |
- |
- |
|
*Student Loan Fees |
$60 |
$60 |
|
Total |
$46,664 |
$30,104 |
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance for 9-Month Budget (Out-of-State Residents)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$10,374 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,306 |
|
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) |
$36,532 |
|
Transportation |
$1,656 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$5,706 |
|
Dependent Care |
- |
|
*Student Loan Fees |
$60 |
|
Total |
$55,574 |
*Student Loan Fees: The $60 Loan Fee will only be added to a student’s Cost of Attendance if a loan is processed for the student during the 2026-27 academic year.
Student Parents:
Per Assembly Bill 2458, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ provides adjustments to the Cost of Attendance
(COA) for
students with dependent children. This adjustment ensures your financial aid package
more accurately reflects your
actual living and childcare expenses.
Please get in touch with our office to see if you qualify.
Finding Child Care & Programs:
Visit the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Child Development Center
Licensed Care Search: Use the referral hub to look up local licensed family child care homes, infant centers, and preschools.
Early Learning Programs: Contact the for regional early learning opportunities and school district transitional kindergarten (TK) options.
Family Support: Reach out to local networks like for family guidance and community readiness programs.
Financial Help & Subsidies:
Subsidies, sliding-scale options, and state preschool/Head Start programs are available if you qualify based on income.
Call the resource and referral line at 831-757-0775 to check eligibility for reduced-rate payment or free care.