Cost of Attendance

Understanding Your Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the educational and living expenses associated with
attending Santiago Canyon College (SCC). It includes not only enrollment fees, books, and supplies,
but also basic living expenses such as food, housing, transportation, and personal expenses.

Keep in mind that enrollment fees and other student fees are direct costs paid to the college. The
remaining expenses are indirect costs that vary based on each student's individual circumstances
and lifestyle.

SCC uses two Cost of Attendance budgets: one for students living with their parents and one for
students living independently off campus. These budgets represent estimated average expenses for
students attending SCC. Your actual costs may vary and may be higher or lower than the amounts
shown.

For a more personalized estimate of your out-of-pocket costs after grants, scholarships, and other
financial aid are applied, use our Net Price Calculator.

 

Annual Cost for California Resident

 

Length of academic year

 

*All students who submit a FAFSA or CADAA will have their budgets calculated as “Living with Parent(s)”.

**Students not living with parents can update their student budget in Self-Service by selecting the housing option “off-campus” to receive the Off-Campus student budget.

*** Students who support dependent children may request an increase to their Cost of Attendance by submitting a Student Parent Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form.

 

Annual Cost of Attendance for Non-Resident

 

Length of academic year

 

Detailed Cost of Education

(Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 / Summer 2027)

 

Detailed Cost of Education

(Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 / Summer 2026)

 

Cost of Attendance for Student Parents

Student parents may request an adjustment to their cost of attendance for additional expenses
related to food, housing, transportation, and dependent care. Please contact the Financial Aid Office
for more information.

 

Please Note:

• Cost of Attendance (COA) budgets are estimates used to determine financial aid eligibility and
  are not a bill from the college.
• Actual expenses will vary based on a student’s living arrangement, enrollment status, program
  of study, and personal spending choices.
• COA budgets assume full-time enrollment (12 units per semester) during the Fall and Spring
  terms unless otherwise noted.
• Housing and food allowances differ depending on whether a student lives with
  parents/relatives or off campus.
• Tuition and fee estimates are based on the current California resident enrollment fee per unit
  and are subject to change.
• Books and supplies costs are estimated averages and may vary by program.
• Transportation and personal expenses are estimated amounts and are not billed by the
  college.