MJC Estimated Cost of Attendance 2009-2010

The Financial Aid Office establishes (within Federal, State, and regional guidelines) modest budgets that reflect the average student's costs for a nine month period. Taken into consideration are a variety of conditions, such as living accommodations and special additional costs. Sample Expense Budgets for a full-time student are shown below:

 

                                                     Living with Parents,              All Other Students
                                                    without Dependents
                                                     
Enrollment & Health Fee*                  $722                                         $722
Books and Supplies                           $1,638                                      $1,638
Food and Housing**                           $4,338                                      $10,872
Personal Expenses                            $2,514                                      $2,664
Transportation                                      $1,008                                      $1,008
Total Cost of Attendance                 $10,220                                    $16,904

* Estimates based on 2009-2010 enrollment fees of $26.00 per unit. Out-of-state students are charged an additional $190.00 per unit for tuition.

** Represents costs of meals and basic expenses which family continues to provide while student lives at home. Reasonable documented dependent care expenses may be added to basic cost of attendance.