Estimated Cost of Attendance

Most financial aid awards are based on demonstrated financial need, which is the difference between the cost of attendance and the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) (e.g., Cost of Attendance - EFC = Need). The EFC is determined from the information reported on the FAFSA. All awards are subject to availability of funds.

Ex. Cost of Attendance (COA) =   $15,000
Expected Family Contribution =   $10,000
Remaining Need = $ 5,000

Note: Cost of Attendance for a school is not a bill that you or your parent(s) will need to pay for school. This is simply a school generated budget based on what we determine it would cost for a potential student to support themselves, while going to school, for a 9-months Academic year period. The only costs that you are directly responsible for paying for school would be what we consider "Institutional Costs" (Tuition, Books & Fees). All other budget items in the cost of Attendance will vary based on your specific circumstances

How are Student Budgets Established?

In order to promote equity and inclusion among our student populations, budgets have been established and are applied to all applicants. This means that all students with similar circumstances will receive the same allowance for registration fees, books, supplies, rent, food, transportation, and personal expenses, regardless of being a financial aid recipient or not. Exceptions may be made to the budget in cases where special needs can be shown and documented.

2024-2025 9-Month Student Budgets

COA Component CA. Resident
With Parents
CA. Resident
Off-Campus
Non - Resident
With Parents
Non - Resident
Off-Campus
International
Students
VA - Chap. 33
With Parents
VA - Chap. 33
Off-Campus
Direct vs.
Indirect Cost
Enrollment Fee $1,104 $1,104 $9,696 $9,696 $9,696 $1,104 $1,104 Direct
Student Fee $42 $42 $42 $42 $42 $42 $42 Direct
Books and Supplies $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Indirect
Food $8,100 $8,100 $8,100 $8,100 $8,100 $8,100 $8,100 Indirect
Housing $6,750 $13,500 $6,750 $13,500 $13,500     Indirect
Transportation $1,791 $1,962 $1,791 $1,962 $1,962 $1,791 $1,962 Indirect
Personal/Misc $4,059 $4,968 $4,059 $4,968 $4,968 $4,059 $4,968 Indirect
International -
Mandatory Medical Insurance
        $1,000      
Totals $23,846 $31,676 $32,438 $40,268 $40,268 $17,096 $18,176  

Resident & Non-Resident Tuition*

Resident Enrollment Fee is $46 per unit.

Non-Resident Enrollment Fee is $381.00 per unit, plus $46 per unit enrollment fee. Tuition for non-residents of California are higher. See Fees / Tuition information for the current semester on the Admissions and Records website.

VA Students Receiving BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) **

Per Federal regulations, students receiving BAH through their Chapter 33 military benefit have their cost for housing excluded from their Cost of Attendance budget, since this expense is being paid for from a third-party source.

Direct vs. Indirect Costs***

Direct costs are those costs paid directly to the college and billed through your Delta student account. These include items such as Enrollment Fees, as well as Student Fees. Direct costs are different from the estimated Cost of Attendance.

Indirect costs will not appear on your bill, but are estimated expenses associated with going to college and should be included in your budget. These include items like Books, Transportation, Personal Expenses, and Room & Board.

The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of expenses based on what the College determines it would cost a student to support themselves while attending college, and includes BOTH your Direct & Indirect costs.

Additional Mandatory Fees

These Fees may be added to Student Budget if required for student's course of study upon submission of appropriate written documentation to the Financial Aid Office.

Dependent/Child Care & Student with Dependents Expenses

May be added to the Student Budget upon submission of appropriate written documentation to the Financial Aid Office, and if those expenses exceed the are greater than what has been accounted for in the existing COA.

Increased Medical and/or Disabled Student Expenses

These items may be added to a Student Budget for services and equipment, NOT covered by assisting agencies and/or existing Insurance coverage, upon submission of appropriate written documentation to the Financial Aid Office.

Transportation Costs

May be adjusted for those Out-of-State students who need to travel home during holiday breaks.