Cost of Attendance
How Is My Financial Need Determined?
The federal government standardizes the exact calculations used to determine Expected Family Contribution. This means that your contribution would be assessed in the same way no matter what school you attended. Actual awards can vary by school because of the differences in cost. The methodology used can be explained with the following calculation:
Cost of Attendance
Minus EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
Equals Financial Need
Santa Barbara City College
2009-2010 Student Expense Budgets
(Cost of Attendance) As of April 3, 2009- Subject to Change
Since these are standard budgets, they do not represent the actual costs each student will spend. They do, however, represent the maximum aid we can award a student. We suggest students develop their own budgets before beginning school. Here is a worksheet to help you do that.
California Resident Living Away From Home Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) More Than Half Time (6 units +)
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Fees1 |
$646 |
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Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
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Room and Board3 |
$10,872 |
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Personal Expenses |
$2,826 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,170 |
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TOTAL |
$17,152 |
California Resident Living At Home With Parents Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) More Than Half Time (6 units +)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board3 |
$4,338 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$3,096 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,044 |
|
TOTAL |
$10,762 |
Non Resident Living Away From Home Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) More Than Half Time (6 units +)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board3 |
$10,872 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$2,826 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,170 |
|
Out of State Tuition5 |
$5,320 |
|
TOTAL |
$22,472 |
Non Resident Living At Home With Parents Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) More Than Half Time (6 units +)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board3 |
$4,338 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$3,096 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,044 |
|
Out of State Tuition5 |
$5,320 |
|
TOTAL |
$16,082 |
California Resident Living Away From Home Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) Less Than Half Time (<6 units)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board |
$0 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$0 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,170 |
|
TOTAL |
$3,454 |
California Resident Living At Home With Parents Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) Less Than Half Time (<6 units)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board |
$0 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$0 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,044 |
|
TOTAL |
$3,328 |
Non Resident Living Away From Home Two Semesters (Fall and Spring)Less Than Half Time (6 units)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board |
$0 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$0 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,170 |
|
Out of State Tuition5 |
$5,320 |
|
TOTAL |
$8,774 |
Non Resident Living At Home With Parents Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) Less Than Half Time (<6 units)
|
Fees1 |
$646 |
|
Books and Supplies2 |
$1,638 |
|
Room and Board |
$0 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$0 |
|
Transportation4 |
$1,044 |
|
Out of State Tuition5 |
$5,320 |
|
TOTAL |
$8,648 |
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1: Fees: Represents the cost of enrollment fees at $20 per unit for 14 units per semester for two semesters, Student Health Fees at $17 per semester for two semesters and Transportation Fee at $26 per semester for two semesters. |
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2: Books and Supplies: Includes books, educational supplies, course materials, and computer-related expenses excluding the purchase of a personal computer. |
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3: Room and Board: Includes rent, food, snacks, household supplies and utilities. |
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4: Transportation: Represents travel to and from parent's residence and transportation costs to and from class and work (e.g., bus fare, gasoline, tolls, parking) |
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5: Out of State Tuition: Represents the cost of Out of State Tuition at $190 per unit for 14 units per semester for two semesters. |
