Financial Aid

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the total amount of money you are expected to need to cover all your school-related expenses; also known as a budget. Students who file the FAFSA are assigned a cost of attendance and their total aid package cannot exceed this annual budget. All items listed in the COA are considered to be good faith estimates and are subject to change. The amounts shown below are based on the academic year (Fall & Spring semesters) for 2025/26.

* Federal rules require housing & food costs to include 3 meals/day, 7 days/week. Actual food costs will vary.

** The amounts listed represent an average cost of course materials, supplies, and equipment.

Additional Information

The estimated cost for tuition and fees is based upon 15 credits during the 2025-2026 academic year (includes fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters). If you plan to enroll for more (or less) than 15 credits, adjust your tuition and fee costs so that you will have a more accurate estimate of your expenses. The book allowance is based upon an average across all programs.

If you receive any federal financial aid, the total amount of financial aid assistance you receive from all sources (includes the Pell Grant, student and parent loans, work-study, scholarships, tuition benefits, athletic scholarships, etc.) cannot exceed your total cost of attendance. If your total amount of financial aid assistance exceeds your COA, federal law requires NWCCD to reduce your financial aid to eliminate the overage. If you borrow federal direct student loans or receive a federal parent plus loan, a loan origination fee component will be included in your total COA.

The student’s actual costs for housing, food, personal expenses, and transportation will vary depending upon the options selected and individual spending habits.

The costs listed in the COA charts above reflect estimates for the average expenses for students in each category. Students who enroll in one of the programs listed on the Tuition and Fees page should anticipate additional costs associated with the purchase of required supplies for the program and will exceed the average amounts listed in the charts above. The additional amounts listed represent an average cost of course materials, supplies, and equipment by program. Instructors of these programs will be able to provide students with a detailed list.