Cost of Attendance
FINANCIAL AID STANDARD STUDENT BUDGET
2026-2027 COST OF EDUCATION
| ENROLLMENT: SIX OR MORE UNITS |
Living with Parent(s) | Away from Parent(s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | 4.5 months 1 Semester |
9 months 2 Semesters |
12 months 3 semesters |
4.5 months 1 Semester |
9 months 2 Semesters |
12 months 3 Semesters |
| Fees | $612 | $1,224 | $1,836 | $612 | $1,224 | $1,836 |
| Books/Supplies | $653 | $1,305 | $1,740 | $653 | $1,305 | $1,740 |
| Food/Housing | $6,269 | $12,537 | $16,716 | $13,950 | $27,900 | $37,200 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,282 | $4,563 | $6,084 | $2,853 | $5,706 | $7,608 |
| Transportation | $828 | $1,656 | $2,208 | $828 | $1,656 | $2,208 |
| TOTAL | $10,644 | $21,285 | $28,584 | $18,896 | $37,791 | $50,592 |
| Upper Division Fees | $1,008 | $2,016 | $3,024 | $1,008 | $2,016 | $3,024 |
| Total BS Program | $11,652 | $23,301 | $31,608 | $19,904 | $39,807 | $53,616 |
Enrollment Fees: $46.00 per unit, no maximum, based on 12 units per semester
Upper Division Fees: $84 per unit, based on 12 units per semester, Bachelor Program only.
Health/Accident Fee: $27.00 per semester, Fall and Spring | $23.00 for the Summer semester
Transportation Fee: $9.00 per semester, 6 units or more. Less than 6 units and Summer varies.
A full list of fees can be found at https://www.valleycollege.edu/admissions-records/admissions/enroll_fees.php.
Non-Resident Tuition: Non-Resident Tuition will be added to the Cost of Education depending on the number of units the student is enrolled in. Non-residents pay the resident enrollment fee, the non-resident tuition fee, and the capital outlay fee per unit. Upper division fees will be charged if applicable.
Resident Enrollment Fee: $46.00 per unit, no maximum
Non-Resident Tuition: $400.00 per unit, no maximum
Capital Outlay Fee: $200.00 per unit, no maximum
$646.00 per semester unit, as of Fall 25
Non-Resident Tuition Budget for Less than Half-Time Enrollment
A non-resident enrolled in 6 units or less for one semester will not be charged non-resident
tuition.
LESS THAN HALF-TIME BUDGETS: No adjustments will be made for less than half-time budgets for vocational programs, computer purchases, or disability-related expenses.
| ENROLLMENT: LESS THAN SIX UNITS |
Living with Parent(s) | Away from Parent(s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | 4.5 months 1 Semester |
9 months 2 Semesters |
12 months 3 semesters |
4.5 months 1 Semester |
9 months 2 Semesters |
12 months 3 Semesters |
| Fees | $280 | $560 | $840 | $280 | $560 | $840 |
| Books/Supplies | $653 | $1,305 | $1,740 | $653 | $1,305 | $1,740 |
| Transportation | $828 | $1,656 | $2,208 | $828 | $1,656 | $2,208 |
| TOTAL | $1,761 | $3,521 | $4,788 | $1,761 | $3,521 | $4,788 |
| Upper Division Fees | $420 | $840 | $1,260 | $420 | $840 | $1,260 |
| Total BS Program | $2,181 | $4,361 | $6,048 | $2,181 | $4,361 | |
2/23/26 Updated
