Cost of Attendance (COA)

The cost of attendance (COA) is the estimated amount it will cost you to go to college each year. The cost of attendance (COA) is determined by the institution and includes allowances for tuition and fees, books and supplies, living expenses, transportation, and personal expenses. 

The COA components and budget amounts are assessed annually by the Director of Financial Aid so that the costs of receiving a higher education are accurately and realistically represented to students.

While actual expenses will depend on your lifestyle and level of enrollment, the estimated costs listed on this page should assist you in planning your own budget.

COA is calculated each term to reflect a student’s level of enrollment and dependency status. Prior to enrollment, Full-Time status (12 credit hours per semester) for tuition and fees is assumed.

Following enrollment, the tuition and fees charged on the student’s account are calculated for the student’s budget.

 

COA for Full-Time, Full year Enrollment

 

 

 

Twelve Month Budget

In-State Resident

 

Out-of-State Resident

 

Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time
Tuition and Fees $4,764 $4,764 $8,364 $8,364
Books and Supplies $2,019 $2,019 $2,019 $2,019
Living Expenses $17,676 $9,954 $17,676 $9,954
Transportation $3,840 $3,840 $3,840 $3,840
Personal Expenses $4,248 $4,248 $4,248 $4,248
TOTAL $30,547 $24,825 $42,038 $28,425

 

COA for students enrolled in Two Terms

 

 

 

Nine Month Budget

In-State Resident

 

Out-of-State Resident

 

Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time
Tuition and Fees $3,176 $3,176 $5,576 $5,576
Books and Supplies $1,346 $1,346 $1,346 $1,346
Living Expenses $11,784 $10,778 $11,784 $10,778
Transportation $2,880 $2,880 $2,880 $2,880
Personal Expenses $3,186 $3,186 $3,186 $3,186
TOTAL $22,363 $21,366 $30,644 $23,766

 

COA for students enrolled in One Term

 

 

 

Nine Month Budget

In-State Resident

 

Out-of-State Resident

 

Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time
Tuition and Fees $1,588 $1,588 $2,788 $2,788
Books and Supplies $673 $673 $673 $673
Living Expenses $5,892 $3,593 $5,892 $3,593
Transportation $960 $960 $960 $960
Personal Expenses $1,062 $1062 $1,062 $1,062
TOTAL $10,175 $7,876 $11,375 $9,076

 

COA for students enrolled less-than-half-time does not include Living Expenses or personal expenses

 

 

 

Less Than Half-Time  three term Budget

In-State Resident

 

Out-of-State Resident

 

Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time Independent Full-time Dependent Full-time
Tuition and Fees $1,588 $1,588 $2,788 $2,788
Books and Supplies $670 $670 $670 $670
Transportation $2,880 $2,880 $2,880 $2,880
TOTAL $5,138 $5,138 $6,338 $6,338

Less than half time student COA budgets do not include housing and personal expenses.

 

The above COA amounts were calculated from the SCTC 2022 Tuition and Fee chart, 2022 National Standards, 2023 USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food Reports for the month of March (liberal plan), FY2023 ERAP MAXIMUM FMRS FOR ATLANTASANDY SPRINGSROSWELL, GA HUD METRO FMR AREA, AND LOCAL STANDARDS: TRANSPORTATION FOR METRO ATLANTA