Cost of Attendance
Estimated Student Budget
The following budgets are based on full-time enrollment for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Your cost of attendance is based on average costs and includes:
- Tuition and Fees: Set annually by CGCC’s Board of Education
- Books and Supplies: An estimate of average costs for the award year (summer - spring)
- Room and Board: An estimate of average costs based on double occupancy and off-campus housing. Students living at home will have this amount pro-rated.
- Transportation and Personal: An estimate of possible expenses for personal items, clothing, recreation and travel
2021-22 Dependent (living with parents example)
| 1 Term | 2 Terms | 3 Terms | 4 Terms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,584 | $3,168 | $4,752 | $6,336 |
| Books & Supplies | $ 400 | $800 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Room & Board | $1,481 | $2,962 | $4,443 | $5,924 |
| Transportation | $ 770 | $1,540 | $2,310 | $3,080 |
| Personal | $ 500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | $4,735 | $9,470 | $14,205 | $18,940 |
2021-22 Independent (living on your own example)
| 1 Term | 2 Terms | 3 Terms | 4 Terms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,584 | $3,168 | $4,752 | $6,336 |
| Books & Supplies | $ 400 | $800 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Room & Board | $4,020 | $8,040 | $12,060 | $16,080 |
| Transportation | $ 770 | $1,540 | $2,310 | $3,080 |
| Personal | $ 500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | $7,274 | $14,548 | $21,822 | $28,096 |
Standard budgets do not always reflect the needs of all students. If you have dependent care expenses or additional expenses due to a disability, contact the Financial Aid Office. These professional judgment decisions are specific to CGCC and cannot be appealed.
