COA is the amount it will cost a student to go to school. Most two-year and four-year colleges calculate their COA to show the total cost for the school year (for instance, for the fall semester plus the spring semester). COA is not meant to be specific to each student; it represents average expenses for a student attending VVC.
If a student attends school at least half-time, the COA is the estimate of tuition and fees, cost of room and board (or living expenses), cost of books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses. The Office of Financial Aid can consider case by case circumstances related to allowance for childcare or other dependent care, costs related to a disability, and reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs.
If a student attends school at least half-time, the COA is the estimate of tuition and fees, cost of room and board (or living expenses), cost of books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses. The Office of Financial Aid can consider case by case circumstances related to allowance for childcare or other dependent care, costs related to a disability, and reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs.
The following COA/budget information is presented to help students in planning for their financial needs while attending Victor Valley College. The COA/budget is not meant to be specific to each student; it represents average expenses for a student attending VVC.
The suggested budgets presented below are based upon the following information:
- Tuition & Fees are based on 30 units taken in a 9 month period of time.
- Students are required to pay $5.00 each Fall & Spring for the Student Center Fee.
- Students are also required to pay $6.00 each term for the Transportation Fee, which allows any student with a Student ID card to ride the Victor Valley Transit Authority buses for no additional cost.
- Cost per Unit:
- $46.00 for California Residents
- $290.00 for Non-Residents
Away From Home Budgets
| Budget Item | 9 Month Resident | 9 Month Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $ 1,402.00 | $ 10,102.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $ 1,080.00 | $ 1,080.00 |
| Food/Housing | $16,580.00 | $16,580.00 |
| Transportation | $ 858.00 | $ 858.00 |
| Personal/Misc. | $ 3,784.00 | $ 3,784.00 |
| TOTAL | $23,704.00 | $32,404.00 |
At Home Budgets
| Budget Item | 9 Month Resident | 9 Month Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $ 1,402.00 | $ 10,102.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $ 1,080.00 | $ 1,080.00 |
| Food/Housing | $ 8,780.00 | $ 8,780.00 |
| Transportation | $ 938.00 | $ 938.00 |
| Personal/Misc. | $ 3,225.00 | $ 3,225.00 |
| TOTAL | $15,425.00 | $24,125.00 |