2022-2023 Cost of Attendance
College of the Desert, Financial Aid Office uses the cost of attendance (COA) when evaluating/awarding a student's financial aid. The Cost of Attendance is known as the student's "budget." It represents a school's best estimate of the costs a student will acquire during an academic year.
The Cost of Attendance listed the estimated expenses for a nine-month academic year.
Actual costs may vary. All values below are for enrollment statuses of 1/2 time and greater. Each COA is
determined by the district/Chancellor's Office every academic year.
Typical Student Budget
| 9 - MONTH BUDGETS | At Home Resident / Non-Resident |
Away from Home Resident / Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fees | $1,288 / $9,100 | $1,288 / $9,100 |
| Health Fees | $38 / $38 | $38 / $38 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 / $1,152 | $1,152 / $1,152 |
| Food and Housing | $9,360 / $9,360 | $17,784 / $17,784 |
| Transportation | $1,026/ $1,026 | $936/ $936 |
| Personal/Misc. | $3,348 / $3,348 | $3,924 / $3,924 |
| Totals: | $16,212/ $24,024 | $25,122 / $32,934 |
Arizona Resident Student Budget
| 9 - MONTH BUDGETS | At Home | Away from Home |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fees | $3,864 | $3,864 |
| Health Fees | $38 | $38 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| Food and Housing | $9,360 | $17,784 |
| Transportation | $1,026 | $936 |
| Personal/Misc. | $3,348 | $3,924 |
| Totals: | $18,788 | $27,698 |
For additional information on costs for attending COD or other California Community Colleges please use the Net Price Calculator on the Chancellor's Office website.
