Cost of Attendance/Budget

The cost of attendance or budget is the cornerstone of establishing a student’s financial need as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive for Title IV funding purposes. The cost of attendance or budget is an estimate of a student’s educational related expenses for the period of enrollment.

2023-2024 In-State (based on 9-month enrollment)

Expenses Living With Parents Not Living With Parents
Tuition $2,432 $2,432
Fees $240 $240
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $1,364 $1,364
Living Expense (food & housing) $2,643 $8,809
Transportation $1,828 $1,828
Miscellaneous $5,982 $5,982
TOTAL $14,489 $20,655

2023-2024 Out-of-State (based on 9-month enrollment)

Expenses Living With Parents Not Living With Parents
Tuition $8,576 $8,576
Fees $240 $240
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment $1,364 $1,364
Living Expense (food & housing) $2,739 $9,131
Transportation $1,895 $1,895
Miscellaneous $6,202 $6,202
TOTAL $21,016 $27,408

*Stanly Community College uses College Board data to obtain average expenses for living expenses, transportation and miscellaneous. The tuition is based on enrollment of 16 or more credit hours. Books and supplies are determined using the College Board's "Pay for College national average".

To provide continuous guidance for students about financial management, Stanly Community College offers a budgeting video and Financial Planning Information and Worksheet.