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Cost of Attendance

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Estimated total expenses

When you apply for financial aid, your SIMON account will include your personalized Cost of Attendance (COA).

Your COA is an estimate of possible educational and living expenses in a given academic year, and is based on taking 13 credits. CCBC's cost of attendance includes:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Books, materials and supplies
  • Loan fees
  • Food & housing
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation

To help plan your finances you may review our estimated COA below. Costs will vary based on county residence and whether or not you are living with parent(s) or guardian(s).

Estimated expenses for students living with parent(s) or guardian(s).
Expense Baltimore County Out-of-county Out-of-state
Tuition & fees $4,432 $7,604 $11,010
Books, materials & supplies $1,430 $1,430 $1,430
Loan fees $112 $112 $112
Food & housing $5,836 $5,836 $5,836
Personal expenses $1,510 $1,510 $1,510
Transportation $2,168 $2,168 $2,168
Total $15,488 $18,660 $22,066

* CCBC does not provide on-campus housing. "Off campus" is a FAFSA term used to describe dependent students not living with parent(s) or guardian(s).

Estimated expenses for dependent students not living with parent(s) or guardian(s).
Expense Baltimore County Out-of-county Out-of-state
Tuition & fees $4,432 $7,604 $11.010
Books, materials & supplies $1,430 $1,430 $1,430
Loan fees $112 $112 $112
Food & housing $15,742 $15,742 $15,742
Personal expenses $1,510 $1,510 $1,510
Transportation $2,168 $2,168 $2,168
Total $25,394 $28,592 $31,972
Estimated expenses for independent students not living with parent(s) or guardian(s).
Expense Baltimore County Out-of-county Out-of-state
Tuition & fees $4,432 $7,604 $11,010
Books, materials & supplies $1,430 $1,430 $1,430
Loan fees $112 $112 $112
Food & housing $15,742 $15,742 $15,742
Personal expenses $1,510 $1,510 $1,510
Transportation $2,168 $2,168 $2,168
Total $25,394 $28,592 $31,972


Questions? Our Financial Aid office can help.

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