Student Cost of Attendance (COA)

2011 – 2012 Nine Month Student Expense Budget*

*Pro-rated for programs shorter or longer than the 9-month academic calendar
*** Fees include Enrollment fee @ $36/unit, Health fee and Representation fee. 
      All fees are subject to change.  Fees increased to $36 per unit on March 24, 2011.
1   From the CSAC 2011-12 Student Expense Budgets – Increased by 19% due to the 30% increase in       the cost of fuel in California over the last 4 months (see chart below).
2   From the California Community Colleges Recommended 10-11 Standard Student Budget Ranges
2   Due to the high cost of living in San Jose, we continue to use the 10-11 maintenance budget
   components.

Budget Adjustment Policy

The EVC FAO uses the California Community Colleges Recommended 10-11 Standard Student Budget Ranges for the maintenance (room & board) component. This component allows for $3132 for food and $8424 for housing.  For students who declare that they support themselves with less than $2400 in a year and that they will continue to support themselves in the same manner for the academic year, the housing portion of the component will be removed.  This will be done on a case by case basis, depending on the student explanation on the Verification Worksheet.