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Standard Student Budgets

The following chart permits the student to estimate the cost of attending Palo Verde Community College for one school year (nine months).  These budgets are intended to include sufficient money for students depending on life style, priorities and obligations.  It is possible to reduce costs in some areas through careful planning. 

BUDGET ALLOWANCES WITH PARENTS OFF CAMPUS LESS THAN 1/2 TIME DISTANCE ED
**Fees/Tuition 1 (based on 14 units)	$1,008	$1,008	$1,008	$1,008
Books and Supplies	$1,632	$1,632	$1,632	$1,632
Food and Housing 2	$4,800	$10,008
Transportation	$1,008	$1,008	$1,008
Personal/Misc.3	$2,016	$2,016
TOTALS	$10,464	$15,672	$3,648	$2,640

**FEES/TUITION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

1. Enrollment fees for California residents are $36.00 per unit with no maximum.  If you are not a California resident, tuition costs are: 

Non Resident Fee:	$176 per unit (plus enrollment fees of $26 per unit)
California Resident Fee:	$36 per unit
*Arizona Resident Fee:	$42 per unit (includes enrollment fees)

2.  Food and housing allowance may include food, snacks, meals, on campus, rent, utilities, household supplies, etc.

3.  Personal and Miscellaneous allowance may include clothing, laundry and dry cleaning, personal care, gifts, recreation, etc.

Reasonable expenses for dependent/child care will be added.