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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. 

9- Month Budget At Home - With Parents Away from Home - Resident Total Distance Ed 1/2 Time
Enrollment Fees (1) $1,288 $1,288 $1,288 $1,288
Books & Supplies $1,656 $1,656 $1,656 $1,656
Food & Housing (2) $4,800 $10,944 $0 $1,200
Transportation $1,200 $1,200 $0 $0
Personal/Misc. (3) $2,832 $2,832 $0 $0
Totals: $11,776 $17,920 $2,944 $4,144

**FEES/TUITION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

(1) Enrollment fees for California residents are $46.00 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 $46 per unit)
California Resident Fee: $46 per unit
*Arizona Resident Fee: $92 per unit (includes enrollment fees)

(2)  Includes food, snacks, meals on campus, rent, utilities, household supplies, etc.

(3)  Includes clothing, laundry and dry cleaning, personal care, gifts, recreation, etc.

Reasonable expenses for dependent/child care, if applicable will be added.

*Arizona enrollment fees do NOT include Mohave County residents.  These students will now pay Non-Resident fees.