Cost of Attendance
How Cost of Attendance is Used
Every institution that awards federal financial aid is required to set a standard Cost of Attendance (COA), which estimates the costs a student can expect to incur during one academic year. A student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is derived from the FAFSA and reported on the Student Aid Report.
Determining Financial Need
During the award process, the COA is compared to the student’s EFC to determine financial need. The amounts listed on the COA chart are estimates and it is possible to attend Front Range Community College for less than the amounts listed.
Estimating Educational Expenses
This Cost of Attendance (COA) chart is an estimate of the educational expenses of students enrolled during the academic year (fall, spring and/or summer semesters). These estimates include direct charges (tuition and fees) and indirect expenses (transportation, books, supplies, miscellaneous living expenses, and room and board). Due to the state of Colorado's legislative process, actual tuition figures may be different from those depicted here.
| Approximation of Costs |
Resident* |
Resident at home* |
Non-Resident |
Non-Resident at home |
| Tuition |
$2,962 |
$2,962 |
$11,263 |
$11,263 |
| Room/Board |
$8,712 |
$4,185 |
$8,712 |
$4,185 |
| Books |
$1,749 |
$1,749 |
$1,749 |
$1,749 |
| Personal/Medical |
$3,519 |
$3,375 |
$3,519 |
$3,375 |
| Transportation |
$1,296 |
$1,296 |
$1,296 |
$1,296 |
| Total: |
$18,238 |
$13,567 |
$26,539 |
$21,868 |
* Resident Tuition figures listed above include application of the COF (Colorado Opportunity Fund)
Living Expenses
Room and board amounts are estimated based on information provided by a cross-section of students at Front Range Community College and may not equate your living expenses. While federal financial aid is meant to assist with the costs incurred while obtaining a degree, it is not intended to maintain a standard of living. Keep in mind that there may be a significant difference between the financial aid you are eligible to receive and the amount you would need to maintain a standard of living that you are accustomed to.