Estimated Cost of Attendance Budget

Learn more about fees and tuition costs at Diablo Valley College for the academic year 2023-2024.

Half-time enrollment or more

CA resident or in-state residency exemption

Enrolled in 6 or more units	Living w/ Parent(s)	Living Off-Campus
	1 month/2 semesters	1 month/2 semesters
Fees	$1,104	$1,104
Books & Supplies *	$1,190	$1,190
Food & Housing **	$1,230/$11,070	$2,516/$22,644
Transportation **	$332/$2,988	$332/$2,988
Personal Expenses **	$522/$4,698	$522/$4,698
Total	$21,050	$32,624

*Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally
** Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses.
Academic Year Length: 2 semesters (9 months)
In-State Resident Fees: Based on enrollment in 12 units per semester for full-time enrollment (12 units x $46 per unit x 2 semesters).
Other Fees Not Included:
Student Union Fee (DVC & LMC only) of $1.00 per unit ($10.00 maximum per academic year)
Student Activity Fee of $5.00 per semester
Student Representation Fee of $2.00 per primary term
These fees are NOT covered by the California College Promise Grant Program.
Books & Supplies: Based on the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for the San Francisco Bay Area (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Food & Housing: Based on the SEARS Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2020 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
Transportation: Allowance for student’s transportation to and from classes and work (bus fare, gas, oil, tolls, parking, etc.) and travel to and from parents’ residence. Does not include vehicle payments, insurance, repairs, or license fees, based on Insight Center’s Family Needs Calculator.
Personal Expenses: Includes clothing, shoes, personal care, recreation, entertainment, and health care/insurance based on California Student Aid Commission 2023-2024 Student Expense Budgets plus a 6% Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco Bay Area over the last 12 months.
Loan Origination Fees: For student loan borrowers, the actual or average loan origination fees are added to the budget.

Less than half-time enrollment

CA resident or in-state residency exemption

Enrolled in 6 or more units	Living w/Parent(s)	Living Off-Campus
	1 month/2 semester	1 month/2 semester
Fees*	$460*	$460*
Books & Supplies **	$1,190	$1,190
Transportation ^	$332/$2,988	$332/$2,988
TOTAL	$4,638	$4,638

Per federal regulation, less than half-time student budget do not include the cost of food and housing and personal expenses.
*Calculated based on enrollment in 5 units per semester.
**Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally.
^Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses.

Approved budget increase

The standard student budget can be increased on a case-by-case basis for the following: the one-time purchase of a computer during a student’s education within the Contra Costa Community College District; cost of dependent care while the student attends classes; special educational expenses for students with disabilities; certain vocational programs that require equipment, tools, uniforms, or supplies. Inquire with your campus financial aid office if you have these expenses. Verification may be required. Please note that no adjustments will be made to less than half-time budgets.

Half-time enrollment or more

Non-resident

Enrolled in 6 or more units	Living w/ Parent(s)	Living Off-Campus
	1 month/2 semester	1 month/2 semester
Fees	$6,920	$6,920
Books & Supplies *	$1,190	$1,190
Food & Housing **	$1,230/$11,070	$2,512/$22,644
Transportation **	$332/$2,988	$332/$2,988
Personal Expenses **	$522/$4,698	$422/$4,698
TOTAL	$26,866	$38,440

*Rounded up to nearest even dollar amount to divide costs equally
** Rounded up to nearest dollar amount after summing 9 months of expenses.
Academic Year Length: 2 semesters (9 months)
Non-Resident Fees: Based on average enrollment of non-resident students of 10 units per semester (10 units x $346 per unit x 2 semesters)
Other Fees Not Included:
Student Union Fee (DVC & LMC only) of $1.00 per unit ($10.00 maximum per academic year)
Student Activity Fee of $5.00 per semester
Student Representation Fee of $2.00 per primary term
These fees are NOT covered by the California College Promise Grant Program.
Books & Supplies: Based on the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for the San Francisco Bay Area (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Food & Housing: Based on the SEARS Microregion Data (March 2020) plus the CPI increase for the San Francisco Bay Area since 2020 (per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
Transportation: Allowance for student’s transportation to and from classes and work (bus fare, gas, oil, tolls, parking, etc.) and travel to and from parents’ residence. Does not include vehicle payments, insurance, repairs, or license fees, based on Insight Center’s Family Needs Calculator.
Personal Expenses: Includes clothing, shoes, personal care, recreation, entertainment, and health care/insurance based on California Student Aid Commission 2023-2024 Student Expense Budgets plus a 6% Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco Bay Area over the last 12 months.
Loan Origination Fees: For student loan borrowers, the actual or average loan origination fees are added to the budget.

Less than half-time enrollment

Non-resident

Enrolled in 6 or more units	Living w/Parent(s)	Living Off-Campus
	1 month/2 semester	1 month/2 semester
Fees*	$3,460	$3,460
Books & Supplies **	$1,190	$1,190
Transportation ^	$332/$2,988	$332/$2,988
TOTAL	$7,638	$7,638