Cost of Attendance 2023-2024

SPC knows that there is more to the cost of attending college than what is due to the college such as your living expenses. Akey element in determining financial need is determining the cost to attend a particular institution for a given period of time.  The Cost of Attendance shows the potential estimated cost of attending SPC as well as living and other related expenses for nine months (based on 12 or more credit hours per semester).

Student's Cost of Attendance  consists of: In-District  (Living with parents) Out-of-District  (On Campus)

Out-of-District  (Off Campus)

Out-of-State (Off Campus)
Tuition & Fees 

$2,830

$4,853

$4,853

$5,236

Food/Housing

$2,044

$5,330

$7,999

$7,999

Books/Supplies

$1,083

$1,083

$1,083

$1,083

Miscellaneous

$2,687

$2,687

$2,687

$2,687

Transportation

$2,780

$734

$4,000

$4,000

Total:

$11,424

$14,687

$20,622

 $21,005

 

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Cost of Attendance
The Financial Aid Cost of Attendance includes estimated tuition and fees assessed a student, together with an estimate of the cost of food and housing, transportation, books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses, and student loan fees. Your estimated Cost of Attendance determines the maximum amount of aid you receive. 

A Cost of Attendance Appeal is available for adjustments for child care expenses, disability expenses, unforeseen financial hardship, or changes/updates to housing plans. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if an appeal is needed. 

Your Resources
The Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated by the Congressionally mandated formula known as Federal Methodology. The student and their family are expected to pay this amount towards the student's cost of attendance. The EFC is used to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid programs.

Documented Need
Documented Need is the difference between Cost of Attendance and the family's estimated ability to pay or Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). (Cost of Attendance - EFC = Documented Need)

Unmet Need

Unmet Need is the difference between a student's Documented Need and all aid offered for the enrollment period. (Documented Need - Aid Offered = Unmet Need)