Cost of Attendance 2025-2026

Understanding the cost of attending Montgomery County Community College is important. There are direct costs, such as tuition and fees that are paid to the College, and indirect costs that may be incurred by the student as a result of attending college. The combination of direct and indirect costs comprise the cost of attendance used to determine eligibility for financial aid funding and can be used by students and their families to plan their finances.

Estimated 9-month components in the Cost of Attendance
$1,300	Books & Supplies An allowance, as determined by the institution, for books, course materials, equipment, and rental or purchase of a personal computer.
$2,295	Personal Expenses An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.
$14,872	Living Expenses An allowance for food and housing costs, as determined by the institution, to be incurred by the student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.
$ 3,158	Transportation An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.
$35	Average Direct Loan Fees

Cost of Attendance Examples:

Select your living situation and review an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) breakdown as a student at Montgomery County Community College.

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In-county Off-campus (not with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, in-county off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees	Direct Cost	$6,244
Books & Supplies	Indirect Cost	$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees	Indirect Cost	$35
Personal EXP	Indirect Cost	$2,295
Transportation	Indirect Cost	$3,158
Living Expenses	Indirect Cost	$14,872
Total		$27,904

Out-of-county Off-Campus (not with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-county off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees	Direct Cost	$11,172
Books & Supplies	Indirect Cost	$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees	Indirect Cost	$35
Personal EXP	Indirect Cost	$2,295
Transportation	Indirect Cost	$3,158
Living Expenses	Indirect Cost	$14,872
Total		$32,832

Out-of-state Off-Campus (not with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-state off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees	Direct Cost	$16,100
Books & Supplies	Indirect Cost	$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees	Indirect Cost	$35
Personal EXP	Indirect Cost	$2,295
Transportation	Indirect Cost	$3,158
Living Expenses	Indirect Cost	$14,872
Total		$37,760

In-county Commuter (with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, in-county commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees	Direct Cost	$6,244
Books & Supplies	Indirect Cost	$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees	Indirect Cost	$35
Personal EXP	Indirect Cost	$2,295
Transportation	Indirect Cost	$3,158
Living Expenses	Indirect Cost	$7,436
Total		$20,468

Out-of-county Commuter (with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-county commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees	Direct Cost	$11,172
Books & Supplies	Indirect Cost	$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees	Indirect Cost	$35
Personal EXP	Indirect Cost	$2,295
Transportation	Indirect Cost	$3,158
Living Expenses	Indirect Cost	$7,436
Total		$25,396

Out-of-state Commuter (with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-state commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees	Direct Cost	$16,100
Books & Supplies	Indirect Cost	$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees	Indirect Cost	$35
Personal EXP	Indirect Cost	$2,295
Transportation	Indirect Cost	$3,158
Living Expenses	Indirect Cost	$7,436
Total		$30,324

Massage Therapy 2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance

For information about the 2025-2026 Massage Therapy estimated Cost of Attendance, please visit the Massage Therapy Program page.

Police Academy 2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance

ESTIMATED 6-MONTH COMPONENTS IN THE COST OF ATTENDANCE
$1,530	Personal Expenses An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.
$9,914	Living Expenses An allowance for food and housing costs, as determined by the institution, to be incurred by the student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.
$2,105	Transportation An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.
$35	Average Direct Loan Fees

Additional Cost of Attendance Examples:

Select your living situation and review an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) breakdown as a Police Academy student at Montgomery County Community College.