Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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.

$2,390

Personal Expenses
An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.

$15,170

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.

$ 3,221

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

$2,340

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$3,221

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$15,170

Total

$28,310

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

$2,340

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$3,221

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$15,170

Total

$33,238

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

$2,340

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$3,221

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$15,170

Total

$38,166

 

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

$2,340

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$3,221

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$7,585

Total

$20,725

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

$2,340

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$3,221

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$7,585

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

$2,340

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$3,221

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$7,585

Total

$30,581

 

Massage Therapy 2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance

ESTIMATED 6-MONTH COMPONENTS IN THE COST OF ATTENDANCE

$1,560

Personal Expenses
An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.

$10,112

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.

$2,147

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 Massage Therapy student at Montgomery County Community College.

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Full-time Massage Therapy student living in own residence

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A FULL-TIME, 6-month MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENT LIVING IN THEIR OWN RESIDENCE, MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$7,950

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$1,560

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$2,147

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$10,112

Total

$21,804

Part-time Massage Therapy student living in own residence

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A PART-TIME, 12-month MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENT LIVING IN THEIR OWN RESIDENCE, MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$7.950

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$3,120

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$4,294

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$20,224

Total

$35,623

Full-time Massage Therapy student living with parent(s)

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A FULL-TIME, 6-month MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENT LIVING with parent(s), MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$7.950

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$1,560

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$2,147

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$5,056

Total

$16,748

Part-time Massage Therapy student living with parent(s)

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A PART-TIME, 12-month MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENT LIVING with parent(s), MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$7.950

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$3,120

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$4,294

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$10,112

Total

$25,511

 

Police Academy 2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance

ESTIMATED 6-MONTH COMPONENTS IN THE COST OF ATTENDANCE

$1,560

Personal Expenses
An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.

$10,112

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.

$2,147

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.

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Full-time Police Academy student living in own residence

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A FULL-TIME, 6-month police academy STUDENT LIVING with parent(s), MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$5,995

Uniforms

Indirect Cost

$565

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$1,560

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$2,147

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$10,112

Total

$20,414

Full-time Police Academy student living with parent(s)

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A FULL-TIME, 6-month police academy STUDENT LIVING with parent(s), MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$5,995

Uniforms

Indirect Cost

$565

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$1,560

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$2,147

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$5,056

Total

$15,358