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Cost of Attendance for DFC Students

The following Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (COA) Budget Components are intended to provide estimated allowances of educationally related expenses. These figures are estimates and your actual costs may differ. All figures below reflect information based on a 9-month period of enrollment (i.e. Fall and Spring Semester.) Jterm and Summer costs are additional.

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)

Expense Category Estimated Cost Expense Category Details
Tuition $14,960 Full-time tuition charge. This amount is billed by St. Thomas.
Required Fees $76 The amount of required fees. This amount is billed by St. Thomas.
Books, Supplies, Course Materials and Equipment $300 Expected costs for books, course materials, and equipment for a full-time student. This amount is not billed by St. Thomas.
Food $1,375 A standard allowance that represents the cost of food for the student outside of the 2 meals per school day provided by the Dougherty Family College. This amount is not billed by St. Thomas.
Housing $9,629 An estimated cost of rent and utilities for off-campus students. This amount is not billed by St. Thomas.
Transportation $700 An allowance which helps support the cost of transportation. This amount is not billed by St. Thomas.
Personal/Loan Fees/Miscellaneous Expenses $1,584

Miscellaneous personal expenses: An allowance for personal items such as clothing, hygiene needs, cell phone plan, etc. This amount is not billed by St. Thomas.

Federal student loan fees: An allowance for the average cost of Federal student loan fees. This amount is deducted from your loan if you decide to borrow. It reduces the loan payment that applies to your bill.

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $28,624 Reach out to with any questions