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Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the expenses a student may have during nine months of education. 
 
The amounts listed below are intended to help in planning your own budget, but your actual expenses will vary depending on your individual lifestyle.  The total amount of financial aid that you receive cannot exceed this COA budget. Your financial aid (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships) may be adjusted to keep you within your budget. You can use our Net Price Calculator to help estimate your college costs.

 

Cost of Attendance 2024-2025 

 

Total for 3 Quarters $27,324 $30,156
Total Per Quarter $9,108 $10,052
Item Resident Off Campus BAS Program Off Campus
Tuition/Fees* $4,740 $7,572
Books $528 $528
Housing $17,310 $16,512
Transportation $2,898 $2,898
Misc. Expenses $1,848 $1,848

Note: Amounts in the table reflect full-time enrollment for the 9-month academic year. Less than full-time enrollment may change amounts listed below. All costs are subject to change without notice.  These totals are based on a student enrolled in 15 or more credits (at least half-time). 

Direct vs Indirect Costs

This estimate includes both direct and indirect costs and is based on the average expenses of past students.

Direct costs refer to the expenses that you pay directly to the school, such as tuition fees and sometimes books. Other direct costs include miscellaneous fees like parking permits or library fines. If you do not have any financial aid assistance, you will need to pay these costs at the Cashier’s Office.

Indirect costs are other important costs you must consider when deciding where to go to school. These expenses are paid to other people or organizations while you’re in school, and they include things like rent, utilities, food, clothing, and transportation.

This estimate is calculated for every financial aid package and the total aid package cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. Below are our most common Cost of Attendance budgets. You can see the Cost of Attendance we’ve assigned to you on your ctcLink Student Portal.

Senate Bill 5194 (SB 5194)

Resident Tuition for Undocumented Students and Non-Immigrant Visa Holders

In July 2021, a new law (SB 5194) replaced 2003's HB 1079 making it easier for all Washingtonians, including undocumented people, to get resident tuition and state financial aid. This law makes college more affordable, and many people who did not qualify before are now eligible. 

To qualify, students must meet all the following requirements:

  • Earn a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent before your first quarter at Highline College.
  • Maintain a primary residence in Washington for at least one year (12 consecutive months) immediately prior to starting your first admitted quarter at Highline College.
  • Affirm that you have an eligible citizenship or immigration status, or you will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States as soon as you are eligible to apply.
  • Sign an affidavit stating you meet the requirements.

Please note: SB 5194 does not change a student's legal citizenship status. The law means that students who qualify will pay the same tuition rates that all other resident students pay.

More information about Residency Affidavit and Residency Requirements.

Questions? Contact Us.

Financial Aid
financialaid@highline.edu
(206) 592-3358
 Building 6, Floor 1

Financial Aid Office Hours

Day

Hours

Monday

8 – 5 p.m.

Tuesday

8 – 6 p.m. 

Wednesday

Closed for processing

Thursday

8 – 5 p.m. 

Friday

Closed for processing

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