CAMPUS

Eligibility Determination


Cost of Attendance

- Expected Family Contribution

= Financial Aid Eligibilty


Expected Family Contribution

Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is determined by law, using the information that you submit on your FAFSA. It is the amount a student (and parents, if dependent) is expected to pay towards the cost of attending college.


College Costs

Below is a standard budget which reflects the Cost of Attendance at Gavilan College.  While expenses such as your enrollment fees, student rep fee, student identification card, and parking permit are fixed expenses, your actual expenses will vary depending on your living arrangements, personal and miscellaneous expenses, mode of transportation, etc.


Fall 2007-Spring 2008 Academic Year Student Expense Budget For

California Residents

 

Away From Home

At Home
(With Parents)

Enrollment Fees

$520

$520

Health Fees

$30

$30

Student Rep. Fee

$2

$2

Student I.D. Card Fee

$10

$10

Books & Supplies

$1,422

$1,422

Food & Housing

$9,936

$3,978

Transportation

$954

$848

Personal & Miscellaneous

$2,394

$2,502

Total

$15,268

$9,312

Out of State Residents: Additional $183 per unit added to enrollment fees.


Your budget may be increased for the following expenses:

  • Child/Dependent care

  • Expenses related to a disability

  • Expenses incurred for the purchase of a computer

Some students have additional expenses related to pursuing a degree at Gavilan College such as childcare, tools, uniforms, a personal computer, supplies, or equipment.  If you have additional expenses not reflected in this Student Expense Budget, we recommend that you submit documentation of these expenses to the Financial Aid Office so that we may increase your budget to reflect these expenses as appropriate.


If you would like to create a budget for yourself or if you are required to submit a budget (if applying for a loan) you may visit EdFund's® EdWise site:


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Last modified: June 13, 2007
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