Cost of Attendance
For purposes of determining financial aid eligibility, students are placed within budget groupings depending on the student’s enrollment and whether the student is considered a sponsored or non-sponsored student. For additional information on tuition and fees go to Tuition & Fees.
In addition to Tuition & Fees charged by LCCC, the Financial Aid Office includes the following expenses to determine the total amount of financial aid the student is eligible to receive for an academic year. All budget amounts below represent full time enrollment in an academic year – Fall; Spring semester. Budget elements are an average of costs incurred by all students and are prorated if enrolled less than full time (12+ credits). If your costs are higher, you can submit a Budget Increase Request to the Financial Aid Office. Please note, an increase in the financial aid budget does not guarantee an increase in the amount of financial aid funds.
- Living Expenses (including housing and food) maximum of $15,200
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment – maximum of $2,000
- Transportation – maximum of $3,000
- Miscellaneous Expenses (expenses only related to education) – maximum of $2,000
Below are sample budgets used for purposes of awarding financial aid:
2026-2027 Academic Year
Sponsoring School District – Full year, full time
| Commuter (living with parents/family) | Off-campus (not living with parents/family) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees – $5,896 | Tuition and Fees – $5,896 |
| Living Expenses – $7,600 | Living Expenses – $15,200 |
| Books and supplies – $2,000 | Books and supplies – $2,000 |
| Transportation – $3,000 | Transportation – $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous – $2,000 | Miscellaneous – $2,000 |
| Total – $20,496 | Total – $28,096 |
Non-Sponsoring School District – Full year, full time
| Commuter (living with parents/family) | Off-campus (not living with parents/family) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees – $10,122 | Tuition and fees – $10,122 |
| Living Expenses – $7,600 | Living Expenses – $15,200 |
| Books and supplies – $2,000 | Books and supplies – $2,000 |
| Transportation – $3,000 | Transportation – $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous – $2,000 | Miscellaneous – $2,000 |
| Total – $24,721 | Total – $31,312 |
Out of State – Full year, full time
| Commuter (living with parents/family) | Off-campus (not living with parents/family) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees – $14,328 | Tuition and fees – $14,328 |
| Living Expenses – $7,600 | Living Expenses – $15,200 |
| Books and supplies – $2,000 | Books and supplies – $2,000 |
| Transportation – $3,000 | Transportation – $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous – $2,000 | Miscellaneous – $2,000 |
| Total – $28,928 | Total – $36,528 |
Schuylkill County – Full year, full time
| Commuter (living with parents/family) | Off-campus (not living with parents/family) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees – $8,139 | Tuition and fees – $8,139 |
| Living Expenses – $7,600 | Living Expenses – $15,200 |
| Books and supplies – $2,000 | Books and supplies – $2,000 |
| Transportation – $3,000 | Transportation – $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous – $2,000 | Miscellaneous – $2,000 |
| Total – $22,739 | Total – $30,339 |
