Cost of Attendance
What is Cost of Attendance?
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate designed to help students determine what it may cost to attend Sinclair Community College for an academic year. The COA (sometimes referred to as a “budget”) is not a final bill but an estimate of educational expenses.
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships reviews enrollment each semester after the Add/Drop period ends and adjusts a student's COA if needed. This may mean the initial aid offer could be prorated based on actual hours being taken.
The COA budgeting tool is based on full-time enrollment, residency, and is made up of direct and indirect costs:
- Direct costs are the expenses that are billed to the student by the college. These expenses include tuition and fees.
- Indirect costs are expenses a student may incur but will not pay to the college. Indirect costs vary from student to student and may include housing, transportation, and other elements found below.
For information regarding actual current year costs, please visit the Bursar’s website.
Why do we have a COA?
Federal laws require colleges to establish a Cost of Attendance (COA) for each student receiving any financial aid or student support. Sinclair Community College uses the Student Aid Index (SAI), as calculated by the information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a student's COA, to determine the student's financial need. During a given period of enrollment, a student is not allowed to receive a total amount of student aid (including scholarships, grants, federal student loans, and Federal Work-Study) that exceeds that student's Cost of Attendance.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Detailed Breakdown of Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition and Fees |
An amount normally assessed a student carrying the same academic workload, as determined by the institution. |
| 2 | Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | An allowance for books, course materials, and equipment, which must include all such costs required of all students in the same course of study, including a reasonable allowance for the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer, as determined by the institution. |
| 3 | Transportation | An allowance, as determined by Sinclair, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work. |
| 4 | Living Expenses |
An allowance for food and housing (formerly known as Room and Board) costs, as determined by Sinclair, to be incurred by the student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis. It is an equivalent of three meals per day. |
| 5 | Personal Expenses | An allowance, as determined by the institution, for a student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis. |
| 6 | Loan Fees | An allowance for the cost of any Federal student loan fee, origination fee, or insurance premium charged to the student or the parent of the student. |
| 7 | Professional Licensure/Certification/Credential Costs | An allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential, for a student in a program that prepares them to enter a profession that requires such a qualification. |
What if I have additional expenses?
If you have additional expenses which exceed the standard cost of attendance at Sinclair, you may request to have your Cost of Attendance (COA) reviewed. These additional expenses may include, but are not limited to dependent care, disability related expenses, study abroad expenses, approved licensure fees, and cooperative education costs. For more information about COA and additional expenses, please contact Sinclair’s Financial Aid Office.
Cost of Attendance Examples
In-County Residents
Other Ohio Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Military Students
Additional program costs, licensure costs, and/or books & equipment will be added to the Cost of Attendance for students pursuing the following programs of study:
| Program | Program Code |
|---|---|
| Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot | APPAO.S.AAS |
| Automotive Technology - GM ASEP | ASEP.S.AAS |
| Automotive Technology | AUT.S.AAS |
| Automotive Technology - Honda Pact | AUTHA.S.AAS |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | AVIAO.S.AAS |
| Aviation Technology/Professional Pilot | VTP.S.BAS |
| Automotive Technology - Mopar Cap | CAP.S.AAS |
| Dental Assisting | DAS.S.STC |
| Dental Hygiene | DEH.S.AAS |
| Emergency Medical Services | EMSFO.S.AAS |
| Emergency Medical Services/Fire Science | EMSVS.S.AAS |
| Paramedic | EPST.S.CRT |
| Exercise Specialist | ESS.S.CRT |
| Exercise, Nutrition & Sports Sciences | EXSC.S.AAS |
| Health Information Management | HIM.S.AAS |
| Health Sciences | HS.S.AAS |
| Medical Assistant Technology | MAS.S.AAS |
| Nursing | NUR.S.AAS |
| Nursing | NUR.S.BSN |
| Sport and Recreation Education | PED.S.AA |
| Pharmacy Technician (1 year) | PHT.S.STC |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | PTA.S.AAS |
| Radiologic Technology | RAT.S.AAS |
| Real Estate | RES.S.AAS |
| Real Estate Sales Professional | RESPROF.S.STC |
| Respiratory Care | RET.S.AAS |
| Reimbursement Analyst | RMS.S.STC |
| Surgical Technology | SUT.S.AAS |
| Unmanned Aerial Systems | UAS.S.AAS |
| Unmanned Aerial Systems | UAS.S.BAS |
| Unmanned Aerial Systems | UAS.S.CRT |
For more information, contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office.