Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the education-related expenses for a typical student. The figures listed in the table below represent Washington State residents enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) for three quarters (or 9 months) of the academic year.

Cost of Attendance

Certificate and Associate Programs 2022-2023

	At Home	Not at Home
Tuition & Fees	5,051	5,051
Books	942	942
Room & Board	8,484	11,274
Transportation	1,668	1,260
Personal	2,076	2,514
	18,221	21,041

Bachelor Programs 2022-2023

	At Home	Not at Home
Tuition & Fees	7,601	7,601
Books	942	942
Room & Board	8,484	11,274
Transportation	1,688	1,260
Personal	2,076	2,514
	20,771	23,591

Determining Financial Need

Grays Harbor College uses the following formula to determine a student's financial need and eligibility for financial aid:

Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution - Estimated Financial Assistance = Financial Need

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) comes from the FAFSA and represents what a family should reasonably be able to contribute towards a student's education-related expenses

Estimated Financial Assistance (EFA) are grants, scholarships, loans or other funding a student receives from an individual or organization separate from the Federal, State, and Institutional funding awarded by the Financial Aid Office.

Potential Tax Benefits

IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education explains tax benefits that may be available to you if you are saving for or paying education costs for yourself or, in many cases, another student who is a member of your immediate family. Most benefits apply only to higher education.