Understanding the cost of attending Montgomery County Community College is important. There are direct costs, such as tuition and fees that are paid to the College, and indirect costs that may be incurred by the student as a result of attending college.  The combination of direct and indirect costs comprise the cost of attendance used to determine eligibility for financial aid funding and can be used by students and their families to plan their finances. Your total financial aid package cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Awards that make up a financial aid package include grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and scholarships from private organizations.

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Cost of Attendance

estimated 9-month components in the cost of attendance
$1,300 Books & Supplies
An allowance, as determined by the institution, for books, course materials, equipment, and rental or purchase of a personal computer.
$2,250 Personal Expenses
An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.
$14,994 Living Expenses
An allowance for food and housing costs, as determined by the institution, to be incurred by the student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.
$3,186 Transportation
An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.
$35 Average Direct Loan Fees

Other fees & costs that you may incur

  • Transcript request – $5 per transcript
  • Credit by examination – $129 for each exam
  • Payment plan set-up fee – $35
  • Credit for life experience application –$129
  • Credit for life experience assessment – $129 per course
  • Returned check by bank – $25 per returned check
  • Check stop payment fee – $25 per check
  • Late registration fee – $10 per course
  • Payment plan late fee – $25


Cost of Attendance Examples:

Select your living situation and review an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) breakdown as a student at Montgomery County Community College.

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In-county Off-Campus (not with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, in-county off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees Direct Cost $6,244
Books & Supplies Indirect Cost $1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees Indirect Cost $35
Personal EXP Indirect Cost $2,250
Transportation Indirect Cost $3,186
Living Expenses Indirect Cost $14.994
Total $28,205

Out-of-county Off-Campus (not with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-county off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees Direct Cost $11,508
Books & Supplies Indirect Cost $1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees Indirect Cost $35
Personal EXP Indirect Cost $2,250
Transportation Indirect Cost $3,186
Living Expenses Indirect Cost $14,994
Total $33,273

Out-of-state Off-Campus (not with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-state off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees Direct Cost $16,576
Books & Supplies Indirect Cost $1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees Indirect Cost $35
Personal EXP Indirect Cost $2,250
Transportation Indirect Cost $3,186
Living Expenses Indirect Cost $14,994
Total $38,341

In-county Commuter (with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, in-county commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees Direct Cost $6,440
Books & Supplies Indirect Cost $1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees Indirect Cost $35
Personal EXP Indirect Cost $2,250
Transportation Indirect Cost $3,186
Living Expenses Indirect Cost $7,497
Total $20,708

Out-of-county Commuter (with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-county commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees Direct Cost $11,508
Books & Supplies Indirect Cost $1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees Indirect Cost $35
Personal EXP Indirect Cost $2,250
Transportation Indirect Cost $3,136
Living Expenses Indirect Cost $7,497
Total $25,776

Out-of-state Commuter (with parents)

An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-state commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees Direct Cost $16,576
Books & Supplies Indirect Cost $1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees Indirect Cost $35
Personal EXP Indirect Cost $2,250
Transportation Indirect Cost $3,186
Living Expenses Indirect Cost $7,497
Total $30,844



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Police Academy 2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance

ESTIMATED 6-MONTH COMPONENTS IN THE COST OF ATTENDANCE

$1,500

Personal Expenses
An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses, such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.

$9,996

Living Expenses
An allowance for food and housing costs, as determined by the institution, to be incurred by the student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.

$2,124

Transportation
An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.

$35

Average Direct Loan Fees

Additional Cost of Attendance Examples:

Select your living situation and review an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) breakdown as a Police Academy student at Montgomery County Community College.

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Full-time Police Academy student living in own residence

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A FULL-TIME, 6-month police academy STUDENT LIVING in own residence, MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$5,995

Uniforms

Indirect Cost

$565

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$1,500

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$2,124

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$9,996

Total

$20,215

Full-time Police Academy student living with parent(s)

AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A FULL-TIME, 6-month police academy STUDENT LIVING with parent(s), MIGHT BE:

Tuition & Fees (includes Books & Supplies)

Direct Cost

$5,995

Uniforms

Indirect Cost

$565

Average Direct Loan Fees

Indirect Cost

$35

Personal Expenses

Indirect Cost

$1,500

Transportation

Indirect Cost

$2,124

Living Expenses

Indirect Cost

$4,998

Total

$15,217