Tuition & Fees
WLAC remains one of the most affordable college nationwide. To determine a student's financial need, the financial aid office will take into consideration the student's cost of attendance and expected family contribution (see Cost of Attendance table below). For more details on fees, see the college catalog. Fees may be paid online via the Student Information System.
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*Books and supplies costs will vary depending on course, new, used, rental and e-books
The financial aid office calculates the student's unmet need/cost, or how much need-based aid can be awarded, by subtracting the SAI* from the cost of attendance. As different resources of financial aid are awarded, the unmet need decreases:
Cost Of Attendance - (SAI** + Financial Aid Awarded) = Unmet Financial Need
The goal of the financial aid office is to provide students with financial aid resources to minimize their unmet costs. If you are a financial aid student at LACCD, you may access your SIS Portal to see your cost of attendance, financial aid awards, and your financial aid unmet need. See the charts below to estimate your cost of attendance depending your housing and residency status:
NOTE: Fees are subject to change by the CA Legislature.
Enrollment & Tuition Fees
Because WLAC is a public college, we can keep tuition low and quality high. All fees subject to change by the California Legislature
EFFECTIVE FALL 2019
California Resident
| Description | Fee |
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| Enrollment Fee | $46 per unit |
| Additional Enrollment Fee for Baccalaureate Program Upper Division Courses | $84 per unit |
Out-of-State Non-Resident
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | $46 per unit |
| Additional Non-Resident Tuition Fee | $359 per unit |
International Students
All non-resident students must pay $46 per unit enrollment fee in addition to Non-Resident Tuition and Capital Outlay Fee.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Studying from OUTSIDE the U.S. |
$46 per unit Enrollment Fee $359 per unit Non-Resident Tuition Fee $50 Application Fee |
| International Students With an F-1 Visa studying ON CAMPUS |
$46 per unit Enrollment Fee $359 per unit Non-Resident Tuition Fee $50 Application Fee $25 SEVIS Processing Fee $774 Health Insurance Fee per semester (Fall or Spring - 6 month period of coverage) |
OTHER FEES
- Student Health Fee: Fall or Spring $19; Winter or Summer $16
- Student Representation Fee: $2
- ASO Fee: Fall or Spring $7; Winter or Summer $3
- Parking Pass: Fall or Spring Preferred Parking (includes ASO Fee & Other Perks) $27, Regular Parking $20; Winter or Summer Preferred Parking $13, Regular Parking $10
Fee Waivers ($0 Tuition!), Scholarships, Federal & State Grants, and Low Interest Loans are available.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and assistance.
Cost of Attendance Table
The cost of attendance is based on the Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) data and updated for three years of inflation using the estimated California Consumer Price Index.
The financial aid office may also add the following to a student's cost of attendance, if applicable:
- Out of State Non-Resident Fee: $359 per unit (in addition to the $46 per unit enrollment fee)
- Foreign Citizen Non-Resident Tuition for International Students studying from outside the U.S.: $359 per unit tuition fee (in addition to the $46 per unit enrollment fee) + $50 Application Fee
- Foreign Citizen Non-Resident Tuition for International Students with an F-1 Visa.: $359 per unit tuition fees + $46 per unit enrollment fee + $50 Application Fee + $25 SEVIS Processing Fee + $774 Insurance Fall/Spring (6 month coverage)
- Child Care cost: $1,000 annually
- Equipment and Fees: $7,000 (for students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Bachelors' Degree Program)
Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
2024-25 Award-Year
| LIVING AT HOME | 9-MONTH BUDGET | SUMMER TERM |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION/FEES | $1,235 | $616 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $1062 | $531 |
| LIVING EXPENSES (FOOD & HOUSING) | $12,753 | $4,251 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $1,791 | $597 |
| PERSONAL | $4,059 | $1,353 |
| TOTAL | $20,903 | $7,348 |
| LIVING AWAY FROM HOME | 9-MONTH BUDGET | SUMMER TERM |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION/FEES | $1,235 | $616 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $1,062 | $521 |
| LIVING EXPENSES (FOOD & HOUSING) | $21,173 | $8,469 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $1,635 | $654 |
| PERSONAL | $4,140 | $1,656 |
| TOTAL | $29,245 | $11,926 |
| NON-RESIDENT BUDGET (AWAY FROM HOME) | 9-MONTH BUDGET |
SUMMER TERM |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION/FEES | $10,569 | $5,283 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $1,062 | $531 |
| LIVING EXPENSES (FOOD & HOUSING) | $21,173 | $8,469 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $1,635 | $654 |
| PERSONAL | $4,140 | $1,656 |
| TOTAL | $38,579 | $16,593 |