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 2024-2025

	At Home	Not at Home
Tuition & Fees	5508	5508
Books	1125	1125
Room & Board	9756	12966
Transportation	1917	1449
Personal	2388	2892
	20694	23940

Bachelor Programs 2024-2025

	At Home	Not at Home
Tuition & Fees	8325	8325
Books	1125	1125
Room & Board	9756	12966
Transportation	1917	1449
Personal	2388	2892
	23511	26757

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 - Student Aid Index - Estimated Financial Assistance = Financial Need

Student Aid Index (SAI) is a formula-based index number ranging from –1500 to 999999. Where your SAI falls within the SAI range helps your school determine how much financial support you may need.

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.