Cost of Attendance

In addition to the fixed direct cost listed in the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog, the CIA is required to estimate a cost of attendance (COA) that includes indirect costs such as personal expenses and transportation. While the COA can be one of the more confusing aspects of the financial aid process, it gives the student and the student's family an idea of what costs might be incurred beyond tuition and fees so they can plan accordingly. It is important to differentiate between direct and indirect costs, as indirect costs are simply estimates used by SFRS during the awarding process to determine a student's financial need, while direct costs are actual amounts that will be charged to the student's account. See the charts below for the average COA by campus and program.

Keep in mind that SFRS can only award students an amount of aid equal to or less than their associated cost of attendance budget. Students who have questions regarding their budget, would like consultation in planning their budget, or would like copies of the cost of attendance should contact SFRS. For more information about COA, view this video.

 

New York Campus - Cost of Attendance 2025-26

 On-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent
Direct Costs (costs billed by college)
Tuition$38,200$38,200$38,200
General Fee$1,770$1,770$1,770
Food$4,840$4,840$4,840
Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year)$1,180$1,180$1,180
Housing$10,800$0$0
Sub-Total Direct Costs:$56,790$45,990$45,990
Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for)
Housing Estimate$0$14,660$3,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment$1,000$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,570$1,620$740
Transportation$1,420$2,660$2,660
Food Estimate$2,250$2,700$1,100
Loan Fees$130$130$130
Sub-Total Indirect Costs:$7,370$22,770$8,820
Total Costs$64,160$68,760$54,810

California Campus - Associates Cost of Attendance 2025-26

 On-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent
Direct Costs (costs billed by college)
Tuition$38,200$38,200$38,200
General Fee$1,770$1,770$1,770
Food$4,240$4,240$4,240
Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year)$1,180$1,180$1,180
Housing$12,070$0$0
Sub-Total Direct Costs:$57,460$45,390$45,390
Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for)
Housing Estimate$0$16,800$3,220
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment$1,000$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,630$1,640$740
Transportation$1,430$2,680$2,680
Food Estimate$2,730$3,270$1,620
Loan Fees$130$130$130
Sub-Total Indirect Costs:$7,920$25,520$9,390
Total Costs$65,380$70,910$54,780

California (Copia) Campus - ACAP Cost of Attendance 2025-26 

 On-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent
Direct Costs (costs billed by college)
Tuition$38,200$38,200$38,200
General Fee$600$600$600
Food$2,120$2,120$2,120
Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year)$685$685$685
Housing$12,070$0$0
Sub-Total Direct Costs:$53,675$41,605$41,605
Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for)
Housing Estimate$0$16,800$3,220
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment$1,000$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,630$1,640$740
Transportation$1,430$2,680$2,680
Food Estimate$4,350$4,350$2,180
Loan Fees$130$130$130
Sub-Total Indirect Costs:$9,540$26,600$9,950
Total Costs$63,215$68,205$51,555

Texas Campus - Cost of Attendance 2025-26

 Off-CampusWith Parent
Direct Costs (costs billed by college)
Tuition$38,200$38,200
General Fee$970$970
Food$2,120$2,120
Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year)$1,180$1,180
Housing$0$0
Sub-Total Direct Costs:$42,470$42,470
Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for)
Housing Estimate$9,600$3,200
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$1,620$730
Transportation$2,640$2,640
Food Estimate$4,350$2,180
Loan Fees$130$130
Sub-Total Indirect Costs:$19,340$9,880
Total Costs$61,810$52,350

Online Masters - Cost of Attendance 2025-26

 MPS - Food BusinessMPS - Sustainable 
Food Systems
MPS - WinesMPS - Culinary ArtsMPS - Culinary 
Therapeutics
Direct Costs (costs billed by college) 
Tuition (based on 7 credits)$22,120$22,120$22,120$22,120$22,120
Wine Fee (only for MPS Wines)  $1,150  
Sub-Total Direct Costs:$22,120$22,120$23,270$22,120$22,120
Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for) 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment$2,000$2,000$2,000$2,000$2,000
Loan Fees$210$210$210$210$210
Sub-Total Indirect Costs:$2,210$2,210$2,210$2,210$2,210
Total Costs$24,330$24,330$25,480$24,330$24,330

Online Bachelors - Cost of Attendance 2025-26

 BBA Online (6 credits)BBA Online (9 credits)
Direct Costs (costs billed by college)
Tuition$10,140$15,210
Tech Fee (only for BBA Online program, based on credits)$540$810
Sub-Total Direct Costs:$10,680$16,020
Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for)
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment$2,000$2,000
Loan Fees$130$130
Sub-Total Indirect Costs:$2,130$2,130
Total Costs$12,810$18,150