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.
New York Campus - Cost of Attendance 2026-27
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | With Parent | |
| Direct Costs (costs billed by college) | |||
| Tuition | $39,510 | $39,510 | $39,510 |
| General Fee | $1,770 | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| Food | $5,190 | $5,190 | $5,190 |
| Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year) | $1,194 | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| Housing | $11,120 | $0 | $0 |
| Sub-Total Direct Costs: | $58,784 | $47,664 | $47,664 |
| Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for) | |||
| Housing Estimate | $0 | $17,000 | $3,250 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,620 | $1,650 | $750 |
| Transportation | $1,440 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Food Estimate | $2,550 | $2,800 | $1,130 |
| Loan Fees | $130 | $130 | $130 |
| Sub-Total Indirect Costs: | $7,740 | $25,280 | $8,960 |
| Total Costs | $66,524 | $72,944 | $56,624 |
California Campus - Associates Cost of Attendance 2026-27
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | With Parent | |
| Direct Costs (costs billed by college) | |||
| Tuition | $39,510 | $39,510 | $39,510 |
| General Fee | $1,770 | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| Food | $4,620 | $4,620 | $4,620 |
| Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year) | $1,194 | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| Housing | $12,430 | $0 | $0 |
| Sub-Total Direct Costs: | $59,524 | $47,094 | $47,094 |
| Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for) | |||
| Housing Estimate | $0 | $22,000 | $3,300 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,700 | $1,700 | $750 |
| Transportation | $1,470 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Food Estimate | $2,850 | $3,500 | $1,700 |
| Loan Fees | $130 | $130 | $130 |
| Sub-Total Indirect Costs: | $8,150 | $31,080 | $9,630 |
| Total Costs | $67,674 | $78,174 | $56,724 |
California (Copia) Campus - ACAP Cost of Attendance 2026-27
| Off-Campus | With Parent | |
| Direct Costs (costs billed by college) | ||
| Tuition | $39,510 | $39,510 |
| General Fee | $600 | $600 |
| Food | $2,180 | $2,180 |
| Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year) | $695 | $695 |
| Housing | $0 | $0 |
| Sub-Total Direct Costs: | $42,985 | $42,985 |
| Indirect Costs (costs NOT billed by college, but students should budget for) | ||
| Housing Estimate | $22,000 | $3,300 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,700 | $750 |
| Transportation | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Food Estimate | $4,500 | $2,250 |
| Loan Fees | $130 | $130 |
| Sub-Total Indirect Costs: | $32,080 | $10,180 |
| Total Costs | $75,065 | $53,165 |
Texas Campus - Cost of Attendance 2026-27
| Off-Campus | With Parent | |
| Direct Costs (costs billed by college) | ||
| Tuition | $39,510 | $39,510 |
| General Fee | $970 | $970 |
| Food | $2,180 | $2,180 |
| Supplies (fee only charged first semester freshman year) | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| Housing | $0 | $0 |
| Sub-Total Direct Costs: | $43,854 | $43,854 |
| 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 | $1,680 | $740 |
| Transportation | $2,670 | $2,670 |
| Food Estimate | $4,520 | $2,250 |
| Loan Fees | $130 | $130 |
| Sub-Total Indirect Costs: | $19,600 | $9,990 |
| Total Costs | $63,454 | $53,844 |
Online Masters - Cost of Attendance 2026-27
| MPS - Food Business | MPS - Sustainable Food Systems | MPS - Wines | MPS - Culinary Arts | MPS - 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 2026-27
| BBA Online (6 credits) | BBA Online (9 credits) | |
| Direct Costs (costs billed by college) | ||
| Tuition | $10,440 | $15,660 |
| Tech Fee (only for BBA Online program, based on credits) | ||
| Sub-Total Direct Costs: | $10,440 | $15,660 |
| 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 | $12,570 | $17,790 |