The cost of attendance includes not only college fees, books, and supplies, but also basic living expenses. IVC uses two different budgets, one for students living at home with their parents and one for students living off-campus on their own or with roommates. The budgets represent California state averages. Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than the amounts listed below.
2025-2026 Academic Year
| Expenses | Living With Parents (9 Months) | Living Away from Parents (9 Months) |
|---|---|---|
| *Tuition & Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
| Food & Housing | $13,942 | $25,461 |
| Personal & Misc. | $4,140 | $5,067 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| Transportation | $1,818 | $1,989 |
| Total Resident | $22,421 | $35,038 |
| **Total Non-Resident | $36,921 | $48,538 |
- All fees and tuition are subject to change
- Based upon maximum of 15 units that can be taken per term (Fall and Spring)
- Enrollment Fee/ Resident Tuition: $46 per unit
- **Non-Resident Tuition: $496 per unit ($400 non-resident tuition fee + $50 capital outlay fee + $46 enrollment fee)
Total for 2025-2026 Academic Year = $14,880 ($496 x 15 units = $7,440 x 2 semesters) - State mandated health fee per semester: $26 per semester
Summer 2026*
| Expenses | Living With Parents (2 Months) | Living Away from Parents (2 Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (12 units + $22 Health Fee) | $574 | $574 |
| Food & Housing | $4,627 | $8,487 |
| Personal & Misc. | $1,380 | $1,689 |
| Books & Supplies | $363 | $363 |
| Transportation | $606 | $663 |
| Total Resident | $7,570 | $11,776 |
| Total Non-Resident | $12,970 | $17,170 |
*Costs are 1/3 of Fall/Spring (full-year) costs as Summer is 10 weeks of 30 week standard academic year.
- All fees and tuition are subject to change
- Based upon maximum of 12 units that can be taken during Summer term
- Enrollment Fee / Resident Tuition: $46 per unit
- **Non-Resident tuition: $496 per unit ($400 non-resident tuition fee + $50 capital outlay fee + $46 enrollment fee)
Total for Summer 2025 = $5,952 ($496 x 12 units) - State mandated health fee is $22 for summer
Cost of Attendance Appeals
Students may face unexpected expenses during the academic year that are not included in the standard estimated cost of attendance. In these cases, you can request a Cost of Attendance Appeal through the Financial Aid Office to account for additional expenses, such as dependent care or medical costs not covered by insurance. To be considered, complete and submit the Cost of Attendance Appeal at ivc.studentforms.com and attach all required supporting documentation. Please note that submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval.