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Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

At CSUMB, we rely on a federal formula to review every student's financial circumstances and calculate financial aid eligibility according to the expected family contribution (EFC) and cost of attendance.

For example, a student living on campus and enrolled full-time has a cost of attendance of $28,717. Suppose the EFC (determined by the Department of Education based on the FAFSA) is $3000. In that case, the financial aid office will subtract the EFC from the cost of attendance to determine financial aid eligibility.

Cost of Attendance: $28,717

Expected Contribution: - $3,000

Financial Aid Eligibility: $25,717

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is based on the estimated cost of a typical student's tuition fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses for a nine-month academic year (fall and spring semester). 

Below is the estimated cost of attendance breakdown for undergraduate students.

Living With Parents 2023-2024 Academic Year (two semesters)
Total fees $7,353
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $864
Living expenses $9,561
Transportation $2,426
Miscellaneous  $3,136
Loan fees* $82
Estimated Cost of Attendance  $23,422
Living On Campus 2023-2024 Academic Year (two semesters)
Total fees $7,353
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $864
Living expenses $16,413
Transportation $1,590
Miscellaneous $2,415
Loan fees* $82
Estimated Cost of Attendance $28,717
Living Off-Campus 2023-2024 Academic Year (two semesters)
Total fees $7,353
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $864
Living expenses $20,923
Transportation $2,880
Miscellaneous $4,051
Loan fees* $82
Estimated Cost of Attendance $36,152

*Loan fees are applied only if the student borrows a Federal Student Loans or the parents borrow a Federal PLUS loan.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated cost to attend CSUMB during the 9-month academic year (August to May). 

While your individual costs may vary, the COA reflects a modest living allowance.  Figures are from the CSU’s recommended standard student budgets in conjunction with CSAC’s Student Expense Budgets.

Information on Off-Campus Cost: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, CSUMB provides the typical market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the cities where students commonly reside.

  • Marina: $1,941
  • Seaside: $2,139
  • Monterey: $2,184
  • Salinas: $1,897

The Food and Housing costs included in the off-campus estimated cost of attendance represent the typical costs for students. Actual costs will vary.