Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of a student’s educational expenses. These could include tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, room and board, and if applicable, for dependent care. Costs related to disability may also be covered.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools District/School Operations Cost of Attendance (COA) 2015 – 2016
| Students Who Own/Rent House/Apartment | Live In Parents Home | Less than ½ Time With Dependent | Less than ½ Time Without Dependent | |
| Tuition/Fees | $2,460 | $2,460 | $2,460 | $2,460 |
| Room/Board Cost | $9,580 | $3,690 | $4,193 | $1,230 |
| Book/Supplies | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Transportation | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,630 | $1,630 | ||
| Total | $15,970 | $10,080 | $8,953 | $5,990 |
Child Care Expenses
- For each category add $1,000 per additional child.
Students who are attending for less than half time
- Students who own/rent a house/apartment would receive a total of $3,193 for years 1, 2 & 3.
- Students who live with parents would receive a total of $1,230 for years 1, 2, and 3.
- No room/board charges would be allowed after year three.
Tuition for Clock Hour Schools
- In-State tuition is based on 900 hours of attendance per year @ $2.56 per hour plus applicable fees.