Determining Financial Need & COA
Each year standard student budgets are developed based on institutional costs and
estimated costs of living, referred to as a student鈥檚 Cost of Attendance. The Cost of
Attendance or a student鈥檚 budget is determined by many factors including enrollment
status, residency status, and etc. By comparing the Cost of Attendance to the student鈥檚
Student Aid Index (SAI), the Financial Aid Office is able to assess student need.
- The amount of financial aid that you receive as a student cannot exceed Estrella
Mountain Community College's Cost of Attendance - Financial Need is determined by your Cost of Attendance (COA) minus your
Student Aid Index. - COA - SAI = Financial Need
- The budgets reflect typical expense patterns for 黑料老司机 students. Some students will spend more than the standard amounts, while others will spend less, depending on individual circumstances. Eligibility for financial aid is based on the standard budget allowances.