The Cost of Education 

The cost of education is an important consideration when deciding which educational program is best suited to your goals and aspirations. The following information should be of assistance to you in calculating the costs related to attending York College. By performing some basic calculations, you can develop your own student budget. Generally, a student budget consists of the direct educational costs of tuition, fees, books and supplies, as well as those costs which are incurred by virtue of attendance, such as transportation and lunch. Students who are not living with their parents also need to take into consideration housing costs, and those with young children need to include childcare expenses. 

Developing a Budget 

The following are the most recent CUNY guidelines used for establishing the total cost of education for financial aid purposes. The amounts vary according to whether a student is living with parents or living away from home. Students should be aware that these are minimal figures, and that actual costs especially for housing, may be higher. These figures are based on an academic year of nine months. 

2024 - 2025 Nine Month Budget 

Budget Adjustments 

Child Care: Students who have dependent children under 13 years of age will be eligible for a budget allowance of up to $6,528 if they are not receiving free daycare or funds from HRA. 

Disabled/Handicapped: Students who can document additional expenses as a result of a disability and are not sponsored by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, can receive a budget adjustment.