Tuition & Fees

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How Much Does It Cost?

All tuition and fees must be paid the day you register for classes. If you have been awarded financial aid or a Cochise College scholarship, your registration will be retained, and you will not be dropped for non-payment. The financial aid process can take up to a few weeks so students are encouraged to fill out their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on the FAFSA website as soon as possible.

Students can also set up a payment plan. Visit the payment page for more information. All fees may change as approved by the Cochise College Governing Board.

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Students can look up their class textbooks at the Cochise College Bookstore.

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Tuition & Fees

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Important - Understanding the Cost of Attendanceaccordian open close

Tuition & Fees:  This is the sum of money the college charges for instruction. Cochise College charges tuition at a per credit rate and most classes average 3 to 4 credits per course. Actual tuition costs for a student will vary depending on the student’s residency and program. Some programs such as nursing and aviation are charged a higher tuition rate. In addition to tuition, many courses require additional fees to cover costs associated with the courses, each program will have differing fees. A complete list of these tuition & fees can be found later on this page.

Living Expenses – Housing and Food: This is an estimate of living expenses. This will differ on an individual basis. This includes rent, food, household supplies and utilities.

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: This is the average estimated cost of books and supplies for a typical student for an entire academic year. This includes books, educational supplies, and technology-related expenses.

Travel: Average transportation costs include standard vehicle maintenance, commuting to campus, and trips home.

What a student actually spends on travel may be higher or lower depending on their number of trips, distance, and mode of travel.

Direct Costs – Are billed by Cochise College. They include:

  • Tuition and Course Fees
  • On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans
  • Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment

Indirect Costs - Are not billed by Cochise College. They are other expenses you might incur as a student, but are not billed directly to you by the college. Indirect costs will vary depending on your individual situation. They include:

  • Off-Campus Housing and Food
  • Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment (if purchased somewhere other than from Cochise College)
  • Travel
  • Medical/Dental expenses
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses (i.e., laundry, personal grooming items, etc.)

Indirect costs will vary depending on your individual situation.

In-State Tuitionaccordian open close
In-State Innovation Launch Point (ILP) tuition (per credit hour) $250
In-state (per credit hour) $95
Online In-State (per credit hour) $95
In-state Nursing (NUR) and Police Academy (LEO) tuition (per credit hour) $133
In-state Aviation (PFT) tuition (per credit hour) $287
Active Military Duty (In-state regardless of location) $95
Dual Enrollment $20
Golden Apache Tuition (County Resident 60 years or older) $48
Golden Apache Online Tuition (County Resident 60 years or older) $48
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Out-of-state 1 - 6 credits (per credit hour) $142
Out-of-state over 6 credits (per credit hour retroactive to 1 credit) $255
Out-of-state Nursing (NUR) and Police Academy (LEO) tuition $358
Out-of-state Aviation PFT tuition $407
Students without Prop 300 documentation $255
Online Out-of-State (per credit hour) $255
Western Undergrad Exchange Tuition (WUE) $142
WUE Nursing (NUR) and Police Academy (LEO) tuition (per credit hour) $199
WUE Aviation (PFT) tuition (per credit hour) $407
New Mexico Tuition Waiver (NMW) $95
NMW Nursing NUR and Police Academy LEO tuition (per credit hour) $133
NMW Aviation PFT tuition (per credit hour) $407
Border Commuter Application Fee $20
International Student Application Fee $75
International Student Illness & Accident Insurance TBD
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MOS Credentialing Program $70
E-cashier - HOLD Classes upon registration $25
Credentialing Fee (per contract) $50
Credit by examination (per credit hour, non-refundable) $80
Co-op Education Courses (per credit hour) $48
Proctor Fee-one exam $20
Proctor Fee-per course $30
Accuplacer Testing Retest-one subject $15
Accuplacer Testing Retest-two subjects $20
Accuplacer Testing Retest-three subjects $25
CLEP administration (does not include the CLEP fee) $25
DSST administration (does not include the DSST fee) $25
Myers-Briggs $25
Strong Inventory $20
Other Testing Services $20
HAPS $25
HAPS Rescheduling Fee $40
Transcripts (official) $10
Transcripts (2nd business day) Additional charge $50
Additional Diploma $10
Airport Tie-Down Fee (per month) $100
Check Reissuance Fee $50
Returned Check Fee (for each returned) $50
Replacement of Student ID Card or Meal Card $10
TEAS/HESI entrance exam proctor fee $10
Placement scores (sent to 3rd party) $10
Typing Test $15
Public Records Request Fees- Individual Request (electronic data file shared) $25-50
Public Records Request Fees- Commercial Request (electronic data filed shared) $50
Public Records Request Fees- Price per page plus shipping & postages $0.25
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A housing deposit is required prior to check-in. All housing costs are due at registration.
Chiricahua and Huachuca Hall - Single Occupancy
Desert View Townhouses - Double Occupancy

Regular Student- 17 week semester  
Meal Program $3,150
Room Rate - Huachuca Single Room $1,725
Room Rate - Huachuca Double Room $1,520
Room rate - Townhome Double Room $1,570
Housing Deposit $200
Laundry Fees Per Semester $35
Combined Rate  
Meal Plan & Housing with 15 or more Credit Hours of enrollment $3,150
Professional Pilot: Meal Plan & Housing with 15 or more Credit Hours of enrollment $3,895
Laundry Fees Per Semester $35
Housing Deposit $200
Professional Pilot - 21-week semester  
*Meal Program $3,895
Room Rate $2,125
Housing Deposit $200
Application Fee $50
Laundry Fees Per Semester $35
Per Month Rental and Non-Student  
Housing Deposit $200
Laundry Fee Per Semester $35
Cost Per Month (single room) Staff Only $775
Cost Per Month (double room) Staff Only $1,225
Winter Break $450
Winter Break Per Night Rate $35
Summer Break $1,200
Summer Break Per Night Rate $35

*18 meal swipes per week-all you can eat one time through the line

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The cost for fuel has been included in the hourly training rates. A "fuel surcharge" is added to flight rates should fuel costs increase significantly. The basis for the current flight rates is $5/gal. A fuel surcharge may already exist and will be adjusted as necessary. You will be notified prior to any adjustment in pricing.

Course costs include the minimum required training hours per the FAA. Any hours required above these to obtain the required proficiency will be billed at hourly rates. Course fees also include required books and first-time testing fees (knowledge test and DPE costs). Failed knowledge or practical tests will require additional training and testing fees.

1st Semester      
Private Pilot Certification Tuition @ $287 per credit Fees Total
PFT 101 Private Pilot Ground (5 credits) $1,435 $425 $1,860
PFT 111 Solo Flight (3.5 credits) $1,005 $5,820 $6,825
PFT 112 Cross Country Navigation (1.5 credits) $431 $4,075 $4,506
PFT 113 Private Completion (1 credit) $287 $5,308 $5,595
Total Course Cost $3,158 $15,628 $18,786
2nd Semester      
Commercial Flight I & II (Time building) Tuition @ $287 per credit Fees Total
PFT 130 Commercial Pilot Ground (5 credits) $1,435 $400 $1,835
PFT 121 Commercial Flight I (3 credits) $861 $16,525 $17,386
PFT 131 Commercial Flight II (3 credits) $861 $5,019 $5,880
Total Course Cost $3,157 $21,944 $25,101
Instrument & Commercial III Tuition @ $281 per credit Fees Total
PFT 204 Instrument Ground (5 credits) $1,405 $375 $1,780
PFT 214 Instrument Flight I (3.5 credits) $984 $6,250 $7,234
PFT 215 Instrument Flight II (1.5 credits) $422 $6,338 $6,760
PFT 218 Commercial Flight III (1 credit) $281 $6,443 $6,724
Total Course Cost $3,092 $19,406 $22,498
4th Semester      
Multi-Engine Add on Tuition @ $281 per credit Fees Total
PFT 210 Multi Engine Ground (1 credit) $281 $100 $381
PFT 211 Multi Engine Flight (1 credit) $281 $6,623 $6,904
Total Course Cost $562 $6,723 $7,285
Certified Flight Instructor Tuition @ $281 per credit Fees Total
PFT 230 Fundamentals of Instructing (3 credits) $843 $225 $1,068
PFT 231 Flight Instructor Airplane Gnd (5 credits) $1,405 $0 $1,405
PFT 235 Flight Instructor Airplane Stage I (1.5 credits) $422 $3,350 $3,772
PFT 236 Flight Instructor Airplane Stage II (1.5 credits) $422 $5,250 $5,672
Total Course Cost $3,092 $8,825 $11,917
Optional/additional certificates available      
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Tuition @ $281 per credit Fees Total
PFT 250 Flight Instructor Instrument Ground (3 credits) $843 $300 $1,143
PFT 251 Flight Instructor Instrument Flight (3 credits) $843 $5,188 $6,031
Total Course Cost $1,686 $5,488 $7,174
Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine Tuition @ $281 per credit Fees Total
PFT 240 Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine Ground School $562 $50 $612
PFT 241 Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine Flight $562 $8,023 $8,585
Total Course Cost $1,124 $8,073 $9,197
Tuition @ $281 per credit   Fees Total
PFT 103 Private Pilot Review $281 $2,620 $2,901
PFT 217 Instrument Review $281 $2,620 $2,901
PFT 220 Commercial Pilot Review $281 $2,205 $2,486
PF 233 Flight Instructor Review $281 $1,450 $1,731
Student Technology Fee   $225 $225
 

Additional Fees

Aviation Compass and CPP Tests $140
FAA Knowledge Exam Fee $173
Flight Instructor fee $65/hr
No Show Fee $60
Simulators Redbird $120/hr
Piper Archer (dual) $210/hr
Piper Archer (solo) $185/hr
C182 RG (dual) $225/hr
BE 55 Baron (dual) $375/hr

Annual Tuition Costs

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Books and Supplies $1,800
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $0
Lab Fees $900
Personal Expenses $1,350
Housing and Food $14,250 Housing Budget: $7,110 / Food Budget: $7,140
Transportation $2,762
Tuition $2,280 $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $1,800
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $0
Lab Fees $900
Personal Expenses $1,350
Housing and Food $14,250 Housing Budget: $7,110 / Food Budget: $7,140
Transportation $2,762
Tuition $2,280 $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $1,800  
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $0  
Lab Fees $900  
Personal Expenses $1,350  
Housing and Food $7,140 Food Budget: $7,140
Transportation $2,762  
Tuition $2,280 $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $2,242 *Approximate
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $1,243 *Approximate
Lab Fees $1,155 *Approximate
Personal Expenses $1,350  
Housing N/A
$3,140
Combo Rate: Meal Plan & Housing with 15 or more credit hours of enrollment each semester
Regular Student (No Combo): $1,570 per semester or $3,140 per year
Food $6,300 Meal Plan Cost
Transportation $5,412  
Tuition $2,280
$3,192
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $133/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $2,242 *Approximate
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $1,243 *Approximate
Lab Fees $1,155 *Approximate
Personal Expenses $1,350  
Housing and Food $14,250 Housing Budget: $7,110 / Food Budget: $7,140
Transportation $5,412  
Tuition $2,280
$3,192
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $133/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $2,242 *Approximate
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $1,243 *Approximate
Lab Fees $1,155 *Approximate
Personal Expenses $1,350  
Housing and Food $7,140 Food Budget: $7,140
Transportation $5,412  
Tuition $2,280
$3,192
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $133/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $1,800  
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing ** Actual Costs: 1st Semester: $14,255 2nd Semester: $20,679 3rd Semester: $17,845 4th Semester: $6,827
Lab Fees $900  
Personal Expenses $1,454  
Housing N/A
$4,250
Combo Rate: Meal Plan & Housing with 15 or more credit hours of enrollment each semester
Regular Student (No Combo): $2,125 per semester or $4,250 per year
Food $7,790 Meal Plan Cost
Transportation $2,256  
Tuition $2,280
$6,888
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $287/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $1,800
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing ** Actual Costs: 1st Semester: $14,255 2nd Semester: $20,679 3rd Semester: $17,845 4th Semester: $6,827
Lab Fees $900
Personal Expenses $1,454
Housing and Food $17,510 Housing Budget: $8,690 / Food Budget: $8,820
Transportation $4,512
Tuition $2,280
$6,888
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $287/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Books and Supplies $1,800
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing ** Actual Costs: 1st Semester: $14,255 2nd Semester: $20,679 3rd Semester: $17,845 4th Semester: $6,827
Lab Fees $900
Personal Expenses $1,454
Housing and Food $7,140 Food Budget: $7,140
Transportation $4,512
Tuition $2,280
$6,888
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $287/credit hour * 12 credit hours
*One semester program, Spring 2025 amounts will need to be recalculated if the Sierra Vista dorms are open
Books and Supplies $2,000
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $749 **Additional Personal Costs may be incurred
Lab Fees $160
Personal Expenses $693
Housing N/A
$1,700
Combo Rate: Meal Plan & Housing with 15 or more credit hours of enrollment each semester
Fall 2024 Hotel charge of $2,500, minus $800 towards meals
Food $4,200 $800 lunch Mon-Thu on-campus, $3,400 additional Food Budget
Transportation $1,625 *Using off-campus transportation budget amount until dorms are completed
Tuition $2,280
$3,990
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $133/credit hour * 30 credit hours
*One semester program
Books and Supplies $2,000
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $749 **Additional Personal Costs may be incurred
Lab Fees $160
Personal Expenses $693
Housing and Food $8,150 Housing Budget: $3,950 / Food Budget: $4,200
Transportation $1,625
Tuition $2,280
$3,990
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $133/credit hour * 30 credit hours
*One semester program
Books and Supplies $2,000
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $749 **Additional Personal Costs may be incurred
Lab Fees $160
Personal Expenses $693
Housing and Food $4,200 Food Budget: $4,200
Transportation $1,625
Tuition $2,280
$3,990
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 12 credit hours
Actual Cost: $133/credit hour * 30 credit hours
Books and Supplies $900
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $0
Lab Fees $450
Personal Expenses $675
Housing N/A
$3,140
Combo Rate: Meal Plan & Housing with 15 or more credit hours of enrollment each semester
Regular Student (No Combo): $1,570 per semester or $3,140 per year
Food $6,300 Meal Plan Cost
Transportation $914
Tuition $1,140 $95/credit hour * 6 credit hours
Books and Supplies $900
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $0
Lab Fees $450
Personal Expenses $675
Housing and Food $7,125 Housing Budget: $3,555 / Food Budget: $3,570
Transportation $1,381
Tuition $1,140 $95/credit hour * 6 credit hours
Books and Supplies $900
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing $0
Lab Fees $450
Personal Expenses $675
Housing and Food $3,570 Food Budget: $3,570
Transportation $1,381
Tuition $1,140 $95/credit hour * 6 credit hours
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Books and Supplies $900
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing ** ** 1st Semester: $14,255 2nd Semester: $20,679 3rd Semester: $17,845 4th Semester: $6,827 based on Full-Time Status in 4 semesters.
Lab Fees $450
Personal Expenses $727
Housing and Food $8,755 Housing Budget: $4,345 / Food Budget: $4,410
Transportation $2,256
Tuition $1,140
$3,444
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 6 credit hours
Actual Cost: $287/credit hour * 6 credit hours
Books and Supplies $900
Misc. Fees: Licenses & Testing ** ** 1st Semester: $14,255 2nd Semester: $20,679 3rd Semester: $17,845 4th Semester: $6,827 based on Full-Time Status in 4 semesters.
Lab Fees $450
Personal Expenses $727
Housing and Food $3,570 Food Budget: $3,570
Transportation $2,256
Tuition $1,140
$3,444
Financial Aid Cost $95/credit hour * 6 credit hours
Actual Cost: $287/credit hour * 6 credit hours
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Tuition Waivers

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Cochise Combo & Combo Plusaccordian open close

Cochise College is a member of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, which offers a reduced tuition rate of 150% of in-state tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state.

Fill out a WUE application or contact the Admissions Office for more information.

WUE Application (Online Form)

With the Cochise Combo, in-state and WUE students living in the college residence halls are not charged room rates when they register for 16 or more Cochise College credits and purchase meal plan.

Residents of non-WUE states are eligible for Housing Combo (+) Plus, which includes all the benefits of the Cochise Combo housing deal, plus you’ll pay 150% of in-state tuition.

Housing Combo Plus Tuition Application (Online Form)

Housing Combo I (International) Tuition Application (Online Form)

Western Undergraduate Exchangeaccordian open close

Cochise College is a member of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, which offers a reduced tuition rate of 150% of in-state tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state.

Fill out a WUE application or contact the Admissions Office for more information.

WUE Application (Online Form)

WUE Program Guidelines

  • Legal resident of participating state (documentation required): Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming
  • Tuition for WUE students is 150 percent of institution’s in-state resident tuition
  • Acceptance to Cochise College.
  • Full-time student status at Cochise College.
  • Annual accumulation of 24 credit hours at a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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If you are 60 years or older, you may apply for a Golden Apache tuition program as an Arizona resident who lives in Cochise County. This program allows a tuition discount of the regular in-state tuition rate and of the online tuition rate. Registration fees, lab fees, bookstore charges, avionics, flight tuition and fees, and non-credit courses are not included in this discount.

Tuition charges will be discounted to the published Golden Apache rate in the college catalog each year. The Golden Apache tuition rate cannot be applied retroactively.

Golden Apache Tuition Application (online)

Golden Apache Guidelines

  • 60 years of age or older on or before the first day of class (documentation required)
  • Cochise County County resident
  • Meet Arizona in-state residency requirements
  • Acceptance to Cochise College
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  • Legal residency in New Mexico (documentation required)
  • Acceptance to Cochise College
  • Full-time student status at Cochise College
  • Annual accumulation of 24 credit hours at a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average
  • Tuition rate granted for a maximum of four semesters at Cochise College
  • Online classes are not included in the tuition discount

New Mexico Rate Application (Online Form)

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To improve educational opportunities for students of their respective states, Cochise College and the Instituto Tecnológico de Agua Prieta (ITAP) have an agreement in which students can pay resident tuition rates at each institution.

Sonoran residents who are eligible to enroll at the resident tuition rate at ITAP are eligible to enroll at Cochise College in Cochise County and pay the same tuition as students from Arizona:

Sonoran Exchange Form – Mexican Citizens (PDF)
Sonoran Exchange Form – U.S. Citizens (PDF)

Likewise, Arizona residents who are eligible to enroll at Cochise College and pay in-state tuition can enroll at ITAP and pay the same tuition as students from Sonora. Arizona residents interested in studying at ITAP should call Cochise College’s International Office at (520) 417-4758.

Tuition waivers are available to students from Sonora through an agreement between the Arizona-Mexico Commission and the Comisión Sonora-Arizona. Qualifying students from Sonora who are studying in Arizona may pay in-state tuition for a maximum of two years. Students from Arizona who wish to study in Sonora have a series of educational and living options available.

For more information:
Instituto de Educacion Sonora-Arizona
Calle Guerrero # 39 entre Colosio y Sonora, Colonia Centro, C.P. 83000 Hermosillo, Sonora
Phone/Fax: (662) 289 76 00 Ext. 2401/2383
instituto_sonora_arizona@hotmail.com

Secretaría de Educación y Cultura website

Contact Information

Director of Business Office/Bursar
Sally Aparicio
Sierra Vista Campus 1000 Bldg. Student Union First Floor
(520) 515-5416
svbo@cochise.edu

 

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