Cost of Attendance

In addition to the direct cost of tuition and fees, Northern New Mexico College is required to estimate a cost of attendance (COA) that includes indirect costs such as personal expenses and transportation. While the COA can be one of the more confusing aspects of the financial aid process, it gives the student and the student's family an idea of what costs might be incurred beyond tuition and fees so they can plan accordingly. It is important to differentiate between direct and indirect costs, as indirect costs are simply estimates used by Northern’s Financial Aid Office during the awarding process to determine a student's financial need. Direct costs are the amounts that will be charged to the student's account.

Keep in mind that Northern’s Financial Aid Office can only award students an amount of aid equal to or less than their associated cost of attendance budget. Students who have questions regarding their budget should contact the Financial Aid Office.

Should a student receive more aid than allowed by their COA the Financial Aid Office will reduce funds in the following order:

• Student Loans
• Work Study
• Institutional Aid
• Other state, federal and private aid as needed

For a helpful tool to estimate your cost to attend college, try our new Net Price Calculator.

COST OF ATTENDANCE ESTIMATES

All estimates are based on a student attending full time.
Tuition and Fees is based on a weighted average of tuition cost for in person and on-line classes.

NON-NEW MEXICO RESIDENT
FALL/SPRING 2023/2024
Living Off Campus

Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees                              $14,328

Indirect Costs
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies and Equipment*            $1,200
Food & Housing                         $12,540
Transportation                              $2,230
Personal  Expense                       $3,510
TOTAL COA.                              $33,808

NON-NEW MEXICO RESIDENT
FALL/SPRING 2023/2024
Living with Family

Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees                            $14,328

Indirect Costs
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies and Equipment*            $1,200
Food & Housing                           $4,180
Transportation                              $2,230
Personal Expense                        $1,980
TOTAL COA                                $23,918

*Students in the nursing program should add an additional $1,000. Students in the Cosmetology and Barbering programs should add $1,300. Students in the Technical Trades programs should add $1,800.

Updated 10/09/23