Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance are average costs for standard expenses used to determine financial aid eligibility. Honolulu Community College utilizes standard budgets that are updated annually by the University of Hawaii’s Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs. These budgets include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation. Therefore, the cost of attendance reflects more than the items the student pays directly to the institution.

This table is based on full-time enrollment for 9 months (Fall & Spring semesters) during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Residents: 2023-2024

Allowances	Living with Parents	Living Off-Campus
Tuition *	$3,144	$3,144
Fees **	$30	$30
Books/Supplies	$1,350	$1,350
Transportation	$450	$450
Room ***	$2,815	$2,815

Pacific Islander: 2023-2024

Allowances	Living with Parents	Living Off-Campus
Tuition *	$4,716	$4,716
Fees **	$30 + $25 app fee	$30 + $25 app fee
Books/Supplies	$1,350	$1,350
Transportation	$450	$450
Room ***	$2,815	$11,261
Board	$4,545	$6,096
Personal Costs	$2,742	$2,742
Loan Fees	$64	$64
Total Cost	$16,737	$26,734

Non-Resident: 2023-2024

Allowances	Living with Parents	Living Off-Campus
Tuition *	$8,280	$8,280
Fees **	$30 + $25 app fee	$30 + $25 app fee
Books/Supplies	$1,350	$1,350
Transportation	$450	$450
Room ***	$2,815	$11,261
Board	$4,545	$6,096
Personal Costs	$2,742	$2,742
Loan Fees	$64	$64
Total Cost	$20,301	$30,298

* Based on a student enrolled in 12 credits/semester; Resident tuition is $131/credit; Pacific Island tuition cost is $196.50/credit; Non-resident tuition is $345/credit.

** Fees are based on credits enrolled in up to a max of $15/semester.

*** For students living on military base housing or receiving a military housing allowance, cost of attendance will only include basic expenses incurred for board.