Cypress College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Cypress College?

Cypress College's tuition is relatively low for eligible California residents, but an annual budget must also account for books, transportation, food, and housing. Residency status and the number of units taken can change the tuition bill substantially.

For 2024-25, the reported in-state tuition figure for full-time undergraduates was $1,104, with $46 in required fees; the reported out-of-state figures were $12,292 and $87, respectively. The reported part-time per-unit charges were $46 for in-state students and $408 for out-of-state students. These published figures should not be combined with a tuition figure from another year to create an annual estimate.

• Tuition and required fees: Check the current term's district fee schedule and your residency classification before calculating a bill.
• Books and supplies: The reported annual estimate was $2,267; actual spending varies by courses and materials.
• Living expenses: The reported room-and-board estimate was $22,752. Cypress College does not operate residence halls, so this is a budgeting estimate, not a campus housing charge.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. In the 2024-25 data, 90% of students received some form of aid, while 1% received student loans. The average reported net price for students from families with income of $48,000 or less was $3,663. Net price is an average after grant and scholarship aid, not an individual quote.

Eligible students may seek federal grants through the FAFSA, California state aid through the applicable FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, the California College Promise Grant for enrollment-fee relief, and scholarships. Eligibility rules differ, and a grant that reduces tuition does not necessarily cover living expenses. Students using veterans' education benefits should work with the college's veterans services and benefits-certification staff. A current, personalized aid offer is more useful for budgeting than a published average.

What are the work-study opportunities at Cypress College?

Cypress College students may find part-time work through ordinary job openings or, if eligible and awarded funding, Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program in which students earn wages for approved work; it is not an upfront grant or a guarantee of a job.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA and review their aid offer, then follow the financial aid office's instructions for available positions and hiring. An ordinary campus or off-campus part-time job does not require a Work-Study award. Separately, the college offers career-planning support, including career exploration, résumé preparation, interview preparation, counseling, and job-search resources. Those services can help students look for work or internships but are not employment guarantees.