Fresno City College

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

Fresno City College's published tuition is relatively low, but tuition is only one part of an academic year's cost. In the 2024-25 IPEDS figures, the reported full-time tuition and required fees were:

• California residents: $1,332 in tuition and $46 in required fees.
• Nonresidents: $8,592 in tuition and $46 in required fees.

California's community college enrollment charge was $46 per unit in the reported data. Actual billed charges depend on units taken, residency classification, and applicable fees; the full-time annual figures should not be added to a separate per-unit calculation for the same coursework.

Students also need to budget for books and supplies, transportation, food, and housing. The reported $19,044 room-and-board figure is a budgeting measure, not a charge for a Fresno City College residence hall. An individual cost of attendance will differ depending on living arrangements and enrollment intensity.

Financial aid can change the amount a student ultimately pays. In the 2024-25 aid data, 93% of students in the reported aid population received financial aid. Average net-price figures varied by family income; for the $0-$48,000 income group, the reported average was $8,107. Net price is an average after grants and scholarships, not a bill or an aid offer for a particular applicant. Eligible students can explore federal grants, California grants, the California College Promise Grant, scholarships, and other aid by completing the appropriate financial aid application and reviewing the college's deadlines.

What are the work-study opportunities at Fresno City College?

Eligible Fresno City College students may seek Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid package. Work-Study is paid employment, not a grant deposited in full at the start of a term: students must qualify, obtain an eligible position, work scheduled hours, and receive wages.

Students interested in the program should complete the applicable financial aid application and check their award information, job-search instructions, and available positions with the financial aid office. A Work-Study award does not guarantee a job. Other part-time jobs may be available without Work-Study eligibility, while internships follow separate academic or employer requirements.

For longer-term career planning, the college reports access to career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job listings, job fairs, and employer recruitment. Students can use those services whether their immediate goal is part-time income, exploration of a major, or preparation for employment after college.