Solano Community College

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

Solano Community College's published tuition is relatively low for California residents, but tuition is only one part of an annual budget. The following 2024-25 figures distinguish enrollment charges from other expenses:

• California-resident full-time undergraduate tuition: $1,104, plus $68 in reported required fees.
• Nonresident full-time undergraduate tuition: $9,704, plus $68 in reported required fees.
• Reported books and supplies expense: $1,089.

California-resident part-time enrollment was reported at $46 per credit. Residency rules, course loads, and additional course-specific costs can change an individual bill; students should use the college's current fee schedule for the term in which they plan to enroll.

Housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses can outweigh tuition, particularly for someone renting off campus. Solano does not operate student housing, so a housing allowance in a cost-of-attendance estimate is not a charge for a college residence hall. Students should build a budget around their actual living arrangement rather than add an estimated housing allowance to rent they have already counted.

Financial aid can reduce what a student pays. In the 2024-25 figures, 86% of students received some form of financial aid, while 2% received student loans. Average net price - the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid - varies by family income and is not an individual award quote. Eligible students can explore federal grants, California grants and fee waivers, scholarships, and veterans' education benefits by completing the appropriate aid applications and reviewing the college's financial-aid requirements.

What are the work-study opportunities at Solano Community College?

Solano students can pursue part-time work while enrolled, and eligible students may be considered for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program that pays wages for approved employment; it is not a grant paid merely for accepting an award, and an award does not automatically provide a job.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and ask Solano's financial-aid office how available positions are advertised and filled. Ordinary part-time jobs do not require Work-Study eligibility. Separately, the college's career services offer career exploration and counseling, a job bank, job fairs, and opportunities to connect with employers. Those services can help with a job search but should not be mistaken for a placement guarantee.