… more affordable. It costs less than you may think! To determine how much financial aid you may qualify for, we need to have an idea of the costs related to attending college. This is known as the … Cost of Attendance (COA) … , which is … costs are based upon your living situation. Students living on their own (or with a spouse or family of their own) will have higher estimated costs than students who live with and receive support from their parent(s). The results of your FAFSA … vary depending on course, new, used, rental and e-books. Some programs may require a license certification, which will have additional direct costs. … CA Resident Not Living with Parent/Guardian … Costs Paid Directly to the College … Fall …