Are there other costs of going back to school?

While Futures for Frontliners makes tuition affordable, going back to school still has other costs.

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There may also be costs outside of tuition and other fees that you should plan for:

• Book and supplies
• Technology costs
• Course fees
• Childcare expenses 
• Transportation expenses

To help you estimate your costs, each community college offers a "net price calculator" on their website. These calculators estimate the costs for housing, books and supplies, and personal expenses such as transportation. These estimates are based on full-time enrollment. If you're planning to enroll part-time, remember that the costs will be half of what the calculator estimates.