Cost of Attendance Changes

The next table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Polaris Career Center over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 83.42% for that period where last year costs was $20,350. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.
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Cost of Attendance Changes of Polaris Career Center (2012-2024)
YearLiving off CampusChanges by Year
2012-13$11,095-
2013-14$11,895 7.21%
2014-15$12,695 6.73%
2015-16$15,975 25.84%
2016-17$16,180 1.28%
2017-18$16,705 3.24%
2018-19$16,441 -1.58%
2019-20$16,520 0.48%
2020-21$16,780 1.57%
2021-22$17,915 6.76%
2022-23$19,985 11.55%
2023-24$20,350 1.83%
Cost of Attendance Changes of Polaris Career Center
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

Next table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Polaris Career Center. The tuition & fees has increased 44.57% for last 12 years where the recent tuition & fees are $10,185.
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Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Polaris Career Center (2012-2024)
YearTuition & FeesChanges By Year
2012-13 $7,045-
2013-14 $7,495 6.39%
2014-15 $8,085 7.87%
2015-16 $8,585 6.18%
2016-17 $8,589 0.05%
2017-18 $9,068 5.58%
2018-19 $9,197 1.42%
2019-20 $9,610 4.49%
2020-21 $9,672 0.65%
2021-22 $9,772 1.03%
2022-23 $10,272 5.12%
2023-24 $10,185 -0.85%
Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Polaris Career Center

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased 39.01% from year 2012 to 2024 where current year costs are $310.
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Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Polaris Career Center (2012-2024)
YearBooks & SuppliesChanges by Year
2012-13$450-
2013-14$500 11.11%
2014-15$410 -18.00%
2015-16$410 0.00%
2016-17$226 -44.88%
2017-18$227 0.44%
2018-19$239 5.29%
2019-20$185 -22.59%
2020-21$223 20.54%
2021-22$223 0.00%
2022-23$223 0.00%
2023-24$310 39.01%
Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Polaris Career Center

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 117.79% when living off campus from year 2012 to 2024.
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Living Costs Changes of Polaris Career Center (2012-2024)
YearLiving Off CampusChanges by Year
2012-13$1,500-
2013-14$1,500-
2014-15$1,500-
2015-16$2,365-
2016-17$2,590-
2017-18$2,455-
2018-19$2,049-
2019-20$2,049-
2020-21$1,639-
2021-22$2,599-
2022-23$2,289-
2023-24$2,424-
Living Costs Changes of Polaris Career Center
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