Cost of Attendance
When planning for college you must consider both direct and indirect costs to determine how much aid you might need. Direct costs include tuition & fees billed to your student account. Indirect costs include books, supplies, transportation, housing, meals, and miscellaneous personal expenses. The combination of your direct and indirect costs are commonly referred to as your estimated Cost of Attendance.
The following figures represent the estimated Cost of Attendance for two, full-time semesters during the 2026-2027 academic year at Pine Technical & Community College and are only used for determining financial aid eligibility.
| Budget Items | Price |
| Tuition and Fees | $6,569 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Living Expenses (Food/Housing) | $10,401 |
| Transportation | $2,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $7,401 |
| Loan Fees | $9 |
| Total | $29,071 |
This does not mean every undergraduate student must pay $29,071 to attend Pine Technical & Community College. Indirect costs such as living and personal expenses can vary significantly based on individual circumstances. Estimated costs of living in Pine County are obtained from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Other estimated indirect costs are obtained from research conducted by collegeboard.org.