How Much Does It Cost?

A Typical Plan - Expenses for the LACC Cinema-TV Department Cinema Production Certificate

In order to give you an idea of the costs at LACC, here are the expenses for getting a certificate in Cinema production. (After completing Cinema 1,2,3,4, you can take the other classes in any order you wish.) "Other costs" vary depending upon the scope of your project so “other costs” listed here are average. As you scroll down you’ll see the category for your situation (U.S. Citizen California Resident, U.S. Citizen Non-Resident minor, U.S. Citizen Non-Resident Adult, Foreign Citizen California Resident, and Foreign Citizen Non-Resident).

We're sure you'll agree that the training program at LACC is very inexpensive compared to other film schools. Why spend a fortune when you can get first-class training for a reasonable cost?

You may be eligible for Financial Aid if you are a U.S. Citizen or resident non-citizen.

These charts are for comparison only and subject o change. For more detailed information about the costs go to Admissions, Fees and Financial Aid

Costs for California Residents (must show proof of residency for at least one year)

Class Approximate Textbook expenses (costs vary with instructor and source of book) Other (costs vary with scope of project subtotal California residence tuition ($20 per unit) Health fee, ASO Fee, Health Services fee, Student rep fee (total $19 per semester) Parking fee Total Costs

First Semester
Cin 1 $22 $5   $60 - -  
Cin 2 $38 $100   $60 - -  
Cin 3 $85 $5   $60 - -  
Cin 4 $20 $5   $60 - -  
subtotals $165 $115 $240 $19 $27 $566

Second Semester
Cin 5 $38 $5   $60 - -  
Cin 6 $38 $200   $60 - -  
Cin 9 $121 $10   $60 - -  
Cin 10 $54 $5   $60 - -  
Subtotal $251 $220 $240 $19 $27 $757

Third semester
Cin 20 $55 $50   $60      
Cin 32 $38 $80   $60      
Cin 33 or Law 33 $38 $100   $60      
Subtotal $131 $230 $180 $19 $27 $587

Grand total for certificate

 $547 $565 $660 $57 $81 $1,950


Costs for Out-of-State Non-resident U.S. Citizens for minors and those that do not establish residency after one year)
Class Approximate Textbook cost (costs vary with instructor and source of book) Other (costs vary with scope of project subtotal Out of State tuition ($173 per unit) Health fee, ASO Fee, Health Services fee, Student rep fee, Parking Fee  (approx. total $19 per semester) Parking fee Totals

First Semester
Cin 1 $22 $5   $519 - -  
Cin 2 $38 $50   $519 - -  
Cin 3 $85 $5   $519 - -  
Cin 4 $20 $5   $519 - -  
Subtotal $165 $65 $2,076 $19 $27 $2,352

Second Semester
Cin 5 $38 $5   $519 - -  
Cin 6 $38 $100   $519 - -  
Cin 9 $121 $10   $519 - -  
Cin 10 $54 $5   $519 - -  
Subtotal $251 $120 $2,076 $19 $27 $2,493

Third semester
Cin 20 $55 $50   $519      
Cin 32 $38 $80   $519      
Cin 33 or Law 33 $38 $100   $519      
Subtotal $131 $230 $1,557 $19 $27 $1,964

Grand Total for Certificate

 $547 $415 $5,709 $57 $81 $6,809


Costs for Out-of-State Non-resident U.S. Citizens (adults) that establish residency in California after the first year.
Class Approximate Textbook cost (costs vary with instructor and source of book) Other (costs vary with scope of project subtotal Out of State tuition ($159 per unit) Health fee, ASO Fee, Health Services fee, Student rep fee (total $19 per semester) Parking fee Totals

First Semester
Cin 1 $22 $5   $519 - -  
Cin 2 $38 $50   $519 - -  
Cin 3 $85 $5   $519 - -  
Cin 4 $20 $5   $519 - -  
Subtotal $165 $65 $2,076 $19 $27 $2,352

Second Semester
Cin 5 $38 $5   $519 - -  
Cin 6 $38 $100   $519 - -  
Cin 9 $121 $10   $519 - -  
Cin 10 $54 $5   $519 - -  
Subtotal $251 $120 $2,076 $19 $27 $2,493

Third semester California residence tuition ($20 per unit)
Cin 20 $55 $50   $60      
Cin 32 $38 $80   $60      
Cin 33 or Law 33 $38 $100   $60      
Subtotal $131 $230 $180 $19 $27 $587

Grand Total for Certificate

 $547 $415 $4,332 $57 $81 $5,432


Costs for Foreign Citizen California Residents (must show proof of California residency for at least one year)
Class Approximate Textbook cost (costs vary with instructor and source of book) Other (costs vary with scope of project subtotal Foreign Citizen resident fee ($183 per unit) Health fee, ASO Fee, Health Services fee, Student rep fee (total $19 per semester) Parking fee Totals

First Semester
Cin 1 $22 $5   $549 - -  
Cin 2 $38 $50   $549 - -  
Cin 3 $85 $5   $549 - -  
Cin 4 $20 $5   $549 - -  
Subtotal $165 $65 $2,196 $19 $27 $2,472

Second Semester
Cin 5 $38 $5   $549 - -  
Cin 6 $38 $100   $549 - -  
Cin 9 $121 $10   $549 - -  
Cin 10 $54 $5   $549 - -  
Subtotal $251 $120   $2,196 $19 $27 $2,613

Third semester California Residence tuition ($20 per unit)
Cin 20 $55 $50   $60      
Cin 32 $38 $80   $60      
Cin 33 $38 $100   $60      
Subtotal $131 $230 $180 $19 $27 $587

Total

 $547 $415 $4,572 $57 $81 $5,672


Costs for Foreign Citizen Non-residents
Class Approximate Textbook cost (costs vary with instructor and source of book) Other (costs vary with scope of project subtotal Non –resident Foreign Citizen fee $183 per unit plus $20 per unit admissions fee Health fee, ASO Fee, Health Services fee, Student rep fee (total $19 per semester) Parking fee Totals

First Semester
Cin 1 $22 $5   $609 - -  
Cin 2 $38 $50   $609 - -  
Cin 3 $85 $5   $609 - -  
Cin 4 $20 $5   $609 - -  
Subtotal $165 $65 $2,436 $19 $27 $2,712

Second Semester
Cin 5 $38 $5   $609 - -  
Cin 6 $38 $100   $609 - -  
Cin 9 $121 $10   $609 - -  
Cin 10 $54 $5   $609 - -  
Subtotal $251 $120 $2,436 $19 $27 $2,853

Third semester
Cin 20 $55 $50   $585      
Cin 32 $38 $80   $585      
Cin 33 $38 $100   $585      
Subtotal $131 $230 $1,755 $19 $27 $2,162

Total

 $547 $415   $6,627 $57 $81 $7,727
Rev 7/23/08