The nine month program consists of two semesters of 18 units each (36 total for the year).

All students pay enrollment fees (per unit), a health fee, a student representation fee, and a student center fee. Out-of-state/non-resident/international students pay non-resident tuition fees in addition to enrollment fees. If you have any questions about the total cost, please visit the Mendocino College fees page to ascertain the current fees:  https://www.mendocino.edu/admissions-aid/registration/fees-and-tuition

For the school year 2023-24 students with California residency paid approximately $845 per semester and non residents paid approximately $5885 per semester. These fees typically go up slightly every year, so be sure to confirm the total cost of enrollment. There are also materials fees for each semester, no more than $200, which cover our exercise stock and other materials used by the class(glues, finishes, fasteners...etc.)

In addition to program costs, there are other costs that should be considered. Students are responsible for purchasing their own hand tools(approx. $500-1000), their project materials(approx. $200-$1000 per project, typically 2 projects at a minimum), rent($500-$2000), food, travel, and entertainment.

It all adds up and many underestimate the total cost of attending. Costs aside though, we are still one of the most affordable programs of this type and length, and quality.

In order to claim California residency for tuition purposes you will need to provide proof that you have resided in the state for at least one year prior to attending. For information regarding this please Go here: https://www.mendocino.edu/enrollment-services/admissions/residency

The Krenov Foundation is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to continue the legacy of James Krenov, his values, approach to woodworking, and teaching. They are also dedicated to the art and craft of fine woodworking, and offer several scholarships to incoming students, both first and second years.

Application for these scholarships should be made to the Foundation in the same time frame as applying to the Program. The closing date for scholarship applications is March 31.

There is a variety of  scholarships offered each year. 

If you are interested in learning more about applying for Krenov Foundation Scholarships, visit https://www.thekrenovfoundation.org/scholarships-1

There are also scholarships available from the Mendocino Foundation, but for various reasons, their application deadline (early March) occurs before you would even apply to our program. In order to be eligible for those funds, you would need to apply early to become a student of Mendocino College, which is separate from applying to our program. Go here to do this: https://www.mendocino.edu/enrollment-services/admissions/apply-mendocino-college This will allow you to apply for scholarships for the upcoming Fall semester. Go here for more information: https://www.mendocino.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid/scholarships to apply. If you are then awarded a scholarship, but do not make it into our program, the money will be passed on to other students. Contact the foundation at (707) 467-1018 or scholarship@mendocino.edu for more information.

This program is offered through the California community college system and thus you can also apply for general financial aid through the Fafsa. More information is available online at: https://www.mendocino.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid