The cost of living (food, gasoline, etc.) is relatively high. There is a shortage of housing in the Fort Bragg area. The college has no dormitories, and it cannot arrange housing for students. Despite the difficulties, all of our students (including those with families) have been able to find satisfactory housing. The average cost for a modest apartment has been about $475, utilities not included. If you are accepted into the program, you should plan to investigate housing possibilities in or near Fort Bragg during the summer months, so that problems can be resolved in time for the start of the program at the end of August.

Our experience has shown that students commonly underestimate the costs associated with buying tools and lumber, and providing for food and shelter in the Fort Bragg area. Try to be realistic in your calculations.

Click here to see maps of where Fort Bragg and the shop are located.
And here to view the Web site for the City of Fort Bragg.

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Photos from the C/R Shop