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The Financial Aid Office assigns all students a standard Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA is not necessarily what you will pay to go to school, but rather an estimate of the direct and indirect costs you may experience in one academic year. This information can be helpful when budgeting for potential college expenses and in determining how much financial aid you may need for the academic year.
The COA is calculated based on factors such as residency status (i.e., in-state or out-of-state), dependency status as determined by FAFSA (i.e., dependent or independent), estimated tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses, transportation costs and loan fees.
2020-2021 COST OF ATTENDANCE*
In-State/Dependent Status Out-Of-State/Dependent Status
Tuition and Fees
$8,594
Tuition and Fees
$19,346
Room and Board
$9,399
Room and Board
$9,399
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Personal Expenses
$2,000
Personal Expenses
$2,000
Transportation
$1,600
Transportation
$1,600
Other (loan fees)
$119
Other (loan fees)
$119
TOTAL
$22,712
TOTAL
$33,464
In-State/Independent Status Out-Of-State/Independent Status
Tuition and Fees
$8,594
Tuition and Fees
$19,346
Room and Board
$11,132
Room and Board
$11,132
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Personal Expenses
$2,000
Personal Expenses
$2,000
Transportation
$1,600
Transportation
$1,600
Other (loan fees)
$119
Other (loan fees)
$119
TOTAL
$24,445
TOTAL
$35,197
*The Cost of Attendance budgets listed are based on estimated costs for the 2020-2021 academic year. Estimated tuition and fees are calculated on 28 credit hours total for the academic year.
The COA sets the limit on the maximum amount of financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans, work study and other resources) a student can receive. If you are awarded financial aid up to your COA and later receive additional institutional or outside funds, the Financial Aid Office must adjust your awards to make room for the added funds.
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
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