The Financial Aid Office establishes (within Federal, State, and regional guidelines) modest budgets that reflect the average student's costs for a nine month period. Taken into consideration are a variety of conditions, such as living accommodations and special additional costs. Sample Expense Budgets for a full-time student are shown below:
|
Living with Parents, |
All Other Students |
|
| Enrollment & Health Fee* | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Food and Housing** | $3,474 | $9,288 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,898 | $2,520 |
| Transportation | $1,098 | $1,098 |
| Total Cost Of Attendance | $9,456 | $14,892 |
* Estimates based on 2007-2008 enrollment fees of $20.00 per unit. Out-of-state students are charged an additional $181.00 per unit for tuition.
** Represents costs of meals and basic expenses which family continues to provide while student lives at home. Reasonable documented dependent care expenses may be added to basic cost of attendance.
