Cost of Attendance (COA)
SFAS award letters list anticipated expenses which reflect the Cost of Attendance (COA) students may encounter during the academic year. The total COA is an estimate, not a bill, and actual costs may vary. Examples of Cost of Attendance can be viewed below.
Direct vs Indirect Costs
- Direct Costs are paid to the university bill and include tuition and differential, fees, and room and board for students living on campus.
- Indirect Costs are anticipated expenses students may incur. These costs include books and supplies, travel, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Room and board are indirect costs for students living off campus.
COA for Dependent Student
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Dependent Living with Parent - direct
COSTS CHARGED BY THE UNIVERSITY AMOUNT Tuition - In State $10,584 Mandatory Fees $4,286 Tuition Differential (if applicable) See Registrar's Website Tuition Diff
To view Tuition Differential amounts click here and you will be redirected to the Registrar’s website.
Dependent living with parent - indirect
ESTIMATED VARIABLE EXPENSES AMOUNT Books and Supplies $1,400 Transportation $1,452 Stafford Loan Fees (if borrowed) $68 Personal Expenses $3,676 -
Dependent/Ind not living with parent - direct
COSTS CHARGED BY THE UNIVERSITY AMOUNT Tuition - In State $10,584 Mandatory Fees $4,286 Tuition Differential (if applicable) See Registrar's Website Tuition Diff
To view Tuition Differential amounts click here and you will be redirected to the Registrar’s website.
Dependent/Ind student not living with parent - indirect
ESTIMATED VARIABLE EXPENSES AMOUNT Books and Supplies $1,400 Housing and Food Expenses* $10,882 Transportation $1,452 Stafford Loan Fees (if borrowed) $68 Personal Expenses $2,176 residence hall
*Students in residence halls should refer to their housing contract for the amount that will be billed for room and board (meal plan).
Review of COA
Students should contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships to request a review of their cost of attendance if actual expenses are significantly different from the costs listed on their financial aid award letter. Child care, computer, study abroad and disability related expenses can be taken into consideration with the submission of the proper paperwork.