Cost of Attendance (COA)

Your financial aid notification includes estimated expenses known as the Cost of Attendance (COA)—a projection of the educational costs you may incur during the academic year. Please note that the COA is not a bill; actual costs may vary based on personal choices and circumstances.

Examples of COA estimates can be found below.

  • Direct Costs
    These are expenses billed directly by the university, including:

    • Tuition and differential
    • Mandatory fees
    • Room and board (for students living on campus)
  • Indirect Costs
    These are anticipated out-of-pocket expenses that are not billed by the university but are part of a student’s educational experience, such as:

    • Books and supplies
    • Transportation
    • Personal and miscellaneous expenses
    • Room and board (for students living off campus)