Cost of Attendance

A cost of attendance (COA) is calculated by the Financial Aid Office to determine an estimate of the student’s educational expenses for a specific period of enrollment. This cost of attendance is used to determine the student’s financial need and the amount of financial aid that can be provided to a student during that period of enrollment.

A student’s cost of attendance includes both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are charges paid to the College that are listed on a student’s billing statement. This includes tuition, fees, housing, and food. Indirect costs are other educational expenses that are not billed by or paid to the College, and will not appear on a student’s student’s billing statement. This includes the costs of books, transportation, and personal expenses.