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| Cost of Education |
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The cost of education includes several components. The cost calculated by the Financial Aid Office is
based on averaged and actual costs from reported data, survey data and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
data. Your student account (SIS) is your best and most accurate statement of direct educational expenses.
You can find your student account and your estimated cost of education by logging into the Student
Information System under the Finances Section.
- Tuition - Tuition is based on the number of credits you enroll for up to 12 credits as an Undergraduate
and 9 credits as a Graduate student. The full tuition cost includes segregated fees and is billed on a
semester basis.
- Books and Supplies - The estimate of books and supplies is based on average cost for Undergraduate and
Graduate students. Your actual costs may be more or less than the average costs because of your course
requirements.
- Housing - There are three housing costs factored into the cost of education. Students living with parents
or relatives are considered commuter students. Students living on and off campus will have housing costs
calculated that equal the average of the on campus housing for the year.
- Board - Food and toiletries are also calculated differently for commuter and on and off campus students.
The cost is updated each year based on the projected increase in the university food services costs.
- Personal/Miscellaneous - This area is a catch all for those day to day living expenses that don't fall
into any other category. Included are items such as clothing, medical, recreational expenses and insurance.
- Transportation - The transportation allowance is roughly based on trips to school with normal school
courses. There is an additional allowance available for students living more than 20 miles from campus.
Travel Abroad Policy
Travel to other countries to study, whether it is through semester abroad programs or January and summer
travel courses, is encouraged. The Financial Aid Office and the International Studies Program will work
with students and parents in an attempt to find adequate funding for these opportunities.
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