Cost of Attendance-Online Programs
Your "Cost of Attendance" or "COA" represents an estimate of the total amount it will cost you to go to school—usually expressed as a yearly figure. It’s determined using rules established by law. The COA includes tuition and fees, a housing and food allowance for off-campus students, and allowances for books, supplies, loan fees, and, if applicable, dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, including an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer.
Sample "Cost of Attendance" Budget for Federal Student Loans
This is a sample budget for a student in the Criminal Justice Administration Program who will begin classes in July 2011
- Tuition charges increase every year. The tuition charges rise to $744 per credit starting with the the session starting in July 2011
| Budget Category | 4 session total (July - October - January - April) |
| Tuition (6 credits per session) | 17,856 |
| University Fees |
681
|
| Room and Board Allowance | 12,100 |
| Book Allowance | 733 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,162 |
| Total | $34,532 |
Updated June 11, 2011