The Student Financial Services Office establishes (within Federal, State, and regional guidelines) modest budgets that reflect the average student's costs for a nine month period. Taken into consideration are a variety of conditions, such as living accommodations and special additional costs. Sample Expense Budgets for a full-time student are shown below:
| Living with parents with no dependents | All Other Students | Less Than Half-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $1,282 | $1,282 | $1,282 |
| Books and Supplies | $1062 | $1062 | $1062 |
| Food and Housing** | $11,494 | $22,086 | N/A *** |
| Personal Expenses | $4,060 | $4,968 | N/A *** |
| Transportation | $1,962 | $1,962 | $1,962 |
|
Total Cost of Attendance |
$19,860 |
$31,360 |
$4,306 |
*Based on 2024-2025 enrollment fees of $46.00 per unit. Out-of-state students are charged an additional $307.00 per unit for tuition.
**Represents costs of meals and basic expenses which family continues to provide while student lives at home.
***Per federal regulations, less than half-time student budget does not include the cost of food and housing and personal expenses.
Bachelor program students are charged an additional $84.00 per unit.
Reasonable documented dependent care expenses may be added to basic cost of attendance.
Loan fees - for student loan borrowers, actual or average loan origination and insurance fees $64 per year.
