Once your application is complete, financial aid officers review your information to determine your eligibility for all types of aid based on your cost of attendance and financial need.
Determination of Need
Financial need is defined as the difference between the cost of attendance, including tuition, books, living expenses, and transportation, and the expected family contribution, which is calculated by the federal processor from the data you (and parents if you are dependent) provide on the FAFSA.
Cost of attendance – Expected family contribution = Financial need
Scholarships, grants, and subsidized Federal Direct Loans cannot exceed your determined financial need. Unsubsidized Federal Direct and PLUS Loans are not based on need. Your total financial aid, including Unsubsidized Federal Direct and PLUS Loans, cannot exceed your cost of attendance.
Special Circumstances
You may submit an appeal to the Financial Aid Committee to request a review for a possible financial aid adjustment based on special circumstances. Appeals must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable) and include supporting documentation. Per federal regulations, special circumstances may include the following:
- Change in employment, income or assets
- Change in household status
- Medical, dental or nursing home expenses not covered by insurance
- Child or dependent care expenses
2023-24 Cost of Attendance
For summer cost of attendance, see below.
The cost of attendance listed below is for students enrolling half time or more (at least 8 credits per term for fall or spring).
One term (4.5 months for fall or spring)
| Additional Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing and food | $11,590 |
| Books and supplies (based on 2 courses) | $400 |
| Personal | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $400 |
| Subtotal | $13,890 |
| Total cost of attendance | Subtotal + Your Tuition |
Two terms (9 months for fall or spring)
| Additional Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing and food | $23,180 |
| Books and supplies (based on 2 courses) | $800 |
| Personal | $3,000 |
| Transportation | $800 |
| Subtotal | $27,780 |
| Total cost of attendance | Subtotal + Your Tuition |
Estimated tuition for half time, 8 credits per term
| Type of Program | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate candidates | $4,080 ($510 per credit) |
| Graduate candidates | $6,440 ($805 per credit) |
| Premedical candidates | $4,080 ($510 per credit) |
The cost of attendance for students enrolling less than half time (fewer than 8 credits per term in the fall or spring) includes tuition, books and supplies, and transportation only.
2024 Summer Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance listed below is for students enrolling half time or more (at least 4 credits).
One term (seven weeks)
| Additional Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing and food | $5,150 |
| Books and supplies (based on 2 courses) | $200 |
| Personal | $750 |
| Transportation | $200 |
| Subtotal | $6,300 |
| Total cost of attendance | Subtotal + Your Tuition |
The above figures reflect living off campus. Students living on campus or enrolled in study abroad programs will incur different costs.
Dependency Status
Wondering about dependency status? Answer questions to determine if you need to provide parental information on the FAFSA.
