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The Office of Financial Aid establishes
student budgets each year to reflect realistic cost of attendance figures.
Direct charges for tuition, fees, housing (University-owned) and meal plan
rates are set on an annual basis by the University administration.
Variable expenses such as books, supplies, personal spending and travel
allowances are set by the Office of Financial Aid and are
based on average student expenses.
The following student budgets have been established and
will be used in determining eligibility for assistance.
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2009-2010 Academic Year
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Full-time students
(minimum 12 hours per
term) |
Resident
(On or Off Campus) |
Commuter
(Living with Parents) |
| Tuition |
$ 27,510 |
$ 27,510 |
| Basic University Fee |
$ 1,180 |
$ 1,180 |
| Room and Board Allowance |
$
9,000* |
$ 2,500** |
| Books/Supplies Allowance |
$ 1,000 |
$ 1,000 |
| Personal Spending |
$
1,500***
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$
1,500***
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| Total Student Budget: |
$40,190 |
$33,690 |
| * |
Resident Room and Board Allowance
is based upon a
double dormitory room and Flex Meal Plan |
| ** |
Commuter Room and Board Allowance
is based upon
federal recommendation |
| *** |
Personal Spending includes
laundry, recreation, weekend
meals, long-distance telephone calls, and transportation. |
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Special Note:
The budgets are presented to assist you in determining the resources
you will need for the entire school year. We encourage you to establish a
budget based upon your needs and to use the student expense budget
worksheet to calculate the amount your family will be required to pay
toward the cost of attendance. If your budget is lower than our estimate,
you are encouraged to borrow less money through the educational loan
programs. If your projected expenses are higher than you estimate, we
encourage you to speak with one of our counselors to discuss your needs.
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Per
federal regulation, any combination of financial assistance received by
the student (including non-repayable grants and scholarships, educational
loans and on-campus school year employment) from any sources cannot exceed
the established student budget.
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