General Information

The cost of attendance is an estimate of the total amount it should cost a student to go to school—usually expressed as a yearly figure and including tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. 

The cost of attendance is determined using survey information gathered from a random sample of students.  It is not the amount of money you owe the university.  Individual costs of attendance vary according to the residency, academic level, enrolment, and housing option (on campus/off campus).

For students feeling the estimated cost of attendance no longer reflects their actual expenses for the academic year, a Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Appeal can be submitted for reconsideration of the cost of attendance. 

For students attending in the Fall Term only, appeals must be submitted by November 1, 2008 and for students attending Fall and Spring Terms appeals must be submitted by April 1, 2009. Please allow six to eight weeks for the appeal to be processed.  However, approval of an appeal does not guarantee receipt of additional aid.

Requirements for Cost of Attendance Appeal

* In addition to this paperwork, other documentation may be requested

• A signed, detailed letter describing the reason for the appeal
• Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Appeal Form
• Documentation supporting the type of appeal(s) listed below

Reasons to Submit a Cost of Attendance Appeal

• Books and Supplies exceed the current Cost of Attendance
• The student has child care expenses
• Travel expenses exceed the current Cost of Attendance
• Housing and meals exceed the current Cost of Attendance
• Appeals submitted because of credit card debts, car repairs, or car insurance will not be considered.
• Other expenses