What’s the True Cost of Attendance? Know Before You Go.

What is the true cost of attendance for college?

• The true cost of attendance for college includes tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and personal expenses.

• The true cost of attendance for college includes only room and board

• The true cost of attendance for college includes only books and supplies

• The true cost of attendance for college only includes tuition and fees

What are some common hidden costs of attending college?

• Textbooks, transportation, housing, and meal plans

• Entertainment and leisure activities

• Health insurance and medical expenses

• Personal care and grooming

What are some strategies for reducing the cost of attendance?

• Ignore available financial aid options

• Take out multiple high-interest loans

• Apply for scholarships, grants, and financial aid; find part-time work or internships; compare housing options; use cost-saving resources.

• Spend money on unnecessary items

What is the importance of understanding the true cost of attendance before attending college?

• To make the college look more prestigious

• To plan for financial resources and avoid unexpected expenses.

• To have an excuse for not attending college

• To impress friends and family with the high cost of attendance

How can financial aid impact the true cost of attendance?

• Financial aid can reduce the amount a student has to pay out of pocket, thus impacting the true cost of attendance.

• Financial aid increases the amount a student has to pay out of pocket

• Financial aid only impacts the cost of tuition, not the overall cost of attendance

• Financial aid has no impact on the true cost of attendance

What are some common misconceptions when trying to pay for your college education?

• Underestimating the true cost of attendance

• Accurately estimating the true cost of attendance

• Overestimating the true cost of attendance

• Ignoring the true cost of attendance