What’s the True Cost of Attendance?

Imagine you are planning to enroll in college. What would be considered direct costs for your education?

• Costs paid directly to the college including tuition and fees, housing, and meal plan.

• Costs for joining clubs and participating in extracurricular activities.

• Costs for decorating your dorm room and personal shopping.

• Costs for buying textbooks and commuting to college.

What might be included in indirect expenses for a college student?

• Institutional health insurance.

• Tuition and fees.

• Housing and meal plans.

• Textbooks and transportation.

Will most students pay the full cost of attendance?

• No, but they will pay half of the cost.

• Yes, but only for the first year.

• No, most students will not pay the full cost.

• Yes, all students pay the full cost.

What is tuition?

• The cost for meal plans.

• The fees for using the college gym.

• The cost for housing on campus.

• The price colleges charge for classes.

What is the average published yearly tuition and fees for Public Four-Year College (in-state students) for 2022-23?

• $3,860

• $39,400

• $10,940

• $28,240

Can you get help paying for college?

• No, financial aid is not available for college students.

• Yes, most college students receive financial aid.

• Yes, but only through loans.

• No, you have to pay all costs by yourself.

Imagine you are a student looking for ways to fund your college education. What forms of financial aid are available to you?

• Grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.

• Financial aid is not available.

• Loans and work-study only.

• Grants and scholarships only.

What will college really cost me?

• Less than you think.

• Exactly the published price.

• The same as for every other student.

• More than you think.

Is college worth the cost?

• It depends on the college you attend.

• No, it has no benefits.

• Yes, but only for certain majors.

• Yes, college graduates earn more and are more likely to hold a job.

Aside from tuition, what other expenses should a student budget for while attending university?

• Just personal spending money.

• Only the cost of getting to and from campus.

• There are no additional expenses.

• Accommodation, meals, textbooks, and commuting costs.