Cost of Attendance Changes

Cost of Attendance Increases

Certain COA expenses can be increased if your actual charges are more than what we estimated. Costs that may be considered for an increase are tuition and fees, housing, books and supplies, and transportation costs. Additionally, you may be eligible to include other expenses in your cost of attendance, such as dependent care costs, disability-related expenses, study abroad costs, and a computer purchase.

Students in need of additional loan funding may request an increase to their COA. An increase in the COA allows students, or parents of dependent students, the opportunity to apply for additional loan funds through the Federal Direct, Parent PLUS, or private education loan process. Eligible students who have not already borrowed their annual maximum in Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans may be eligible for an increase in those loans.  If there is sufficient loan eligibility in the student’s current estimated budget, a COA increase may not be necessary.

To request that additional costs be covered or to have an increase made to existing expenses, please complete the online appeal form below. You may be asked to provide documentation depending on the request.

Housing Status Changes

The housing cost assigned to you is based on the response you provide to the housing question on your admission application if you are a new student or on historical information if you are a returning student. Requesting a change to your housing status (on-campus vs. off-campus vs. at home with parent) is different than requesting an increase to your COA. To update your housing status please complete the online housing form below.

Contact us. The Office of Financial Aid is available to answer any questions you may have regarding financial aid available for educational costs.