How much will it cost?

Financial aid counselors use the term "Cost of Attendance" or COA to describe the expenses you will have while you are a student. The COA includes tuition and fees, living expenses, books, and transportation. You will have other expenses that are not covered in the COA. It is important to know what all your expenses will be while in school as you pursue your health care career so that you can plan a budget accordingly. Fill in the chart below to estimate what your total expenses will be while attending school each year:

Type of Expense Cost
Tuition and fees (part of COA)  
Books (part of COA)  
Supplies (calculator, notebooks, etc.) (part of COA)  
Transportation (part of COA)  
Computer or computer access  
Uniforms (if your program has a clinical assignment)  
Health insurance (and other professional liability insurance that you may need to carry while doing your clinical assignment)  
Living expenses (including rent/mortgage, utilities, food, etc.)  
Child care  
Miscellaneous (entertainment, clothing, etc.)  
Other  
Total Expenses for One Year  




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