Cost of College

What is the purpose of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

Which is NOT a direct cost included in the cost of attendance (COA)?

• on-campus housing

• tuition and fees

• meal plans

• school supplies

Put the different options into the appropriate category.

Groups:

(a) direct costs

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(b) in-direct costs

• meal plans

• tuition and fees

• off campus housing

• books and supplies

• on campus housing

• off campus food

• transportation

How does the cost of tuition and fees differ between public and private colleges?

• public colleges tend to have cheaper tuition and fees

• private colleges tend to have cheaper tuition and fees

• there is no difference in tuition and fees at public or private colleges

• public colleges have cheaper tuition, but not cheaper fees compared to private colleges

Which is NOT an example of fees that colleges may charge for other services?

• athletic fees

• enrollment fees

• freshman fees

• technology fees

colleges typically charge students on a ​ (a)   basis and most meals, excluding holiday and vacation periods.

• 9 month
• yearly
• semester
• 8 month

What options are available for estimating college costs before filing the FAFSA?

• Board's BigFuture EFC Calculator

• net price calculators

• there is no way to estimate college costs before filing the FAFSA

• the FAFSA Estimator