Cost of Attendance (COA) for Financial Aid

Summary

Overview of Cost of Attendance in relation to Financial Aid

Explanation

Cost of Attendance (COA) is a measurement of your expenditures associated with attending the college. The COA is determined by the College for a given academic year, and your award cannot exceed this number. COA is a necessary element in determining the amount of aid you can receive.

Key Words: COA, cost of attendance, expenditures, financial aid