To qualify for financial aid, many financial aid programs require you to demonstrate financial need first. A key piece in determining your financial need will be calculating your cost of attendance.
Your cost of attendance consists of both direct (fixed) costs, such as tuition and fees, as well as indirect (variable) costs, like transportation, computer, loan fees, personal expenses and housing.
Your cost of attendance will vary depending on your program of study, your credit load per semester, your residency and your living situation.