The cost of attendance (COA)—sometimes referred to as the "student budget"—is an estimate of what it costs a typical student to attend a college or university for one academic year. Don't be startled by the COA you see because it doesn't only include tuition; it takes into account your basic living expenses.
The COA serves two purposes:
Your actual expenses may be different from what's listed on your financial aid award letter, and the total amount of your aid—including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study—can't exceed your total cost of attendance.
The cost of attendance is made up of two different types of costs: direct and indirect.
For Example:
A typical, Nebraska resident, UNK graduate student taking 9 credit hours a semester has the following cost of attendance for the 2018-19 school year
Direct Costs: |
Tuition & Fees |
$6,726 |
Room & Board |
10,208 |
|
Subtotal |
$16,934 |
|
Indirect Costs: |
Books |
714 |
Transportation Expenses |
1,376 |
|
Misc. Personal Expenses |
3,016 |
|
Average Loan Fees |
146 |
|
Cost of Attendance |
$22,186 |
Below is more detail about each line item listed in the example:
Direct costs are determined by the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the Board of Regents. Indirect costs are determined by historical averages of what UNK students spend on these costs. Figures may change slightly every year.
Below you will find an Estimator that will help determine your approximate UNK costs for a semester, based on the criteria you enter. Note: some classes have higher associated fees or tuition costs e.g.: classes with labs, online classes, etc.
This calculation is meant only to be an approximation of graduate semester expenses. Contact the Finance Office (308) 865-8524 for a more exact calculation.
When you enter the requested data and click on the 'Calculate Cost' button, the form will calculate the line items listed below, and will display an estimated semester total.
*The room rate includes additional fees for laundry, social programing, and the Residence Hall Association.