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Cost of Attendance (COA) − Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need
The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of a student’s educational expenses for their period of enrollment. It establishes average costs for different categories of students (i.e. full time vs. part time, in-state tuition vs. out of state tuition, etc) and is the cornerstone for determining a student’s financial need for “need-based” grants, loans, and work-study. It also sets a limit on the total federal aid that a student may receive.
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PRELIMINARY COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR NOTE: Tuition & fees below based on enrollment of 12 credit hours |
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Type of Student Expense | Colorado Resident living off-campus | Colorado Resident living with family | Non-Resident living off-campus | Non-Resident living with family |
Tuition & Fees | $4,181.40* | $4,181.40* | $11,314.20 | $11,314.20 |
Books & Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
Room & Board | $12,411 | $5,247 | $12,411 | $5,247 |
Transportation | $1,665 | $1,665 | $1,665 | $1,665 |
Health Insurance | $2,844 | $2,844 | $2,844 | $2,844 |
Loan Fees | $72 | $72 | $72 | $72 |
Miscellaneous ** | $1,521 | $1,368 | $1,521 | $1,368 |
*Tuition and Fees for Colorado Residents who apply for and have a Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) Stipend authorized by the State of Colorado. COF stipends are state funds that currently reduce the cost of tuition by $104 per credit. |
Your EFC is an index number that college financial aid staff use to determine how much financial aid you would receive if you were to attend their school. The information you report on your FAFSA form is used to calculate your EFC.
The EFC is calculated according to a formula established by law. Your family’s taxed and untaxed income, assets, and benefits (such as unemployment or Social Security) all could be considered in the formula. Also considered are your family size and the number of family members who will attend college or career school during the year. The EFC Formula guide shows exactly how an EFC is calculated.
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