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Cost of Attendance

  2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
In-State
Tuition & Fees 4,312 4,596 4,978
Room & Board
(On Campus)
6,620 6,331 6,951
Books & Supplies 900 950 1,000
Total Cost 11,832 11,877 12,929
Out-of-State  
Tuition & Fees 9,772 10,552 11,469
Room & Board
(On Campus)
6,620 6,331 6,951
Books & Supplies 900 950 1,000
Total Cost 17,292 17,833 19,420

Financial Aid (2006-2007)

Needs Analysis Methodology: Federal
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 25%
Average amount: $2,693
Determined to have financial need: 53%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
State Grant / Scholarship Application

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 98% $8,980
Need-based scholarship/grant: 90% $4,686
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 72% $4,611
Need fully met: 31%

Available Financial Aid

Loans
Federal Direct Student Loan Program (Direct Loan):
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL):
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Loans from school's funds



Financial Aid Criteria

Merit Based Need Based
Academics
Alumni affiliation
Art
Athletics
Job skills
ROTC
Leadership
Minority status
Music/drama
Religious affiliation
State/district residency

Financial Calculators

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