2008-2009 Estimated Cost of Attendance
9 Month Academic Year
| UNDERGRADUATE | ||||
| WI Res | MN Res | Non-Res | Living w/Relatives | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | 6,202 | 6,672 | 14,192 | 6,202 |
| Room and Board - est. | 5,150 | 5,150 | 5,150 | 2,300 |
| Basic Institutional Charges (full-time tuition and residence hall costs) |
11,352 | 11,822 | 19,342 | 6,202 |
| Estimates of additional expenses: | ||||
| Books and Supplies - est. | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Personal - est. | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,300 |
| Transportation - est. | 900 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
| Total | 14,512 | 14,982 | 22,502 | 11,162 |
| GRADUATE | |||
|
Graduate students' living expenses
are the same as undergraduate. Tuition and fees, books
and supplies for graduate students are:
|
WI Res | MN Res | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | 7,288 | 7,762 | 18,482 |
| Books and Supplies | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Please be aware, all the budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and—if they live in the residence halls—their room and board. Remaining expenses will be based on your personal living expenses.
The room and board component of the budget is an estimate of the average costs students experience living on or off campus.
What if your financial aid plus your (and your parents’) resources do not equal your budget?
We have listed some possible alternatives and strategies below. Students are always welcome to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor if you would like to review your situation and discuss alternative options in more detail.
Options to reduce costs:
- You may be able to economize on personal epenses and manage on less than the budgeted amount.
- By using the bus sytem, you may be able to significantly save on transportation costs.
- For many students-especially freshmen and sophomores-the book rental system covers the majority of your books and supplies costs.
Options to increase your resources:
- Part-time jobs are available on campus and in the local community. Many students are successful working part time while they attend school. We strongly recommend, however, that you do not work more than 15-20 hours per week while you are in school. Job opportunities are listed on the board outside of the Financial Aid Office and on the financial aid homepage.
- For some students, additional loan is available through the unsubsidized loan program. If so, your award letter should indicate the maximum amount of additional loan for which you are eligible.
- Parents of dependent students may borrow under the PLUS program (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students). Applications for this loan are available in the Financial Aid Office.
- If you or your parents have experienced a significant change in your financial circumstances within the last year, you should explain these changes in writing to a financial aid counselor to explore whether an adjustment can be made to your "Expected Family Contribution."
- If you have unusual expenses that are not included in the average budget, we would encourage you to explain your circumstances in writing or discuss your situation with a financial aid counselor.
- Summer employment is an opportunity for many students to save for the next year’s educational expenses.
- On the other hand, some students discover that it is more economical to attend Winterim or Summer Session if picking up the additional classes allows them to graduate earlier.
- Enrolling for as many credits per semester as you can reasonably handle helps to ensure you will graduate on time. Remember, each extra semester you attend is costly.
- Check into scholarship opportunities listed on the Financial Aid Office homepage.
A Budget Worksheet is provided to assist you in evaluating your resources and planning for your expenses.
