Comparing Costs to Financial Resources 2011-2012
First estimate your "Cost of Attendance". Your actual costs will vary depending on your semester courses, major, and living choices. Estimates given below are for one semester, full-time, "student not living with parent". For additional information see "Cost of Attendance 2011-2012 ".
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Estimated Cost of Attendance:
- Tuition and Fees* -
http://www.isu.edu/finserv/costinfo.shtml
- Undergraduate
- Resident $2,898
- Non-Resident $8,516
- Graduate
- Resident $3,412
- Non-Resident $9,030
- Undergraduate
- Student Health Insurance - http://www.isu.edu/finserv/costinfo.shtml
- Books (estimate $450)
- Room and Board (estimate $4,032)
- Loan Fees (estimate $20)
Direct Costs
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Indirect Costs:
- Miscellaneous Personal (estimate $1,438)
- Transportation (estimate $867)
*Exact amounts of fees will be higher if you have class fees, eISU fees, new student orientation fee, late fees, malpractice insurance, professional fees, and such. To verify your fees see BengalWeb on the Finance tab, in the right hand column under "My Account". Or call Financial Services cashier's office at 282-2900.
The second step is to total the Financial Resources you are receiving.
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Financial Resources Possibilities..
- Scholarships
- Grants*
- Student Loans*
- PLUS Loans*
- Parent PLUS (See Loan Application Form)
- Graduate PLUS (See Loan Application Form)
- Alternative Loans
- Out of Pocket
Once Financial Aid award had been determined (grants, loans), students can view this on their BengalWeb, "Finance" tab. In the box entitled "My Financial Aid", students will click on "Accept Financial Aid Awards", choose the year, and follow the instruction to complete the steps.
Finally, determine the difference between your Costs and your Financial Resources.