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Cost of Attendance

  2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
In-State
Tuition & Fees 26,880 28,630 30,880
Room & Board
(On Campus)		 9,208 10,115 10,995
Books & Supplies 600 600 800
Total Cost 36,688 39,345 42,675
Out-of-State  
Tuition & Fees 26,880 28,630 30,880
Room & Board
(On Campus)		 9,208 10,115 10,995
Books & Supplies 600 600 800
Total Cost 36,688 39,345 42,675

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Needs Analysis Methodology: Both Federal and Institutional
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 54%
Average amount: $11,725
Determined to have financial need: 34%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Noncustodial PROFILE
Business/Farm Supplement

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 100% $26,276
Need-based scholarship/grant: 83% $15,769
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 90% $5,573
Need fully met: 36%

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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