The cost of attendance (COA) – sometimes referred to as the “student budget” – is an estimate of what it costs a typical student to attend a college or university for one academic year.  Don’t be startled by the COA you see on your financial aid offer from Crowley’s Ridge College.  Your cost of attendance doesn’t only include tuition, but also your basic living expenses.  Your cost of attendance is made up of two different types of costs: direct and indirect.

Direct costs are items that will appear on your CRC bills, such as tuition, fees, and room & board (if you live on campus).

Indirect costs will not appear on your bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in your budget.  These include items like books, transportation, and personal expenses.