ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE

The Financial Aid Office establishes standard student budgets each year as a basis for awarding financial aid funds. These budgets reflect typical "modest but adequate" expense patterns of Moberly Area Community College students. While actual expenses will vary based on your lifestyle and level of enrollment, the estimated costs listed below should assist you in planning your own budget.

Estimated 2008-2009 Academic Year Student Budgets

	Tuition	Room and Board	Books and Supplies	Personal and Miscellaneous	Transportation	Total Budget
In-District Moberly Residents
Dependent	$1,824	$2,500	$800	$1,500		$7,604
Full-time
(12+ hours)					$980
Independent		$4,500	$800	$1,500		$9,604
Full-time
(12+ hours)	$1,824				$980

Out-of-District Residents
Dependent	$2,520	$2,500	$800	$1,500		$9,230
Full-time
(12+ hours)					$1,910
Independent	$2,520	$4,500	$800	$1,500		$11,230
Full-time
(12+ hours)					$1,910

Tuition and Fees

These are estimated tuition and fees for the 2008-2009 year. Actual tuition is set by the Board of Trustees. The rates listed are for a 12 credit hours per term. Students who enroll in fewer than 12 hours will have budgets developed for their enrollment status, three-quarter-time, half-time, and less-than-half time. Current tuition and fees for all MACC students are available from the Business Office.

Room and Board

Housing costs can vary significantly based on the living arrangements you select. We suggest you evaluate carefully the costs you might incur by living off-campus. Commuting: Students who live at home and commute to campus will reduce room and board costs significantly.

Books and Supplies

Costs vary by program, course load, and classes selected. You may be able to reduce your costs significantly by buying used books.

Personal and Miscellaneous

This category represents every other student expenses such as: transportation, clothes, personal hygiene, entertainment, etc. It is the most variable and personal component of anyone¹s budget. Personal spending can make or break a college budget! The most important thing is to set yourself an allowance, keep track of your expenses, and stick to your budget.

Keep in mind:

If you live off-campus, you may save money by having roommates.
The four C's - cars, clothes, credit cards, and calls - can bust your budget!

Getting Started

This page maintained by: MACC Financial Aid Dept. FinAid@macc.edu

URL: http://www.macc.edu/~finaid/cost.html