2012-2013 Financial Information

Cost of Attendance: 2013 - 2014
Expenses Full-time Enrollment
(12 or more credits) 		Part-time Enrollment
(below 12 credits)
Tuition (fall and spring) $ 47,268 $1,750/credit
Required Fees
Fees 880 372
Other Costs (may vary by student)
Housing 15,263 15,263
Personal/Transportation 4,792 4,792
Books/Supplies** 1,555 1,165
Direct Loan Fees (est.) 1,312 735
Total $71,070  
** A one-time allowance for computer equipment may be added under specified conditions.
***Unless you specifically request to waive the health insurance fee, you will be charged for it. For information on how to waive health insurance, click here.

 

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of educational expenses for the nine month academic year. Federal law limits COA allowances to the amounts necessary to cover institutional charges and a student lifestyle and may vary from actual costs. The housing allowance assumes a shared accommodation.

In determining how best to cover expenses, consider the budget in its entirety with thought of adjusting expenses in one category to meet costs that may be higher in another. While the cost of attendance cannot be increased to meet obligations beyond those specified, consideration may be given to documented unusual or unexpected expenses. 

The standard cost of attendance is the maximum amount of aid permitted from all sources during the academic year. For financial aid purposes the full-time budget applies to enrollment in 12-17 credits; the per credit hour rate of $1,700 applies to part-time enrollment up to 11 hours. Enrollment in 6 credit hours per semester (including summers) is required for financial aid. International students on a visa sponsored by American University are required to enroll in a minimum of 8 credits each semester.

Cost of Attendance figures are usually updated in early spring for the upcoming fall semester. Tuition charges are subject to change each academic year.

Financial Aid and Scholarships