Federal law requires all colleges to calculate an estimated average Cost of Attendance (COA/budget) for an academic year (Fall/Spring). The COA is not the actual price you will pay but rather an estimate of what it might cost to attend, live and have basic necessities while attending. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer. 

• Health insurance may be waived with proof of sufficient coverage. More details are shared on the health insurance homepage.
• The tuition and fee amounts are based on 15 hours per semester for undergraduate students. However, 12 hours is considered full-time for most financial aid programs. For specific tuition and fee expenses per hour, please use the Tuition & Fee Estimator. 
• The tuition and fee amounts are based on 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students. Please note, if you obtain a graduate assistantship, 6 credit hours could be considered as full time. Please refer to Policy 1L1.
• On-campus Housing and Food (Meal) Plans information is available on the University Housing website. 
• Most textbook expenses are included in the student's fees. For more information, please contact Textbook Services. 
• Supply, transportation and personal expenses are based on an estimate the Office of Student Financial Aid prepares annually. If a student's actual expense is more than what is budgeted, a student can request a Special Expense for a review. 

Some programs may have different COAs, please reach out to Financial Aid for more information. 

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