Cost of Attendance Budget
The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of how much your educational costs are expected to be for one academic year. Your financial aid (loans, scholarship, or other forms of financial aid) will not exceed the Cost of Attendance Budget.
2008 – 2009 Budget College of Law
| Expenses | Residents | Non – Residents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $10,644 | $24,010 | |
| Est. Cost Books & Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | |
| Est. Cost Living Expenses | $10,852 | $10,852 | |
| Loan Fee Offset (if applicable) | $80 | $80 |
West Virginia University allots $10,852 for living expenses for the academic year. This gives you approximately $1,206 a month for nine months.
Computer Purchase
The Department of Education has allowed the use of student loan monies for the purchase of a computer. You may receive up to $1,500.00. An amount of $1,500 is added to all 1st year Law budgets for the purchase of a computer.
1st Year 2008 – 2009 Budget College of Law
(Plus Computer Purchase)
| Expenses | Residents | Non – Residents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Award |
$23,376 | $36,742 | |
| Maximum Computer Expense |
$1,500 | $1,500 | |
| Total Budget |
$24,876 | $38,242 |
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Change of Income
Although the process of determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid is basically the same for all students, an adjustment sometimes can be made if a student has special circumstances. Special circumstances may include a reduction in income due to loss of employment, retirement, disability or death of a wage earner; divorce or separation; loss of social security benefits, etc. If you experience a change of income please notify the Financial Aid Office.
Child Care
If you have children receiving child care while you are enrolled in college you may receive additional loan monies to cover part or all of the costs. You must submit to the Financial Aid Office a signed statement by your child care provider verifying who is in child care and how much you are spending monthly.