The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimated budget of educational expenses for an academic year and includes billable (tuition) and non-billable (transportation and personal/miscellaneous) expenses. The COA is used only for financial aid purposes and will not necessarily reflect actual charges.
Although the cost of attending UW Flexible Option will vary by student, financial aid awards are based on the below Cost of Attendance calculations.
Cost of Attendance for UW Flexible Option Students:
| UW Colleges & UW-Extension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students Living with Parent | Students Living on Their Own | |
| Tuition | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Room | $0 | $6,940 |
| Board | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $3,940 | $3,940 |
| Transportation | $100 | $100 |
| TOTALS | $17,840 | $24,780 |
| UW-Milwaukee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students Living with Parent | Students Living on Their Own | |
| Tuition | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| Room | $0 | $6,940 |
| Board | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $100 | $100 |
| TOTALS | $15,300 | $22,240 |
The following equation is used in determining financial aid eligibility:
Cost of attendance (COA) − Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated based on the information provided on your FAFSA.
For more information regarding tuition and how to pay your bill, visit the Student Resource Center for your program of study or interest.