FINANCIAL AID
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Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated amount it will cost to attend our programs at SBU.
COA figures include tuition and fees, books and supplies, loan fees and reasonable costs for living expenses (room, board, transportation, and personal expenses). The COA figures listed below are estimated and subject to change at any time without notice.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance at SBU per Academic Year | ||
| Allowance | MAcHM | DAOM |
| Tuition and Internship fees based on 12 units / 8 units |
$6,660.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Registration Fee | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $375.00 | $180.00 |
| Miscellaneous | $0 | $0 |
| Direct Cost | $7,200.00 | $6,345.00 |
| Food and Housing | $23,000.00 | $23,000.00 |
| Transportation | $9,000.00 | $9,000.00 |
| Personal/ Miscellaneous | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous | $0 | $0 |
| Living Expenses | $47,000.00 | $47,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $54,200.00 | $53,345.00 |
Academic Year: An academic year consists of three (3) quarters.
Tuition and Fees: The average cost of tuition and fees is based on enrolling 30 hours per year. The actual costs will vary depending on the student’s degree or certificate program.
Food and Housing: A reasonable estimate of the cost of living in Orange County or LA County while attending school. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances. Typically, room and board includes rent, food, snacks, household supplies, and utilities.
Books and Supplies: The average cost of books and supplies for an entire academic year includes books, educational supplies, course materials, and computer-related expenses excluding the purchase of a personal computer.
Transportation: Represents travel to and from residence and transportation costs to and from class and work (e.g., bus fare, gasoline, tolls, parking).
Personal Expenses and Miscellaneous: Estimate of costs for clothing, haircuts, entertainment, and other miscellaneous expenses.