FINANCIAL AID SELECTION CRITERIA & COST
Financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need on a first-come first-serve basis. "Financial Aid Award Letters" will be calculated and mailed only after the Western Financial Aid Office has received all requested materials as defined under "The Financial Aid Application Process."
THE FINANCIAL NEED FORMULA
Cost of Education* (tuition, books, supplies, transportation, room, board)
- (minus)
Expected Family Contribution (as determined by the FAFSA form)
= (equals)
Amount of Financial Assistance Needed**
ESTIMATED average budget for the 2008-09 Academic Year for students living in Escalante Hall with a full-meal plan:
| RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT | |
| TUITION | $ 2,880 | $11,856 |
| FEES | $ 898 | $ 898 |
| BOOKS\SUPP | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
| ROOM* | $ 4,088 | $ 4,088 |
| BOARD* | $ 3,428 | $ 3,428 |
| TRANS/MISC** | $ 2,720 | $ 3,220 |
| TOTAL COE*** | $15,514 | $24,990 |
+Resident students need to apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend to be eligible for this amount. Students can apply for COF at www. CollegeInColorado.org
*Room and Board are average costs. Actual amount can vary based on housing and meal plan selected.
**Since spending habits will vary by each individual student, it is impossible to accurately estimate your student’s needs. However, these are some examples of typical extra costs for the 2008-09 school year.
***It is likely financial aid will NOT be enough to cover all your costs/needs!!!!!!!!!!
(Financial aid is awarded without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.)