![]() ![]() You should speak with someone in the Office of Financial Aid to discuss possible funding options. There are other expenses that may be included in the Cost of Attendance which can be added to allow for loan eligibility. Other additional individual expenses may include: clothing for the local climate, computer purchase, additional trips home during the academic year, etc. If a student does not waive the University's health insurance plan, the Cost of Attendance will include an additional component for this charge. For example, students are required to have health insurance while attending Brown. Student Health Insurance Plan and Other Individual ExpensesĪ student’s health and other individual expenses are not included in the Cost of Attendance. To pay for travel up front, students are expected to use a portion of the funds they earn over the summer, as well as funds that are earned throughout the academic year as part of a student’s on or off campus employment. Students are responsible for all aspects of booking and paying for travel to and from Brown. Transportation An allowance for travel will be included in the Cost of Attendance based on a student’s home address. Please be aware that no allowance is provided for students attending less-than half time. The allowance can serve as a planning tool to help students determine how much money to have available for these expenses. Miscellaneous Personal Expenses The standard allowance is based on estimated costs incurred for personal expenses during the academic year including clothing, laundry, toiletries, cell phone expenses, entertainment, additional educationally-related supplies, and other incidentals. For those students who are not part of the program, the standard allowance of $1,300 is the estimated cost of books & materials and is included in the COA. BCMS does not cover the cost of electronic items, however, if these are purchased for educational purposes, a representative from the Office of Financial Aid will be able to discuss the possibility of financing options. Therefore, a books & materials expense is not included as part of the Cost of Attendance (COA) in the financial aid offer. Required Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment Most University Scholarship eligible students will be part of the Book/Course Materials Support (BCMS) Program all books and required course materials are covered by the University and are obtained at the Brown Bookstore at no cost to the student. Students may experience different levels of indirect expenses however, the values listed represent allowances provided for the academic year. ![]() These costs include books, personal expenses and possibly travel. Indirect estimated costs do not appear on student accounts (bills) and vary based on the individual student. Direct or Billed Costsĭirect or billed costs are charges billed directly to student accounts (bills) each semester such as tuition, mandatory fees, and room and meals. The Cost of Attendance represents a combination of direct charges and estimated indirect expenses. Regardless of a family’s financial situation, attending college is a major investment. **Please refer to Student Financial Services for a breakdown of actual tuition and fee charges. These allowances are based on the standard charges for housing and food during the academic year. Students attending classes at Brown University, weather living locally off campus or on campus or being charged by Brown for a meal plan or for residential hall or not being charged, are provided the same allowance. Living expenses include allowances for both housing and food. ![]() The following chart breaks out the allowances for different living situations. Additional Situationsĭepending on a student’s housing/living situation and/or enrollment, allowances within the Cost of Attendance may change. ![]() Fees (includes $100 Academic record fee for first time students)Īdditional individual expenses not included in the Cost of Attendance may include: clothing for the New England climate, computer expenses, additional trips home during the academic year, etc. ![]()
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