Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate Students
Estimated annual expenses for full time dependent students:
NC Residents |
Out of State Residents |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5527 | $18,012 |
| Books & Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Room rent | $4798 | $4798 |
| Meals | $3168 | $3168 |
| Personal Expenses | $1450 | $1450 |
| Transportation | $874 | $1400 |
| TOTAL | $16,767 | $29,778 |
Estimated annual expenses for full time independent students:
NC Residents |
Out of State Residents |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5527 | $18,012 |
| Books & Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Rent/Food | $8760 | $8760 |
| Personal Expenses | $1450 | $1450 |
| Transportation | $1150 | $1150 |
| TOTAL | $17,837 | $30,322 |
*Please note that a student's dependency status is based on information provided on the FAFSA. Being considered an independent student is not merely a matter of being responsible for your own educational expenses. Please visit our FAQ section for more information.
Estimated annual expenses for full-time student living with parents or other relatives:
NC Residents |
Out of State Residents |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5,527 | $18,012 |
| Books & Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Living Allowance | $3070 | $3070 |
| Personal Expenses | $1450 | $1450 |
| Transportation | $1150 | $1150 |
| TOTAL | $12,147 | $24,632 |
Direct Costs (billed):
Direct costs are billed by the University Cashier’s Office.
- Tuition and fees are billed through the University Cashier’s Office several weeks before the beginning of each semester.
- On-campus room costs are determined and billed through the University Cashier’s Office when you apply for and are assigned a room with University Housing.
- On-campus meal plans are determined and billed through the University Cashier’s Office when you select a meal plan with University Dining.
Indirect Costs (not billed):
Indirect costs are not billed by the University Cashier’s Office and are not directly paid by financial aid. These costs are based on averages of expenses reported by NC State Students. For personal budgeting purposes, you can use your own estimates for indirect expenses based on your expected personal spending and circumstances.
- Off-campus Rent
- Off-campus Food
- Books and Supplies
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Expenses
CALCULATE YOUR OWN ESTIMATED EXPENSES
| My Tuition and Fees are | $_________________ |
| My on-campus room rent is | + $________________ |
| My on-campus meal plan is | + $________________ |
My total direct costs equal |
= $________________ (D) |
| My budget for Off Campus Rent is | + $_______________ |
| My budget for Off Campus Food is | + $_______________ |
| My budget for Books and Supplies is | + $_______________ |
| My budget for Personal expenses is | + $_______________ |
| My budget for travel expenses is | + $_______________ |
My total indirect costs equal
|
= $_______________ (I) |
My TOTAL costs equal |
= $______________(D+I) |
CALCULATE YOUR OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS
| Total Costs (see D+I above) | $_________________ |
Minus Financial Aid package |
- $_________________ |
My TOTAL out of pocket costs equal |
= $_________________ |
ESTIMATE YOUR REFUND
| My financial aid package | $_________________ |
Minus my total direct costs (see D above) |
- $_________________ |
Equals my estimated refund for indirect costs |
= $_________________ |
View a printable version of this budget worksheet for dependent undergrads or for independent undergrads.