The budget below approximates the cost of education for the academic year and includes an amount for tuition and fees (depending on the course load); an allowance for room and board (which varies according to where the student lives); a standard amount for books, supplies, and personal expenses; and a transportation allowance.

Budget Components	Commuter Student	Off-Campus Student	On-Campus Student
Tuition and fees (two semesters full-time)	$37,372	$37,372	$37,372
Room and board	$1,610	$12,885	$12,810
Books and supplies	$800	$800	$800
Transportation	$480	varies	varies
Personal expenses	$500	$1,000	$1,000
Total budget	$40,762	$52,057	$51,982