WHAT IS COA?
The cost of attendance components are determined by law (Higher Education Act, Sec. 472), and the types of costs that may be included are specific. The COA is intended to be an estimate of the student’s educational expenses for their period of enrollment. Allowable costs include:
- tuition and fees
- room and board
- books and supplies
- transportation
- miscellaneous personal expenses
- dependent care during periods of class time, study time, field work, commuting time
- the one-time direct costs of obtaining a first professional license
COST OF ATTENDANCE (COA) CHANGE
If you are requesting to increase the overall COA, the following items may be taken into consideration:
- Vehicle repair/mileage expenses
- Computer purchase*
- Dependent care allowance
- Housing Increase
- Professional licensure exam
If you feel the Cost of Attendance Increase Request Form below does not fully reference your special circumstance please submit a typed narrative explaining the situation with supporting documentation and we will review your situation. Please also fill out the form with your name, student ID, e-mail address and appropriate signatures.
Checklist of Items Needed
- Form completed and signed
- Typed narrative that details the reasons for the special circumstance review (if needed)
- Any documentation necessary to support your appeal
Submission
Please complete the electronic form and attach the requested supporting documentation to the Financial Aid Liaison at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Questions on the electronic form can be sent to the Financial Aid Liaison at LawAid@iu.edu.
