Financial Aid Award Guide 2013-2014

2013-2014 Estimated Average Expenses

The following are estimated average expenses for 2013-2014 and represent the budgets used for determining financial aid eligibility. These expenses reflect attendance on a full-time basis (12 hours or more) for a two semester standard academic year at The Ohio State University.

Look in the table headings below for links to more detailed budget information.

Select your version:

Columbus Campus Undergraduates
Estimated Expense
(2 Semester Budget)
Living
with Relatives
Living
On or Off Campus
Ohio Resident Non-Resident
Independent Dependent
Tuition and Fees 10,010 10,010 25,726 25,726
Books and Supplies 1,248 1,248 1,248 1,248
Room and Board   11,740 11,740 11,740
Maintenance at Home 5,614      
Miscellaneous/Personal 4,438 2,454 2,454 3,102
Total 21,310 25,452 41,168 41,816

Calculating Semester Expenses

To find the cost of one semester of attendance, divide the costs by two. For example, if you plan to attend one semester and you are an undergraduate student, divide $25,452 by two (2) = $12,726. This example is based on Ohio resident living off campus.