Cost of Attendance: 2024-25
In this self-study guide, you will learn the principles and purposes of the student budget construction process, gain an understanding of how to build student budgets (including sources for setting the value of cost components), learn about the various allowable budget components and restrictions for certain categories of students, and become familiar with budget recalculations and the impact of non-Title IV aid on the cost of attendance. Completion of this self-study guide qualifies individuals to take the corresponding NASFAA Professional Credential test.
Upon purchase, you'll have access to the e-Reader version, and/or download the PDF from the NASFAA website.
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Published April 2024
Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: Student Budget Construction
- Understand the principles and processes of student budget construction.
Lesson 2: Cost of Attendance Components and Restrictions
- Recognize the components that make up the cost of attendance (COA);
- Understand allowable costs for packaging federal student financial aid; and
- Identify restrictions on COA components.
Lesson 3: Recalculations and Non-Title IV Aid
- Understand the cost of attendance recalculation requirements and options; and
- Be able to detail how non-Title IV aid affects the cost of attendance.