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To
find out, in general, what it costs to attend OSU, see
the following web site:
http://www-afa.adm.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/admissions/costs.asp.
The costs provided on the previous link are all estimated
so that the university may provide a budget to the federal
government as to how much it costs to attend Ohio State.
This figure is then used for every student to determine
the amount of financial aid the student qualifies for.
The formula is basically:
Cost of Attending –
What the government
thinks the family can provide = Need
The amount of money that a family can provide is determined
by the federal government though the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSAs are currently
available through high school guidance offices, some
post offices, local libraries and online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The online application is highly recommended.
FAFSAs are due March 1.
For
more information about financial aid, see: http://sfa.osu.edu/ |
 About housing costs in CFAES
Learning Community Program (Norton House)- there is no additional
cost for the program itself. Due to the floor plan of Norton
House, most students live in 4-person rooms at a cost of $4,365
per academic year (three quarters). Due to the convenience
of eating in your room and restaurants available around
campus most students chose the Grey Plus or 100 "swipes"
per quarter meal plan. This is a cost of $,2970 per quarter academic year. The total cost of room and board for the 2006-2007
academic year in Norton House with 100 meal swipes per quarter
is $7,335. For more information about housing and dining
costs see http://www.osuhousing.com/.
 About extra cost involved in courses
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
does not assess any additional fees across the board for all
of our students. Certain supplies for some of our laboratory
courses may cause some fluctuation in your budget for each
quarter. For example, if you chose to take the introductory
welding lab you will be given the opportunity to purchase
welding gloves and safety goggles through the instructor.
However, if you already have these supplies, you do not need
to do so.
About costs involved with student organizations
Some student organizations may also bring about additional
cost. Most student organizations have a minimal dues requirement
($15/year). A few clubs such as the Equestrian Team may have
additional costs for supplies (your personal western/ English
riding clothing and boots). Fraternities and sororities tend
to have slightly higher dues and offer the opportunity to
live in their living quarters if available. Depending on the
organization, this may be more or less expensive than living
in a residence hall, an apartment or house independently.
About buying books
Books can be quite expensive or very reasonable depending
on the quarter. You might have one quarter where every faculty
member publishes a notes packet that could cost $15 a piece
for a total of $45 (very unlikely). The next quarter you might
have a science class with an $85 book, an art class which
requires $125 in supplies, and the welding class mentioned
earlier with books, notes, and equipment totaling $100 for
a grand total of $310. It is always encouraged that students
buy used books if they are available. Students can also offset
the cost of the books by selling back their used books at
the end of a quarter if they do not plan to use them as references
in the future. Buying books on-line is becoming more popular every year. You can e-mail faculty in advance to get the book list so that you have your books by the first day of class.
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