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What does it Cost to Attend Columbia College in 2009-10?
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What does it Cost to Attend Columbia College in 2009-10?

The academic year budget or, cost of attendance, for 2009-2010 includes direct expenses, or actual costs, for which Columbia College Chicago will bill you, such as tuition, registration and related fees (individual class fees will vary), and room and board (if you live on campus). Also included in this budget are estimated costs for indirect expenses, such as books, supplies, personal expenses, travel, and off-campus rent and food associated with attending Columbia College.

Dollar amounts other than tuition and fees are based upon a combination of federal regulations and cost surveys. We use a standard budget for financial aid purposes to ensure equitable distribution of resources. Some students will spend more than our estimates, and others will spend less. Use the budget in a realistic fashion dependent upon your particular circumstances.

The budget also serves as a ceiling for borrowing. Students and families may not borrow or receive funds in excess of their academic year budget. In determining how much you may borrow in a private loan, please subtract any other financial aid/loans that are already included in your award notification package

Undergraduate Student Academic Year Cost of Attendance 2009-2010

Undergraduate Commuter

Enrollment Status

Fall/Spring

Full Time

Fall/Spring

 Part Time

Summer

2010

Tuition and Fees               

$19,418

$9,415

$3,217

Books and Supplies

$3,000

$1,500

$750

Room and Board          

$2,500

$1,250

$625

Personal Expenses                 

$2,200

$1,100

$550

Transportation

$1,600

$800

$400

Total

$28,718*

$14,065* $5,542*

Undergraduate On-Campus

Enrollment Status

Fall/Spring

Full Time

Fall/Spring

 Part Time

Summer

2009

Tuition and Fees

$19,418

$9,415

$3,217

Books and Supplies 

$3,000

$1,500

$750

Room and Board

$12,360

$6,180

$3,090

Personal Expenses                 

$2,200

$1,100

$550

Transportation         

$1,600

$800

$400

Total

$38,578*

$19,289*

$9,498*

Undergraduate Off-Campus

Enrollment Status

Fall/Spring

Full Time

Fall/Spring

 Part Time

Summer

2009

Tuition and Fees

$19,418

$9,415

$3,217

Books and Supplies                

$3,000

$1,500

$750

Room and Board

$12,360

$6,180

$3,090

Personal Expenses

$2,200

$1,100

$550

Transportation

$1,600

$800

$400

Total

$38,578*

$19,289*

$9,498*

Graduate Student Academic Year Cost of Attendance 2009-2010

Graduate

Enrollment Status

Fall/Spring

Full Time

Fall/Spring

 Part Time

Summer

2010

Tuition and Fees (full-time)

$16,134

$8,072

$3,983

Books and Supplies                

$3,000

$1,500

$750

Room and Board

$12,360

$6,180

$3,090

Personal Expenses

$2,200

$1,100

$550

Transportation

$1,600

$800

$400

Total

$35,294*

$17,652*

$8,773*

*Please note that the Fall/Spring budgets are estimations of the CCC Cost of Attendance for September thru May . Summer budgets are estimations of the CCC Cost of Attendance for May thru July.  Budgets are reduced for those students attending only one semester or attending less than six hours.