Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of your costs as a student at Cal Lutheran for the academic year. It is used in determining a student's eligibility for federal, state, and institutional need-based financial aid.
COA is made up of direct costs and indirect costs — including tuition, mandatory fees, estimated amounts for books and supplies, housing
and food, personal expenses, and transportation. See details about COA elements
Direct Costs
Charges that are billed on your Cal Lutheran student account:
- Tuition
- Mandatory fees
- On-campus housing
- Meal plans
Indirect Costs
Additional educational expenses not directly billed by Cal Lutheran:
- Transportation
- School supplies
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
- Off-campus food and housing
Cost of Attendance Appeal
Students who wish to have educational or living expenses above and beyond Cal Lutheran's standard Cost of Attendance considered by the Financial Aid office must submit a Cost of Attendance Appeal Form. Actual expenses such as the purchase of a computer, study abroad, or dependent care expenses may be included in the appeal, along with supporting documentation (invoice/receipt).
Visit Financial Aid Appeals to learn more or request a COA Appeal.
COA components and amounts are compiled annually based on federal regulations and institutional policy to ensure that the cost of receiving a higher education at Cal Lutheran is accurately and realistically represented to students. COA is subject to change without notice. The university reserves the right to change, delete or add to the cost of attendance as deemed appropriate.