Definitions for "Cost of attendance"
College admissions cost that include the school's tuition and fees; books and supplies; room and board; personal expenses; and transportation.
The total amount it will cost a student to attend school. The cost includes tuition, room and board, fees and other educa-tional expenses.
The dollar amount it will cost an individual student to attend a particular college, including: tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation.