Understanding and calculating the Cost of Attendance (or COA) is a challenge in itself. Helping students to know how to calculate it before financial aid is determined creates opportunities for discussion on topics such as affordability, scholarships, grants, access, etc. As we have designed curriculum and resources, we have noticed that some net price calculators use outdated tuition figures, but COA figures usually found through Admissions are much more accurate. Use this free resource to help students better understand COA.