The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the combination of direct and indirect costs associated with attending college. It is used with the calculated Student Aid Index (SAI) from the data reported on the FAFSA to determine financial aid eligibility. You may receive financial aid, including student loans, up to the total Cost of Attendance.

Direct Costs

Direct costs include tuition and mandatory institutional fees including facility fees, technology fees, health service fees, and student activity fees. New students will incur a Foundation Supply Kit fee and an orientation fee (fall semester only).
Additionally, students who choose to live on campus (in our residence hall or apartments) will also have room and meal plan expenses.

Each semester, students can view their billing through their MyCIA account.

A full directory of costs can be viewed at https://www.cia.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/.

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs include, book and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, housing if you live off campus, and food. These are not billed through CIA but are estimated expenses a student can expect to incur and paid to others.
Cost of Attendance details are listed at cia.edu/ admissions/tuition-fees/cost-of-attendance. Your financial aid account on Netpartner shows your cost of attendance.