We use budgets to determine the types and amounts of financial aid students are eligible for, based on expenses that include the average cost of:
• tuition and fees
• books and supplies
• room and board
• transportation
• miscellaneous costs
We also take these factors into account when determining your college costs:
Dependent status:
Are you living at home with your parents, or on your own?
Tuition residency classification:
Are you in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state?
Personal expenses:
Because of federal student aid regulations, Parkland may not include any expenses of other family members that you may be supporting financially.
The following costs of attending Parkland for the 2007-2008 school year and are based on 2 semesters, 16 hours each:
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District 505 Resident |
Out-of-District Resident |
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Living with parents |
Not living with parents |
Living with parents |
Not living with parents |
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| Tuition and fees | $2,600 |
$2,600 |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
| Room and Board | $1,800 |
$4,700 |
$1,800 |
$4,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
| Transportation | $1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
| Misc. Expenses | $1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
| Total Average Cost | $8,600 |
$11,500 |
$13,000 |
$15,900 |
Use these costs as a tool when calculating your educational expenses. Remember, they are average costs. Yours may vary, according to number of credit hours you take, types and number of books you have to purchase, and your living arrangements.
Feel free to call us at 217/351-2222 or stop by A170 for help.