2009-2010 Estimated Average Expenses

The following are estimated average expenses for 2009-2010 and represent the budgets used for determining financial aid eligibility. These expenses reflect attendance on a full-time basis (12 hours or more) for a three-quarter standard academic year at The Ohio State University.

Columbus Campus Undergraduates
Estimated Expense (3 Quarter Budget)	Living with Relatives	Living On or Off Campus
	Ohio Resident		Non-Resident
			Independent	Dependent
Tuition and Fees	8,658	8,658	22,365	22,365
Books and Supplies	1,440	1,440	1,440	1,440
Room and Board		9,468	9,468	9,468
Maintenance at Home	4,680
Miscellaneous/Personal	5,940	4,572	4,572	5,652
Total	20,718	24,138	37,845	38,925
= Estimated costs billed directly by the university = Estimated additional costs

Calculating Expenses Quarterly

To find the cost of one quarter of attendance, divide the costs by three. For example, if you plan to attend one quarter and you are an undergraduate student, divide $24,138 by three (3) = $8,046. If you plan to attend two quarters, then multiply $8,046 by two (2). Your total estimated expenses will equal $16,092 for two terms. This example is based on Ohio resident living off campus.

 

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