Truman State University

2012 - 2013 Freshman Academic Year Budget Calculation Work Sheet

(Designed for personal use only; do not submit to the Financial Aid Office.)

The full-time 2012-2013 undergraduate tuition for Missouri residents is $6,978.

(Undergraduate tuition is a flat fee for students taking 12-17 credit hours per semester.  Tuition includes the Student Recreation Center Fee and the Student Union Fee.) 

The listing of Residence Halls and Rates for 2012 - 2013 can be found at:  http://reslife.truman.edu/information/fees/index.asp.  The average double occupancy room and board rate (includes meals) for 2012-2013 is $7,656.  Multiple occupancy (3 to 4 people) is available at a reduced rate.

Additional charges for all new freshmen include student fees for Truman Week/orientation, Activities, Athletics and Health Services.

Costs are subject to change by the Board of Governors.

Annual In-State Cost Calculation                            Annual Out-of-State Cost Calculation

        $6,978    In-State Tuition*                                              $12,714   Out-of-State Tuition*

          7,656    Room & Board estimate*                                        7,656   Room & Board estimate*

             315    Truman Week/Orientation                                         315   Truman Week/Orientation

               84    Activities Fee                                                          84   Activities Fee

             100    Athletic Fee                                                           100   Athletic Fee

                54    Health Services Fee                                                 54   Health Services Fee

      $15,187   Total Direct Costs**                                         $20,923  Total Direct Costs **

*Use your actual room & board rate when you know it.

**There may be additional charges for discretionary fees - parking sticker ($105/year), course overloads (over 17 credit hours per semester), special course, lab or materials fees (applicable to only selected courses; reflected in first billing), etc.

**Books and supplies are purchased separately and not billed through the University. Costs vary but an amount should be estimated when determining a realistic budget for the year. (Based on a national average, the maximum amount allowed for books and supplies in our cost of attendance is $1,000.)

**Personal Expenses and Transportation Costs vary from student to student but some amount needs to be considered in your personal budget planning.  (Based on a national average, the amount allowed in our cost of attendance is $4,000).

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Financial Assistance (from Truman State University Award Letter) and Other Resources:

                                        Amount                          Type

                                     $________         ____________________

                                       ________         ____________________

                                       ________         ____________________

                                       ________         ____________________

                                       ________         ____________________

                                       ________         ____________________

                                       ________         ____________________

                                     $________        Total

Bulldog Bottom Line

   $ _____       Expenses for 2012-2013 (use your best estimates from the information on the other side)

 - _____   Financial Assistance & Available Resources (listed above)

= _____   Balance (Amount Still Needed***)

***Other possible sources of aid:  outside scholarships and awards (check with guidance counselor, local organizations, church, parent's employer, free on-line scholarship searches), gifts, savings, employment, Federal Parent PLUS Loan, private or alternative loan (borrow only the amount needed when all other resources are not enough).

Watch your mail for information from Student Accounts about payments and the flexible payment plan (four installments per semester).  The statement with your actual Fall 2012 semester charges and estimated financial aid to date will be sent in early August.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the information you have received!

Financial Aid Office                          Admissions                             Student Accounts

 (660) 785-4130                           (660) 785-4114                          (660) 785-4074               

finaid@truman.edu                     admissions@truman.edu                staccts@truman.edu