Table of Contents2013-2014 Costs ..........................................................................................................................................22013-2014 <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Deadlines and Consumer Information......................................................32013-2014 Cost Planning Worksheet..................................................................................................... 4Gift-<strong>Aid</strong> – <strong>Briar</strong> <strong>Cliff</strong> Academic, Athletic, Institutional Grants........................................................ 5Federal & State Work-Study .................................................................................................................... 5Federal & State Grant Programs ............................................................................................................ 6Federal Loan Programs............................................................................................................................. 7PLUS/Private Educational Loans........................................................................................................... 8Some Questions to Consider Before Selecting a Private Loan......................................................... 9Federal PLUS Loan or Private Educational Loans – Which Is Better?........................................... 10Special Circumstances............................................................................................................................ 11Outside Scholarships............................................................................................................................... 11BCU Payment Plans and Billing Procedures.......................................................................................12Satisfactory Academic Progress............................................................................................................132013-2014 BCU <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Booklet | 1<strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Policy Regarding Withdrawal.......................................................................................15Contact Information...............................................................................................................Back Cover
2013-2014 Undergraduate CostsTuitionFull-time Tuition.............................................................................................................................................................................$25,464/$12,732 per semesterStandard Fees ......................................................................................................................................................................................... $1,186/$593 per semesterWellness Fee.................................................................................................................................................................................................. $110/$55 per semesterThere is no separate price for J-Term. It is included in the spring semester billing.Resident Hall ChargesAlverno Hall (double) .......................................................................................................................................................................$3,730/$1,865 per semesterNoonan Hall (double) .......................................................................................................................................................................$3,730/$1,865 per semesterToller Hall (double) ............................................................................................................................................................................$3,730/$1,865 per semesterResident Meal Plans135 Meals + 470 Flex ........................................................................................................................................................................$3,930/$1,965 per semester180 Meals + 360 Flex..........................................................................................................................................................................$3,930/$1,965 per semester225 Meals + 275 Flex ........................................................................................................................................................................$3,930/$1,965 per semester300 Meals + 240 Flex ........................................................................................................................................................................$4,230/$2,115 per semesterEstimated Direct Costs (average tuition, fees, room and board)........................................................................................................................... $34,420Books.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$1,100Estimated Indirect CostsIndirect costs are related costs that most students incur. Costs not included in the <strong>University</strong> bill include transportation and personal/miscellaneous expenses. Miscellaneous fees,* which may be on BCU billing are listed below. <strong>Briar</strong> <strong>Cliff</strong> provides an estimate of thesecosts to students for convenience and planning purposes.Estimated Indirect Costs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................$3,316Cost of Attendance 2013-2014 Academic Year .............................................................................................................................................................. $38,726*Athletic Fee ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $240*Parking (if registering a vehicle)..................................................................................................................................................................................................$60*Loft Rental (if applicable)............................................................................................................................................................................................................ $1292013-2014 BCU <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Booklet | 2