Financial Support and Tuition — History, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.

Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.

The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception

State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.

Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.

The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception

A fee an institution charges for processing a student's application for admission to the institution

The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student sharing a room with one other student.

The amount of money (estimated by the financial aid office) needed by a student to cover expenses such as laundry, transportation, entertainment, and furnishings

The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student sharing a room with one other student.

The amount of money (estimated by the financial aid office) needed by a student to cover expenses such as laundry, transportation, entertainment, and furnishings