Cost of Attendance Adjustment
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Overview
When awarding your financial aid, the Office of Financial Aid will assign you a budget for the aid year, often referred to as a cost of attendance (COA). The COA includes an allowance for:
- Tuition
- Books and supplies
- Housing and meals
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
Sometimes you may incur additional educationally-related expenses for the aid year that are not included in the COA. A COA adjustment would allow the Office of Financial Aid to increase your COA to include the additional costs you've incurred and have your financial aid awards re-evaluated.
COA Adjustment Policy
Annually, and on a case-by-case basis, the Office of Financial Aid may increase your COA to include additional educationally-related expenses you've incurred during the aid year, provided you've been awarded financial aid. The 2024-25 aid year includes Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025.
Additional educationally-related expenses for which you may request an increase to your COA include:
- Additional costs above the cost of tuition and fees and books and supplies that are associated with your program of study (e.g., senior project costs, work experience, etc.).*
- Actual costs for tuition, room, and board above COA are associated with your Wright State bill.
- If you have a disability, school-related costs incurred because of your disability (e.g., special services, personal assistance, equipment, etc.) are not covered by a third party.
- Cost for the purchase or rental of a computer.
- Unusually high child care or dependent care costs not covered by a third party.
- Student health insurance is added to your Wright State bill.
How to Apply
The priority deadline to submit the 2024-25 Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form and supporting documentation to Enrollment Services is April 1, 2025. A student’s financial aid must be offered and accepted before the end of the academic year or before a student ceases enrollment, whichever is earlier.
The submission of a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form does not guarantee your COA will be adjusted. See our Important Dates page for processing timelines for Cost of Attendance Adjustments and other financial aid documents.
Upon receipt of your Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form, the Office of Financial Aid will review your expenses and supporting documentation. If you have additional expenses that qualify for a COA adjustment and you've been awarded financial aid, the Office of Financial Aid will adjust your COA and re-evaluate your financial aid awards for the aid year.
You will be notified via your Wright State email account when the result of your Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form is available to view in WINGS.
Supporting Documentation
You are required to submit supporting documentation using your Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form. For the expenses that qualify for a cost of attendance adjustment, the following items are requested:
| Additional Expense | Requested Documentation |
|---|---|
| Additional costs above the cost of tuition and fees and books and supplies associated with your program of study |
A written statement from your department or college that:
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| Actual costs for tuition, room, and board above COA are associated with your Wright State bill. | No documentation necessary |
| If you have a disability, school-related costs incurred because of your disability are not covered by a third party. |
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| Cost for the purchase or rental of a computer (maximum increase of $2,000) | Proof of purchase or rental of a computer and the total dollar amount of the cost (e.g., bill statements, receipts, etc.) |
| Unusually high child care or dependent care costs not covered by a third party. |
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| Student health insurance added to your Wright State bill | No documentation necessary |
If you are unable to provide the supporting documentation requested above, please contact Enrollment Services to discuss your circumstance to determine if other forms of documentation may be considered.
Study Abroad
Annually and on a case-by-case basis, the Office of Financial Aid may increase your COA to include additional study abroad-related expenses you’ve incurred during the aid year. The 2024-25 aid year includes Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025.
How to Apply
If you will incur additional expenses as a result of a Wright State-affiliated study abroad program, and wish to be considered for a cost of attendance increase, complete the 2024-25 Study Abroad Cost of Attendance form and include supportive documentation of the additional costs by our priority deadline of April 1, 2025.
Upon receipt of your Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form, the Office of Financial Aid will review your expenses and supporting documentation.
You will be notified via your Wright State email account when the result of your Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form is available to view in WINGS.
Supporting Documentation
You are required to submit supporting documentation with your Study Abroad Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form. Please refer to the chart below to determine appropriate documentation based on the study abroad program type.
| Study Abroad Program Type | Requested Documentation |
|---|---|
| Ambassador Program | Ambassador Program Brochure and/or printout of airline ticket cost |
| Exchange Program | A written statement from the UCIE office that itemizes the study abroad costs for the exchange program. |
| Third-Party Program (AIFS, ASA, CIS Abroad, Global Links, ISA, SFS, Semester at Sea, USAC, etc.) | Budget sheet from third-party program that itemizes the study abroad costs (online printout is acceptable) |
Please note: An increase in your COA may not result in a change to your financial aid awards depending on the type and amount of award. In most cases, the increase allows you to either borrow additional alternative loan funds or, if a dependent student, for your parent to borrow additional Parent PLUS loan funds.
