Cost of attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of a student's educational expenses for an academic year, and is reviewed annually each October to take market forces into consideration. This cost of attendance is provided as information only for US Financial Aid recipients, and not for all international students.
The basic components which establish the cost of attendance are the same for all US Federal programs, and are specified under US law.
| Components | Cost (in Australian dollars) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | 2012 UTS International Students Tuition Fees by Course: | |
| Living Allowance | $16,600** | includes room, board and miscellaneous personal expenses |
| Return Home | $2050 | one-time allowance per undergraduate and postgraduate degree |
| Transportation | $1000 | commuting to campus |
| Health Insurance | $480 | mandatory overseas student health cover OHSC |
| Books and Supplies | $1225 | |
| Laptop Allowance | $1200 | one-time allowance per undergraduate and postgraduate degree |
| Loan Charges | Lender determines (and 4% mandated for PLUS loans) |
** This figure should be viewed in conjunction with the estimated allowance for travel, books and supplies to ensure the student will have sufficient funds to meet overall requirements. The Australian Government requires students to have at least AUD$18,000 per year available for living expenses.
Note: The above figures are for 2012 and in Australian Dollars and will be converted into USD on the day of certification. The US Funds will be converted to Australian dollars on the day they arrive in the UTS account; any discrepancy in the exchange rates will not be considered unless it exceeds 25%. These figures are reviewed annually and updated as appropriate.
Additional amounts
If you believe that you are eligible to receive additional amounts (dependent care, disability-related expenses, study abroad costs etc) please complete the COA General Appeal form, submit the documentation to the US Financial Aid Director at the University of Technology, Sydney and we will assess and discuss these issues with you individually.
Dual citizenship
If you hold dual citizenship in either Australia or New Zealand, this may also affect the amount of funding that you are eligible to receive. Your award may vary, as a US dual citizen of either of these countries may be able to access other sources of aid. The combined amount of aid awarded to you under the Stafford Loan Program, PLUS Loans and private loans, cannot exceed your COA.
Exceptions
There are exceptions to the normal annual cost of attendance allowances for the following in addition to the Australian visa requirements:
- Less than half time students
- Correspondence study
- Incarcerated students
- Professional judgment cases
