I'll be a full time student, how is my cost of attending school calculated?
Your cost of attending or COA is the estimate of your tuition and fees; the cost of room and board or living expenses for students who do not contract with the school for room and board; the cost of books, supplies , transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer.
Is it possible to get an interest free loan?
Look up details on the Direct Subsidized Loan.