View Your Budget at WSCO

Now that we’ve reviewed the types of costs included in the budget, it’s time to take a look at the estimated cost of attendance at WSCO. But remember, these are only estimates.

College Planning Budgets for 2026-2027

Dependent Student

Students who will report their parents’ information, as well as their own, on the FAFSA.

Dependent Student Budget

Effective Summer Term 2026In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,392$4,416
Books & Supplies$720$720
Housing & Food$2,232 $2,232
Loan Fees$64$64
Transportation$2,184$2,184
Personal$5,130$5,130
Credential and/or Licensing Fees$75$75
Total$14,797$14,812

Independent Student

Students who will report their own information (and, if married, their spouse’s information) on the FAFSA.

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Independent Student Budget

Effective Summer Term 2026In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,392$4,416
Books & Supplies$720$720
Housing & Food$9,373$9,373
Loan Fees$106$106
Transportation$2,184$2,184
Personal$5,130 $5,130
Credential and/or Licensing Fees$75$75
Total$21,980$22,067

Note: Tuition costs are based on a student attempting 12 credit hours per semester. These totals are for the entire academic year. Please contact the Financial Aid Office in order to calculate amounts for individual semesters.
Financial aid awards are made on the basis of an established budget. Depending on a student's eligibility, it is possible to qualify for any amount of aid from a few hundred dollars all the way up to the entire Washington State College of Ohio budget.