THE FEDERAL "COST OF ATTENDANCE":
Federal Financial Aid eligibility is determined based upon a number of different factors, including the "cost of attendance" for your program of study. The cost of attendance includes both "direct" costs (like tuition, books, tools, and supplies) and "indirect" costs (like housing and food costs, and the cost of getting back-and-forth to school). The federal "cost of attendance" is used primarily as a tool for computing eligibility for federal student aid. Actual costs may vary depending on multiple factors (particularly the "indirect costs").

The costs used in the federal cost of attendance are for one "academic year". An academic year is equivalent to the entire length of a students program at Apex, except for students in the Automotive Service & Repair with ESL Spanish program (which is longer than one academic year but less than two academic years). Transfer students and other students with advanced standing may attend less than one academic year.

Direct Costs: Apex "direct costs" include tuition, books, tools, and supplies. These are billed by the school (net of any payments, financial aid, or approved loans).

Indirect Costs:  Most of the indirect costs are "living expenses". Students would likely have these expenses whether or not they were attending school. Apex will NOT bill students for these costs, they are simply estimates to help students plan for living costs and other and out-of-pocket costs while attending school.

The standard cost of attendance budgets are published annually in the Apex Technical School Catalog, and can also be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office. While most students will fall into one of the standard budgets, your budget may be customized to meet your specific enrollment circumstances.

Questions? If you have any questions about program costs, direct costs, indirect costs, or how your financial aid is calculated; please visit the financial aid office. We'll be happy to help you!