Cost of Attendance
2020-2021
At-Home
Cost | |
---|---|
Tuition* |
$32,250 |
Room & Board |
$8,780 |
Books & Supplies |
$1,080 |
Transportation** |
$938 |
Personal Expenses*** |
$4,938 |
Total |
$47,986 |
Direct costs are charges paid directly to the University which include tuition and health insurance for a total of $33,962.
Indirect costs include room & board (rent, food, utilities and internet expenses, etc.), books & supplies, transportation, and personal expenses and are not paid directly to the university. Indirect expenses may vary per student, up to the total cost stated above.
**Students who believe they have transportation expenses that exceed the budget allocation should contact the Office of Financial Aid to evaluate their options.
***A health insurance fee of $1,712 is embedded within the “personal expenses” category. This cost can be waived if the student already has their own health insurance, or if the student has coverage under their parents. Students with their own insurance must submit the health insurance waiver form.
Off-Campus US Apartment
Cost | |
---|---|
Tuition |
$32,250 |
Room & Board |
$16,580 |
Books & Supplies |
$1,080 |
Transportation** |
$858 |
Personal Expenses*** |
$5,496 |
Total |
$56,264 |
Direct costs are charges paid directly to the university which include tuition and health insurance for a total of $33,962.
Indirect costs include room & board (rent, food, utilities and internet expenses, etc.), books & supplies, transportation, and personal expenses and are not paid directly to the university. Indirect expenses may vary per student, up to the total cost stated above.
**Students who believe they have transportation expenses that exceed the budget allocation should contact the Office of Financial Aid to evaluate their options.
***A health insurance fee of $1,712 is embedded within the “personal expenses” category. This cost can be waived if the student already has their own health insurance, or if the student has coverage under their parents. Students with their own insurance must submit the health insurance waiver form.
Note: International students who are planning on living in an off-campus apartment outside of the United States should contact the Office of Financial Aid to do discuss their individual circumstances.
On-Campus
Cost | |
---|---|
Tuition |
$32,250 |
Room & Board |
$13,032 |
Books & Supplies |
$1,080 |
Transportation** |
$324 |
Personal Expenses*** |
$4,322 |
Total |
$51,008 |
Direct costs are charges paid directly to the university which include tuition, room & board (rent, food, utilities and internet expenses, etc.), and health insurance for a total of $46,994.
Indirect costs include books & supplies, transportation, and personal expenses and are not paid directly to the university. Indirect expenses may vary per student, up to the total cost stated above.
**Students who believe they have transportation expenses that exceed the budget allocation should contact the Office of Financial Aid to evaluate their options.
***A health insurance fee of $1,712 is embedded within the “personal expenses” category. This cost can be waived if the student already has their own health insurance, or if the student has coverage under their parents. Students with their own insurance must submit the health insurance waiver form.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 480-4342 | financialaid@soka.edu
Office Hours
We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our offices are located on the second floor of Founders Hall. To schedule an appointment, please email financialaid@soka.edu.