Co-op and housing costs?

<p>My son was accepted at Drexel and is considering the 5 year, 3 co-op option. We are trying to understand college costs and I do not understand how room and board works during the co-op periods. I left a message for Drexel but usually CC is faster. :)</p>

<p>The estimated cost of attendance lists $14,415 per year for housing and meals. Do students live on campus during the fall and winter co-op periods? If a student co-ops in another area or country do they still pay the $14,415 per year for room and board?</p>

<p>I understand that the paid co-ops are competitive. Are they impossible for computer science majors? My son is entering college with paid research experience and extensive unpaid internship experience, so I hope he would be competitive for the paid co-ops.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>If your student co-ops during the fall/winter and co-ops somewhere where commuting from campus is feasible they’ll live on campus. If a student co-ops somewhere else they still pay full tuition. If they’re not living in Drexel housing, (or the new gimmick) Drexel-Approved housing, they do not pay housing costs. </p>

<p>Paid co-ops are competitive, period. But your student will know what he has to do to have the best chance of getting one - good grades, good connections within his department, previous work experience. Since your student has had a multitude of work experience he’ll/she’ll probably be fine. It is not impossible for really anyone to get a paid co-op unless you’re in a major that doesn’t lend itself to it (COMAD majors, English (my struggle), etc).</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

<p>I also got accepted into drexel and wanted to know that do i still have to pay my tuition fee during my co-ops. If yes then why because i would not be taking any classes and that does not make any sense at all.</p>

<p>The reason you pay tuition is because you are getting college credit for your coop. Just like any college internship</p>