cost of attendance means?

<p>I'm looking at my fin aid(which blows btw) and it says cost of attendance, $17,xxx. Is this the total per year including tuition and housing? I am oos and they aren't giving me any scholarships that I can see so this seems cheap for a total.</p>

<p>also, i see that summer orientation is optional so when do you register for classes?</p>

<p>Cost of attendance for my son, $ 20,xxx per semester! He is oss and in the school of engineering. Financial aid was all parent loans @ 8.5%.</p>

<p>Perhaps you got a scholarship!</p>

<p>ok I just looked at the site more closely. It's $17k per semester and all costs are included. Wow. At least it will be easier for me to make a decision now.</p>