b'39In this section: The Cost of Attending College, pp. 39-40Myths and Realities of Financial Aid, p. 41 PAYING FOR COLLEGETypes of Financial Aid, pp. 42-43The FAFSA, pp. 44-45Your Financial Aid Package, pp. 46-47Tips to Close Your Financial Aid Gap, p. 49Find Scholarships, p. 50Activities: College Cost Calculator, p. 48Muhlenberg CollegePAYING FOR COLLEGEA critical part of finding your fit is selecting a college you can afford. This section identifies the direct and indirect costs of attending college, the financial aid available to offset those costs, and how to access that aid.THE COST OF ATTENDING COLLEGE The Indirect Costs of College Most students and their families know about the costIn addition to the direct costs of attending college, of tuition, room, and board, but many do not realizethere are indirect costs that will not appear on your there are additional costs associated with going tobill, but must be considered when calculating your college. When assessing your college fit, you musttotal cost of attendance. Indirect costs may include:consider all of these costs.Textbooks and school suppliesThe Direct Costs of College Transportation to and from collegeThe direct costs of college include the cost of tuition Computer and accessoriesand fees (what you will pay to take classes), plus room Personal expenses including clothing, toiletries, and board (campus housing and meal plan). Fees varylaundry, phone, internet, entertainment, etc.by college but can range from student activity fees, to Dorm necessities such as bedding, towels, fan,health services fees, technology fees, and lab fees. Thedesk lamp, etc.direct costs of attending college will appear on your Meals and parking for commutersbill. The chart on p. 40 shows the estimated direct costs for a sampling of schools in Pennsylvania. GROW Beware of Sticker Shock: Do not be discouraged when researching and comparingYOUR tuition rates. Remember that financial aid packages can dramatically reduce some of themore expensive schools. For example, for qualified applicants, financial aid can make FUTURE some private universities more affordable than some public universities.Grow Grow Your GrowYour Future Your FutureFuture'