Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Estimated student budgets for 2024-2025 have been developed as guides to help students anticipate their costs at Tennessee Tech. We recognize that spending habits vary from student to student. Some students may get by on less money, while others may feel that they need more, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances. A student's eligibility for financial aid, however, will be based not on individual preferences and spending habits, but on these standard budget allowances.
The standard budgets do not include consumer debts such as car payments, bank loans, or credit card bills. Students should take all steps possible to eliminate or otherwise account for all previous debt obligations and avoid additional obligations during enrollment. These budgets are estimates for the regular nine-month academic year only.
Summer school budgets are different due to the shorter calendar, and require a separate application for assistance. If you are interested in aid for the summer sessions, submit the electronic Summer Semester Application found on our website --AFTER spring break each year.
2024 - 2025 Cost of Attendance
- » Additional Information on Direct/Indirect Costs and Cost of Attendance
There are three types of costs involved in the financial aid process. They are called direct costs, indirect costs and the cost of attendance.
Direct costs are those which are charged directly to your student account and payable to the university. They always include tuition and fees. They will also include housing and food if you are living on campus and purchasing a meal plan. For a more accurate reflection of your actual costs, please see the tuition and fee schedule on the Bursar's Office website.
Indirect costs are those you will incur throughout the academic year that are not paid directly to the university. These include books/supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses. Also include housing and meal expenses if you are not living on campus or purchasing a meal plan.
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate (In-State) |
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| Living on Campus | Living off Campus ( OR Living with Parents) | |
| Tuition/Fees | $11,263 | $11,263 |
| Housing | $6,680 | $4,522 |
| Food | $6,622 | $6,622 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | $31,645 | $29,487 |
Undergraduate ( Out-of-State) |
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| Living on Campus | Living off Campus | |
| Tuition/Fees | $15,765 | $15,765 |
| Housing | $6,680 | $4,522 |
| Food | $6,622 | $6,622 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | $36,147 | $33,989 |
Graduate (In-State) |
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| Living on Campus | Living off Campus (OR Living with Parents) | |
| Tuition/Fees | $11,633 | $11,633 |
| Housing | $6,680 | $4,522 |
| Food | $6,622 | $6,622 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | $32,015 | $29,857 |
Graduate (Out-of-State) |
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| Living on Campus | Living off Campus | |
| Tuition/Fees | $14,581 | $14,581 |
| Housing | $6,680 | $4,522 |
| Food | $6,622 | $6,622 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | $34,963 | $32,805 |
An Average Loan fee will be added to a student’s budget if they accept a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.
Additional Costs: Some additional allowances can be made for expenses related to disabilities and child care. To receive consideration, submit written documentation to our Financial Aid Office to support your request.
2023 - 2024 Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition / Fees | $10,958 | $15,158 |
| Housing and Food | $11,508 | $11,508 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | 1,280 |
| Personal | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| TOTAL | $29,546 | $33,746 |
Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition / Fees | $11,186 | $14,020 |
| Housing and Food | $11,508 | $11,508 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| TOTAL | $29,774 | $32,608 |
An Average Loan fee will be added to a student’s budget if they accept a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.
Additional Costs: Some additional allowances can be made for expenses related to disabilities and child care. To receive consideration, submit written documentation to our Financial Aid Office to support your request.
Previous Years
- 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees Summary
In-State Tuition & Fees (New Freshman & New Transfers Only)
Expense Per Semester Full-time Tuition & Mandatory Fee Rate* $5,169 Residence Hall Room** $2,880 Meal Plan** $2,403 Total In-State Cost $10,452
Expense Per Semester Full-time Tuition Rate* $7,269 Residence Hall Room** $2,880 Meal Plan** $2,403 Total Domestic Out-of-State Cost $12,552 - 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees Summary
Undergraduate
In-State Out-of-State Tuition / Fees $10,545 $14,745 Room and Board $8,850 $8,850 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $2,800 $2,800 Transportation $2,600 $2,600 TOTAL $26,075 $30,275 Graduate
In-State Out-of-State Tuition / Fees $10,873 $14,233 Room and Board $8,850 $8,850 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $2,800 $2,800 Transportation $2,600 $2,600 TOTAL $26,403 $29,763 Additional Costs: Some additional allowances can be made for expenses related to disabilities and child care. To receive consideration, submit written documentation to our Financial Aid Office to support your request.
- 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees Summary
Undergraduate
In-State Out-of-State Tuition / Fees $10,545 $14,745 Room and Board $10,502 $10,502 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $2,800 $2,800 Transportation $2,600 $2,600 TOTAL $27,727 $31,927
GraduateIn-State Out-of-State Tuition / Fees $10,873 $14,233 Room and Board $10,502 $10,502 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $2,800 $2,800 Transportation $2,600 $2,600 TOTAL $28,055 $31,415
An Average Loan fee will be added to a student’s budget if they accept a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.Additional Costs: Some additional allowances can be made for expenses related to disabilities and child care. To receive consideration, submit written documentation to our Financial Aid Office to support your request.
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