How many credits are you planning on taking this semester? The average semester credit load for college students is 15 credits, equivalent to five courses. This balanced approach allows you to meet graduation requirements on time while ensuring a manageable workload.
Will you be attending Ridgewater online? At Ridgewater, online course tuition is currently $219.27 per credit. This is about $15 more per credit than traditional on-campus tuition.
Select which program you are enrolling in: At Ridgewater, tuition is dependant on the program the student is enrolled in. There are a few programs that have different tuition standards than the rest.
Are you 62 years old or older? At Ridgewater, the senior citizen tuition rate for older students is about $170 less than the standard tuition rate.
Will you be living off campus/on your own? Off-campus students bear additional expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation.
Please include your expected rent cost (per month): According to RentCafe, the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kandiyohi County, MN is between $395 and $838.
Do you plan to rent or buy your textbooks? Renting college books offers short-term access at a lower cost, saving money. Buying provides ownership but is often more expensive.
Which of the following are you planning on purchasing? Essential college supplies include notebooks, pens, a laptop, backpack, planner, and basic stationery. Tailor your list to your courses and personal study preferences for a successful academic year.
Will you travel to the college consistently? In this case, consistently is defined by traveling to the college between 3-5 days per week.
About how many miles away do you live from your chosen campus? You can find the amount of miles between you and your campus by using an online map like Google Maps and inputting your address as the starting point and Ridgewater College as the ending point.
Will you mainly drive, carpool, or take a bus? Carpooling and taking a bus are usually more cost effective than driving solo.
What is your primary vehicle's average miles per gallon? You can find your primary vehicle's average miles per gallon in your owner's manual or by dividing the average number of miles you get on a full tank by the number of gallons your vehicle's tank holds.
Please add any additional one-time personal expenses here: Examples of some one-time personal expense are furniture and room essentials, memberships or certifications, security deposit for housing, and study abroad expenses.
Please add any additional monthly personal expenses here: Examples of some monthly personal expenses are ultilities, groceries, cell phone bill, insurance, personal care items (ex: toiletries), laundry, and entertainment.
Do you expect to recieve any financial aid that will reduce your final college cost? Financial aid can be recieved through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), internal and external scholarships or grants, and money gifted through friends and family.
Please include the amount you expect to recieve: The amount you recieved/expect to recieve will be subtracted from your overall college cost.