2026-27 COA for MCS and MABT Students
| Direct Costs (these are the costs that would be part of your student bill as an off-campus student) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,100 | Based on 6 credits each semester over Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Mandatory Fees | $612 | Based on fees for 18 credits total |
| Total Direct Costs | $8,712 | This is prior to any applied financial aid — but GREAT news, financial aid is available! |
| Indirect Costs (these are costs you may incur in attending college but are not billed to you by the university) | ||
| Housing | $14,220 | This is a standard allowance for the cost of off-campus rent or other housing costs over the course of the academic year. Your actual costs may vary. |
| Food/Meals | $6,696 | This is an allowance for off-campus food/meals over the course of the academic year. Your actual costs may vary. |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $450 | This is an estimate; your costs could differ depending on how you obtain your books and required course materials or supplies. |
| Transportation | $4,404 | This is an estimate for transportation fees you may incur over the year for items such as traveling to class or trips home; your costs could vary greatly depending on your situation. |
| Loan Fees | $217 | This is an estimate for the average cost of Federal student loan fees such as origination fees; your costs could vary based on your decisions to borrow, contact SFA for more information. |
| Personal Expenses | $14,880 | This is an estimate of costs for day-to-day expenses you may have over the next academic year. Your costs could vary greatly based on your situation and financial decisions. |
| Total Indirect Costs | $40,867 | |
| Total COA | $49,579 | Total allowable Cost of Attendance for Master of Christian Studies students (prior to application of any financial aid eligibility) |