Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is composed of charges billed directly to you by Berklee as well as indirect costs that go along with attending school. If you are receiving financial aid, the total cost of attendance reflects the maximum amount you can receive in scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.

* Both the laptop and the health insurance charge for 2013-2014 is tentative. Amounts shown are estimates based on last year's cost.

Required Charges

Required charges include directly billed charges, which include tuition and fees.

Optional Charges

All students are billed for health insurance, but it can be waived if a student is covered by another policy. Students are also billed for a laptop, but it too can be waived if a student already has laptop that meets our laptop specifications. Please note that if you are able to waive the laptop, you’ll still need to purchase a software bundle.

Room and board is required for all entering students under 20 years of age, but can otherwise be waived; a second-year student under 20 years of age by the start of his/her 3rd semester or who turns 20 years of age during his/her second year in housing will be required to remain in on-campus housing. Compelling exceptions may be made and application deadlines apply.

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses related to going to school that will not appear on the student bill. We estimate an average of $2,724 per year will be needed to cover the costs of books and personal expenses. We also include the cost of transportation and the cost of loan fees associated with borrowing Federal Stafford Loans.

A travel allowance is also included in your cost of attendance. This travel allowance is another indirect cost that will not appear on your student bill. Students and families must arrange and pay for all travel to and from the college.

It is important to remember that these indirect costs will not appear on the college bill. Students should plan to arrive on campus with sufficient funds to cover the costs of books and incidental expenses.

Net Price Calculator

Berklee College of Music awards scholarships based on a student's overall admissions application. We do not award our institutional funds based on a student's FAFSA results.

The results of the net price calculator are estimates. The data used in the calculator includes need-based grants from federal and state sources and merit-based scholarship funds from Berklee during 2009-2010. The cost of attendance and financial aid availability change year to year.

The estimates you receive do not represent a final determination or an actual award of financial aid. The estimates you receive shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, the State of Massachusetts or Berklee College of Music.

Financial aid:	Do you plan to apply for financial aid? Yes   No
Age:	How old are you?
Living arrangement:	Where do you plan to live while attending this institution? On-campus (in a residence hall, dormitory, or on-campus apartment) Living on my own or with a roommate Living with my parents or other family members
Residency:	Eligible for in-district tuition Eligible for in-state tuition Eligible for out-of-state tuition

Marital Status:

Are you (the student) married? (Answer "yes" if you are separated but not divorced.) Yes No

Children:	Are you (the student) the primary source of financial support for any children? Yes No

Number in Family:	How many people are in your family's household? (Count yourself, your parent(s), and your parents' other children who are under the age of 24.)
	Two Three Four Five Six or more
Number in College:	Of the number in your family above, how many will be in college next year? (Count yourself and your siblings; do not count your parents.)
	One child Two children Three or more children
Household Income:	What is your household income? Include income earned by yourself and your parent(s). Include income from work, child support, and other sources. If your parent is single, separated, or divorced, include the income for the parent with whom you live. If the parent with whom you live is remarried, include both your parent's income and his/her spouse's income. Less than $30,000 Between $30,000 - $39,999 Between $40,000 - $49,999 Between $50,000 - $59,999 Between $60,000 - $69,999 Between $70,000 - $79,999 Between $80,000 - $89,999 Between $90,000 - $99,999 Above $99,999

Number in Family:	How many people are in your family's household? Count yourself and your spouse (if applicable). Count yourself, your spouse (if applicable), and any children who are under the age of 24.
	One Two Three Four Five Six or more
Number in College:	Of the number in your family above, how many will be in college next year?
	One Two or more Two
Household Income:	What is your household income? (Include income from work, child support, and other sources; if you are married, include your spouse's income.) Less than $30,000 Between $30,000 - $39,999 Between $40,000 - $49,999 Between $50,000 - $59,999 Between $60,000 - $69,999 Between $70,000 - $79,999 Between $80,000 - $89,999 Between $90,000 - $99,999 Above $99,999

  

Academic Year: 2009-2010
Estimated total price of attendance:	$00,000
a. Estimated tuition and fees	$00,000
b. Estimated room and board	$00,000
c. Estimated books and supplies	$00,000
d. Estimated other expenses     (Personal expenses, transportation, etc.)	$00,000
Estimated total grant aid: (Includes both merit and need based aid)	$00,000
Estimated net price: (Price of attendance minus grant aid)	$00,000

Please Note: Berklee College of Music awards scholarships based on a student's overall admissions application. We do not award our institutional funds based on a student's FAFSA results. The results of the net price calculator are estimates. The data used in the calculator includes need-based grants from federal and state sources and merit-based scholarship funds from Berklee during 2009-2010. The cost of attendance and financial aid availability change year to year. The estimates you receive do not represent a final determination or an actual award of financial aid. The estimates you receive shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, the State of Massachusetts or Berklee College of Music.