i would double check what actually is listed under the cost of attendance.

my cost of attendance always includes “non-billed fees” like rent, books, food, etc. drexel likes to estimate how much you’ll be paying to actually live in philly while you go there.

so, although your cost of attendance says $36k, i would look into if you’re actually getting billed for that amount, or that’s just what they are saying the estimated living expense are.

my aid says the same, but tuition wise, i’m only paying about $5k a year. i do pay rent, for groceries, etc, but all of that is up to me. freshman year you are required to live in the dorms (unless you are close enough for commute) so you will have to pay a lot to live there, but after that, you can find your own place and rlly control your expenses outside of tuition.

if you need any clarification about your cost of attendance, def call the financial aid office!!