The Financial Aid Office establishes a Cost of Attendance budget each year as the basis of awarding financial aid for the academic year. These budgets reflect the “average cost” of attendance for an LSSU student.
If your actual expenses are higher, you may request a review of your budget for certain expenses.
Your LSSU Student Account charges include direct costs such as tuition, room and board and other related fees. For a complete cost list and detailed payment information, go to www.lssu.edu/costs.
Once you are an admitted student, you will be assigned an Anchor Access Account where your personal Cost of Attendance budget will be shown. You can check your status at My.LSSU.
Student fee statements are sent electronically to your My.LSSU account. If you need assistance with your account please contact the Student Service Center at 906-635-2600.
The Net Price Calculator shows estimated amounts awarded in grant and scholarship aid.
View the 23-24 Basic Educational Costs-Final cost sheet.
Lake Superior State University will be hosting a Spring Open House event, on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 featuring campus and experiential lab tours, academic information, campus life highlights, and a preview of your life at Lake State!
| Tuition | Media & Average Course Fees | Books, Supplies & Equipment | Housing | Food | Loan Fee | Mileage | Misc. Expenses | Total Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergrad On-Campus |
$13,968 | $1,100 | $2,000 | $5,604 | $5,744 | $160 | $310 | $1,200 | $30,086 |
| Undergrad Off-Campus |
$13,968 | $1,100 | $2,000 | $5,880 | $3,250 | $160 | $1,860 | $1,200 | $29,418 |
| Undergrad Living w/ Family |
$13,968 | $1,100 | $2,000 | $3,632 | $3,250 | $160 | $1,280 | $1,200 | $26,590 |
| Independent (Age 24+ based on FAFSA info) On-Campus |
$13,968 | $1,100 | $2,000 | $5,604 | $5,744 | $160 | $310 | $1,200 | $30,086 |
| Independent (Age 24+ based on FAFSA info) Off-Campus |
$13,968 | $1,100 | $2,000 | $5,880 | $3,250 | $160 | $1,860 | $1,200 | $29,418 |
| Graduate | $18,168 | $1,100 | $2,000 | $5,880 | $3,250 | $160 | $1,860 | $1,200 | $33,618 |
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