Florida Atlantic University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Florida Atlantic University?

FAU's published costs differ sharply by Florida residency. In 2025-26 IPEDS figures, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled about $4,879 for Florida residents and $24,012 for nonresidents. Those totals combine the reported tuition and mandatory-fee components; they do not include living expenses.

• 2025-26 Florida-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $4,879.
• 2025-26 nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $24,012.
• Reported academic-year room and board: approximately $16,414.
• Reported books and supplies: approximately $1,288.

Adding room, board, and books to those tuition-and-fee figures gives roughly $22,581 for a resident or $35,026 for a nonresident before transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs. These are illustrative combinations of the listed 2024-25 components, not a complete individualized cost-of-attendance budget. An off-campus student's housing costs could differ substantially.

Financial aid can change what a student pays. In the reported aid figures, 91% of students received some form of financial aid and 26% had student loans. Average net price - the amount remaining after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not necessarily the amount due on a bill - varied by family income. It was about $4,135 for the lowest reported income band and $16,854 for the highest. Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, Florida aid programs, FAU scholarships, and military or veterans' education benefits. The FAFSA is a central step for federal aid and many other awards; scholarship and state-aid deadlines may be earlier than an admission deadline.

What are the work-study opportunities at Florida Atlantic University?

FAU students can look for part-time campus jobs and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through a job; it is not an automatic tuition discount or a guarantee of employment. Students ordinarily need to complete the FAFSA, receive an eligible aid offer, apply for a position, and work the hours for which they are paid.

Other campus jobs may be open to students without Work-Study eligibility. For career development, FAU's career services include individual advising, résumé and interview preparation, career exploration, employer events, and job-search support. Students can also use those services to investigate internships, which are distinct from Work-Study and are not required for every FAU degree. Availability of a particular job, internship, or employer contact depends on the student's qualifications and the opportunities posted at the time.