Youngstown State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Youngstown State University?

The cost of attending Youngstown State University depends on residency, enrollment level, living arrangements and financial aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,790 for Ohio residents and $10,150 for nonresidents, with $136 in required fees in each category. Those tuition-and-fee figures are not a complete annual cost of attendance.

• 2024-25 reported Ohio-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $9,926.
• 2024-25 reported nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $10,286.
• Reported annual room-and-board figure: $11,500; an individual housing and meal-plan selection can differ.
• Reported books-and-supplies figure: $1,200; transportation and personal expenses are additional considerations.

Reported average net price - what students in a specified income group paid after applicable grant aid - was $9,421 for families earning $48,000 or less annually and $13,369 for families earning $48,001-$75,000. These averages are not individualized quotes. The financial-aid figures show that 98% of students received some form of aid and 38% had student loans; loans must generally be repaid, while grants and scholarships generally do not.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Ohio aid, YSU scholarships and veterans' education benefits. Completing the FAFSA is a key step for consideration for many need-based programs. For an actual budget, students should compare the current cost-of-attendance estimate and their own aid offer without subtracting the same grant twice.

What are the work-study opportunities at Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State University students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including positions connected to campus operations. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, is a way to earn wages through qualifying work - not a grant paid automatically at the start of a term.

Students should check their financial-aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and follow YSU's current student-job application process. A student without a Work-Study award may still be eligible for other part-time positions, depending on the employer and opening. Separately, YSU's career services offer individual and group career planning, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruitment and job fairs. Those services can help students seek internships or career-related work, but using them does not guarantee an offer.