The Cost of Attendance (COA), or student budget, is an estimate of the cost of attending MTSA for an academic year. The components in the budget include tuition, fees, room, living expenses, books and supplies. Award amounts may not exceed the cost of attendance. MTSA reserves the right to adjust awards at any time because of changes in the student's financial status, academic status, and/or if the student receives additional outside assistance. Students are required to notify the financial aid office of any outside assistance awarded to them by other sources.