The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Each year the Financial Aid Office establishes standard student budgets that use cost of attendance (COA) estimates for awarding financial aid funds.  The COA budget reflects typical expense patterns of Peabody students based on research conducted by the Financial Aid Office from reliable sources.  Some students will spend more than the standard amounts, while others will spend less, depending on individual circumstances.

The COA budget is not your tuition bill.  Not all items listed in the budget will be paid to the school.  COA figures reflect projected tuition and fee increases, as well as estimated living expenses (room and board for on or off campus housing), transportation, personal expenses and other relevant costs a student may incur.  The Peabody Business Office will bill students for actual charges to paid to the school before the start of each semester.

Please select the appropriate school year to review the estimated cost of attendance at Peabody.  The actual cost for books, supplies, travel, personal and off campus living expenses varies by student.

Students may request a review of their estimated cost of attendance by completing the Budget Adjustment Request form and submitting the appropriate documentation. 

In general, new instrument purchases are not permitted as a budget adjustment.  Your major teacher and the director of the Peabody Ensemble Office must agree that the purchase is necessary in order for you to complete your Peabody degree program.