Question

What are direct costs for college?


Set amounts billed to students by the school’s financial aid department

Costs based on direct billing from the bursar’s office

Estimated costs based on the impact of lifestyle choices

Answer 1

The correct choice is: "Costs based on direct billing from the bursar’s office."

Explanation: Direct (or billed) costs are charges the school bills and collects directly — tuition, mandatory fees, and on‑campus room & board (meal plans) — typically handled through the bursar/treasurer’s office. By contrast, indirect or estimated costs (books, transportation, personal expenses) are not billed by the school and depend on lifestyle choices.