This is a question that is often asked by students, but especially international students who must budget much more carefully with little experience of the cost of living in the U.S.  Fulton, Missouri is one of the lesser expensive areas to live in America, but being a student can still be costly.  In addition to your tuition and room & board fees, there are also other fees that new students are responsible for and should prepare for in advance. 

Below is a list of estimated expenses for school year 2008-2009 in order to better explain your student bill.  The first month is usually the most expensive, so make sure you bring enough money to get by when you first arrive.