Use this budget sheet to focus on obvious and hidden costs of postsecondary education. The Budget Builder works on a yearly basis; so, figure your tuition and fees for the full year.
School Expenses |
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Tuition and fees |
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Books and supplies |
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Housing and Food |
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Rent |
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Utilities-gas, electric, water, garbage |
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Phone-cell phone, pagers |
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Cable TV and Internet Service |
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Furnishings, cleaning supplies, other |
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Meal plans |
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Groceries |
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Other on-campus and off-campus meals and snacks |
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Transportation |
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Car payment |
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Insurance |
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Gas, oil, maintenance |
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Emergency repairs |
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Parking |
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Other-trips and visits, bike |
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Personal and Entertainment Expenses |
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Laundry and dry cleaning |
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Clothes, sports equipment, and other items |
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Personal care items-shampoo, toothpaste, hair cuts |
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Concerts, parties, movies |
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Music CDs, DVDs, video games |
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Memberships |
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Hobbies |
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Other Expenses |
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Total for Year |
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