Calculating your actual costs
While the cost of attendance budgets are calculated to accurately reflect costs for typical students, your own costs may vary. We all make lifestyle choices that affect our finances. This section of the Web site provides tools to help you understand your expenses:
Track your spending
Download and print this PDF file to track your spending for two weeks. It will give you a baseline of information about how you are spending your money.
Make a semester spending plan
Help set up spending guidelines that meet your needs for the semester. This exercise can provide skills that will help you in the long run.
Cutting expenses
Prioritize your spending, find more room in your budget, and improve your cash flow.
Your cost of attendance budget
The costs the University estimates for students like you are a good framework for your spending plan.