Michael - UC Plan

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(A) 2010-11  UC cost of attendance (living on-campus):
Fees/Tuition: $11,300
Books/Supplies/Room/Board/Misc Expenses: $18,100
$29,400
(B) Grant assistance total:
Michael is eligible for grant assistance based on his family's financial resources. The University pulls together grant aid from a variety of sources, including federal Pell Grants, state Cal Grants, and the University's own grants.
$8,100
(A-B) Net Cost to Family:
The Net Cost is the amount that Michael's family must pay after need-based grants are taken into account.
=$21,300
Managing the Net Cost
Parents and students work together to cover the Net Cost using tools provided by the college, including parent and student educational loans and part-time work.

The Net Cost is not due all at once. Many costs, such as living expenses, are incurred over time.

What follows is a sample of how Michael's family might cover his net cost.

Michael's Parents
      Combination of current earnings, savings or a parent loan:

UC would suggest that Michael's parents contribute $13,500 for the year.

$12,300
Michael
      Student part-time work during academic year:
      Student educational loans:
      Savings from summer jobs:

$2,300
$5,000
$1,700

See Michael's CCC Plan
See Michael's CSU Plan
See Michael's Independent Mid-range Plan
See Michael's Independent High-range Plan

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