Sarah - Independent Mid-range Plan

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(A) 2010-11  Cost of attendance (living on-campus):
Average fees/tuition: $22,160
Books/Supplies/Room/Board/Misc Expenses: $13,140
$35,300
(B) Grant assistance total:
The university would pull together $8,070 in grant aid from a variety of sources.
$8,070
(A-B) Net Cost to Family:
The Net Cost is the amount that Sarah's family must pay after need-based grants are taken into account.
=$27,230
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 Sarah's family might cover her net cost.

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

Sarah's parents would be expected to contribute $14,730 for the year.

$14,730
Sarah
      Student part-time work during academic year:
      Student educational loans:
      Savings from summer jobs or other earnings:

$2,000
$9,000
$1,500

See Sarah's CCC Plan
See Sarah's CSU Plan
See Sarah's UC Plan
See Sarah's Independent High-range Plan

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