Marco - CSU Plan

(A) 2009-10 CSU cost of attendance (living off-campus):	$21,122
(B) Grant assistance total: Marco is eligible for grant assistance based on his financial resources. The campus aid office pulls together grant aid from a variety of sources, including federal Pell Grants, state Cal Grants, and the CSU's own grant funding.	$8,126
(A-B) Net Cost: The Net Cost is the amount that Marco must pay after need-based grants are taken into account.	=$12,996
Managing the Net Cost Independent students can manage the Net Cost by using tools provided by the college, including student educational loans, part-time work during the academic year, and savings from summer earnings. In the case of married students the spouse's earnings are also considered. 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 Marco and his wife might cover his net cost.
Marco Student and spouse's part-time work during academic year: Student educational loans: Savings from summer jobs:	$496 $12,500 $0