Sylvia - CSU Plan

(A) 2009-10 CSU cost of attendance (living off-campus):	$21,122
(B) Grant assistance total: Because of the relative financial strength of Sylvia and her husband, she would not be eligible for grant assistance from the campus.	$0
(A-B) Net Cost: The Net Cost is the amount that Sylvia and her husband must pay after need-based grants are taken into account.	=$21,122
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 Sylvia and her husband might cover her net cost.
Sylvia Student and spouse's earnings during academic year: Student educational loans: Savings from summer jobs:	$7,354 $12,268 $1,500