Sylvia - Independent High-range Plan

(A) 2009-10 Cost of attendance (living off-campus):	$50,350
(B) Grant assistance total: The university would pull together $13,800 in grant aid from a variety of sources.	$13,800
(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.	=$36,550
Managing the Net Cost Independent students can manage the Net Cost by using tools provided by the college, including 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 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 or other earnings:	$6,050 $25,000 $5,500