Undergraduate Student Budgets
2013-14

Posted on March 28, 2013
(2012-13 budgets are displayed below)

The Student Budget represents the average amounts paid by UC students in various housing situations. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office updates these figures annually through student surveys and other research. The Student Budget is a major factor in setting the amount of financial aid you may receive; your budget is based on the housing option you selected on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) until your housing status is confirmed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The Student Budget is subject to change. These amounts are the most recent estimates available as of March 28, 2013.

Academic Year 2013-14 Living in a Residence Hall Living Off Campus(1) Living with Relatives
Housing & Utilities 14,232 (2) 7,458 2,506
Food 948 (3) 2,626 1,706
Books & Supplies 1,226 1,226 1,226
Personal 1,430 1,746 1,962
Transportation 606 924 1,814
Health Insurance (4) 2,134 2,134 2,134
Tuition & Fees (5) 12,946 12,946 12,946
Total Resident Budget $33,522 $29,060 $24,294
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition & Fees $22,878 $22,878 $22,878
Total Nonresident Budget $56,400 $51,938 $47,172

(1) Please note that, for financial aid budgeting purposes, the Wada Apartments, Channing-Bowditch Apartments, International House, University Village, and the Maximino Martinez Commons Apartments are considered off-campus housing.
(2) Amount listed is a weighted average of all on-campus housing choices.
(3) Includes food not covered by the residence hall meal plan.
(4) Amount for the Student Health Insurance Plan. This amount can be waived if the student can show proof of equivalent coverage.
(5) Tuition and fees are set by the Regents of the University of California and are subject to change.

Undergraduate Student Budgets
2012-13

Posted on July 19, 2012

Academic Year 2012-13 Living in a Residence Hall Living Off Campus(1) Living with Relatives
Housing & Utilities 14,060 (2) 7,378 2,478
Food 940 (3) 2,598 1,686
Books & Supplies 1,214 1,214 1,214
Personal 1,414 1,730 1,942
Transportation 600 914 1,794
Health Insurance (4) 1,782 1,782 1,782
Tuition & Fees (5) 12,876 12,876 12,876
Total Resident Budget $32,886 $28,492 $23,772
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition & Fees $22,878 $22,878 $22,878
Total Nonresident Budget $55,764 $51,370 $46,650

(1) Please note that, for financial aid budgeting purposes, the Wada Apartments, Channing-Bowditch Apartments, International House, University Village, and the Maximino Martinez Commons Apartments are considered off-campus housing.
(2) Amount listed is a weighted average of all on-campus housing choices.
(3) Includes food not covered by the residence hall meal plan.
(4) Amount for the Student Health Insurance Plan. This amount can be waived if the student can show proof of equivalent coverage.
(5) Tuition and fees are set by the Regents of the University of California and are subject to change.

 

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