Estimated Undergraduate Student Budgets for 2009-2010


The Student Budget represents the average amounts paid by UC students in various housing situations. The Financial Aid 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. The budget is subject to change. The amounts are as of June 5, 2009.

  Living in a Residence Hall Living Off Campus Living with Relatives
  Per Academic Year Per Academic Year Per Academic Year
Housing and Utilities 14,384 7,542 2,472
Food 924** 2,494 1,806
Books & Supplies 1,306 1,306 1,306
Personal 1,336 1,474 1,856
Transportation 614 1,030 1,946
Fees 9,748* 9,748* 9,748*

Total Resident Budget

$28,312

$23,594

$19,134

Non-Resident Tuition and Fees $22,670 $22,670 $22,670
Total Non-Resident Budget $50,982 $46,264 $41,804

*Includes $1,396 for Student Health Insurance
**Includes food not covered by the residence hall meal plan

The student budget is subject to change. The fees and non-resident tuition include the most recent estimates available as of 06/05/09.

 

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