Education Expense Budget

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If you have a goal to help a family member finance their education, you will first need to understand the potential costs associated and funding options. Use this spreadsheet to estimate the costs and funding associated with higher education. The more accurate your estimation of costs, the greater your success in helping a family member. (Printable Reports and savable to “My Folder”)

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Education Expenses

  Sep > Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr TOTAL

Education Costs

Tuition
Textbooks/Supplies
Laptop/Computer
Printer
Lab Fees
Library Fees
Student Union Fees
Activity Fees
Program Fees
Miscellaneous

Living Costs

Residence
Rent
Phone
Cell Phone
Cable
Internet
Electric/Gas
Clothing
Toiletries
Child Care
Hair Care
Insurance
Gasoline
Repairs/Service
Parking
Transportation/Bus
Fridge/Microwave
Miscellaneous

Food Costs

Meal Plan
Groceries
Dining Out
Snacks
Miscellaneous

Health Costs

Medical
Dental
Insurance
Eye Care
Miscellaneous

Entertainment/Travel

Movies
CDs/DVDs
Concerts
Travel
Memberships
Miscellaneous

Total Expenses

Funding Sources

  Sep > Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr TOTAL
RESPs
Scholarships/Grants
Available Savings
Family Contributions
Wages/Earnings
Investment Income
Other Income
Asset Sales
Student Loans
Other Loans

Total Funding

Funding Adequacy