Student budgeting worksheet
List expected costs for one academic year, then subtract aid you have confirmed. The remaining amount is what you need to plan for.
- Tuition and fees
- Housing and meals
- Books, supplies, and technology
- Transportation
- Personal and health expenses
Application preparation checklist
Gathering documents early saves time when forms open.
- StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) for student and contributors
- Recent tax returns and income records
- Records of savings and investments
- List of schools you are considering
- Calendar of federal, state, and school deadlines
Resource directory
These are the kinds of offices that can give authoritative answers about your situation.
- Your college's financial aid office
- Your state student aid agency
- StudentAid.gov from the U.S. Department of Education
- High school or college counseling centers
- Local community foundations