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A university education encompasses far more expenses than just tuition and room and board. Students and families must budget for frequently overlooked but unavoidable incidental costs as well. Be ready for:
Textbooks - Required books per semester can tally several hundred dollars, especially in majors like science, math and engineering. Prices have also risen dramatically in recent decades with publishers adding bundled online resources and emphasizing just-revised new editions that can’t be bought used. Make sure you account for this line item outside of tuition and fees.
Campus parking – Unless you plan never to have a car at college, budget at least $50-$100 per semester for on-campus vehicle parking. High demand lots in particular get pricey and sell out fast.
Graduation fees – That coveted bachelor’s diploma comes with its own administrative charge in addition to four full years of schooling. Expect a $50 to $100 one-time fee for graduation processing, alumni memberships, cap and gown rentals or even tickets just to allow your proud family to attend commencement!
Mapping all the intricate college costs and expectations prevents temporary financial snags from spoiling the whole adventure.
Textbooks - Required books per semester can tally several hundred dollars, especially in majors like science, math and engineering. Prices have also risen dramatically in recent decades with publishers adding bundled online resources and emphasizing just-revised new editions that can’t be bought used. Make sure you account for this line item outside of tuition and fees.
Campus parking – Unless you plan never to have a car at college, budget at least $50-$100 per semester for on-campus vehicle parking. High demand lots in particular get pricey and sell out fast.
Graduation fees – That coveted bachelor’s diploma comes with its own administrative charge in addition to four full years of schooling. Expect a $50 to $100 one-time fee for graduation processing, alumni memberships, cap and gown rentals or even tickets just to allow your proud family to attend commencement!
Mapping all the intricate college costs and expectations prevents temporary financial snags from spoiling the whole adventure.
