Planning for the Cost of College Answers

Laura estimated the total cost of attending a private four-year university using the information in the table. CategoryEstimated Cost – 1 yeartuition$29,500room and board$9,600books$2,125lab and facilities fees$850Laura received a grant that will pay for 30% of her annual estimated tuition and a scholarship that will pay for her books. What is the minimum Laura should expect to contribute to her college education for all four years?

Michael will attend college in 5 years. He anticipates he will need $19,000 to pay for the first year. He currently has $6,400 in a savings account. Without including any interest earned, what is a reasonable estimate of the amount Michael needs to deposit into his savings account each month over the next 5 years to be able to pay for his first year of college?

Catherine is using the table to predict the cost of one year of education at a four-year private college. CategoryPredicted Costtuition$32,250room and board$10,590transportation$2,460books and fees$1,980other$750She predicts she will receive $14,000 in grants annually. Catherine does not own a car and plans to live near campus where she will rely on the free bus system for transportation. What is the minimum amount Catherine should expect to contribute to her education annually?

The total estimated cost of attending a public two-year college in Hasani’s home town last year was $2,265. The cost of attending the college is expected to increase 5% annually. Hasani plans to enter the college this year and attend for 2 years. Which is the best estimate for the total cost Hasani will pay for only his second year?

David estimates that he will have expenses totaling $24,870 for one year of college. He will receive $7,560 in grants. How much will David have to contribute each semester during this year?

Carly will be going to college in 3 years. She anticipates that she will need $12,000 to pay for the first year. She currently has $2,900 in a savings account. Without including any interest earned, what is a reasonable estimate of the amount Carly needs to deposit into the savings account per month over the next 3 years to be able to pay for her first year of college?

Dustin estimates it will cost $7,721 annually to attend a public four-year college. He will receive $1,930 in grants. How much is Dustin’s estimated annual contribution to his college education?$

The annual tuition at a public two-year college last year was $3,200. For the new school year, Elizabeth’s first year in college, the tuition is expected to increase 5%. She saved the same amount monthly to prepare for the cost of her tuition. What is the minimum amount Elizabeth should have saved monthly during the previous year?

The table shows the cost of various expenses Montrel expects to pay for one year at a public two-year college.CategoryAmounttuition$3,220room/board$7,650transportation$1,895books/lab fees$875How much should Montrel expect to pay?$

Aneesha determined that the cost of attending her public four-year college in her first year will be $6,220. If the average cost is expected to increase by 6%, what will be the cost of attending her second year in college?