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College Cost Calculator

Use this college cost calculator when you receive financial aid offers to compare the aid you receive and determine your estimated college costs and balance due at each prospective college. Final costs for your selected college will be determined at the time your bill is issued, typically in June or July. 

College Cost Calculator

Use this college cost calculator when you receive financial aid offers to compare the aid you receive and determine your estimated college costs and balance due at each prospective college. Final costs for your selected college will be determined at the time your bill is issued, typically in June or July. 

Compare College Costs

College Name
Annual Costs
Tuition & Fees
Food & Housing
Books & Supplies
Health Insurance
Other Costs
Annual Gift Aid
Federal Pell Grant
Federal SEOG
State Grant/Scholarships
College Grants/Scholarships
Outside/Private Scholarships
Student Loans
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
School-Specific Student Loan
Other Resources
Work-Study
Other Resources/Savings
Total Annual Costs
Total Annual Gift Aid
Total Student Loans
Total Other Resources
Remaining Cost
As you review your financial aid offers and compare college costs, it’s important to be aware of these various payment options:
 

Federal PLUS Loan

If you received a Federal PLUS Loan on your financial aid offer, consider it as merely a suggestion from the financial aid office. Your parent will still need to apply for this loan and pass a credit check to borrow any amount. The PLUS Loan origination fee and interest rate may be higher than other private loans.
 

Payment Plans

Most colleges offer payment plans that allow you to pay your college bill over several months. Payment plans often require a small fee but do not charge interest. Check with the college’s financial aid office for more details.
 

Private Loans

If you are considering borrowing a private loan to cover a portion of your remaining cost, use our Loan Payment Calculator to estimate your future monthly payment and total loan cost.
 

Paying the College Bill

Remember, your family will need to cover your remaining cost at the college you choose every year for four years (or more). Keep a four-year plan in mind as you make your college selection. For guidance on paying your college bill, which will arrive sometime in the summer months, view our webpage here.