Housing, fees, books, transportation, and a dozen costs that never show up on the sticker price. Check off each one as you plan. This page remembers your progress right in your browser, and there's a printable version too.
Tuition is the number every family plans around, but it is rarely the number that breaks a budget. Housing, health insurance, books, a laptop, transportation home, even the income you give up by not working full time: they all add up quietly. This checklist puts every category in front of you at once, so nothing shows up as a surprise halfway through the semester.
Tap any item to check it off. Your progress saves automatically in this browser, so you can close the page and pick up right where you left off.
The free Student Loan Helpline isn't just for loans already in repayment. Call before you commit to a school and talk through what it will actually cost.
833-589-0750We've got a checklist for the FAFSA and one for managing debt as a current borrower too.
See the FAFSA checklistAlready borrowing? Try the student borrower checklist.
College expenses go far beyond tuition. From housing and meals to transportation and loan fees, understanding the true cost of college can help you make informed financial decisions.
Use our College Cost Checklist to plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs on your journey to a degree.
Download the checklist to get started.
