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Teva
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New Prague, Minnesota
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How can I plan for how much tuition I will have to pay and when will they require me to pay my tuition?
For additional information, I am attending Winona State University!
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Kimberly Ferguson
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You might be eligible for a scholarship and grant. They have a date tuition is due.. Check your student email.. They generally will tell you if you went to Orientation.. Again keep checking your school email.
Nick Cheng
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Hi Teva,
To estimate the cost of college, you could build out a monthly budget with these main spend areas:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Food
- School supplies / textbooks
- School club dues
- Transportation
- Entertainment
- Savings
The first 5 are categories you will likely be able to get more information from the school about (assuming you are planning to dorm and the school has a meal plan). As you estimate the costs throughout the year, expect there to be times where you'll go over budget so give yourself some wiggle room.
After the first year, build another for year 2 but take into consideration costs may increase due to inflation or life changes (e.g., buying clothes for internship interviews, moving from dorm to off-site apartment).
When you're done, get a second opinion from your parents, friends, mentors, etc.
To estimate the cost of college, you could build out a monthly budget with these main spend areas:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Food
- School supplies / textbooks
- School club dues
- Transportation
- Entertainment
- Savings
The first 5 are categories you will likely be able to get more information from the school about (assuming you are planning to dorm and the school has a meal plan). As you estimate the costs throughout the year, expect there to be times where you'll go over budget so give yourself some wiggle room.
After the first year, build another for year 2 but take into consideration costs may increase due to inflation or life changes (e.g., buying clothes for internship interviews, moving from dorm to off-site apartment).
When you're done, get a second opinion from your parents, friends, mentors, etc.