Do your funds match your expenses? You may need a little extra help getting through college in the form of a private loan. Calculate how much you might need with this work sheet.
Secured financial aid
Grants and scholarships
$______________
College aid
$______________
State aid
$______________
Federal work-study
$______________
Federal student loan
$______________
Federal PLUS loan
$______________
Investment savings
$______________
Employment
$______________
Miscellaneous
$______________
Total:
$______________
Expected costs
School tuition and fees
$______________
Books and supplies
$______________
Room and board
$______________
Transportation
$______________
Miscellaneous
$______________
Total:
$______________
Total
Subtract the total aid already secured from the expected costs to get the amount to be borrowed in private loans.
