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Cost Calculator
Estimate a simple college planning gap.
Adjust the numbers below to see the gap your family may need to plan for.
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Tuition + fees + room/board (sticker price for one year).
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Merit + need-based aid you might receive each year.
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529 / savings you can apply each year.
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What the family can pay from income each year.
Estimated remaining cost to plan for
$12,000 / year
Plan for this gap through more savings, scholarships, work-study, or loans.
This is a simple educational tool, not an official financial aid estimate. Actual college costs and aid vary by student, family, school, year, and application details.