Expenses and Budget
Sample Student Budget (U.S. Students) 2007–08
In considering an application for financial aid, we must establish an estimated cost of attendance for each student. This cost is for the nine-month academic year and is based on only the student's expenses. This sheet lists the figures used in all financial aid calculations. Allowable expenses include tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation, medical and personal expenses related to your attendance at PSR. Consumer debt payments, car payments, charitable gifts, legal fees, life insurance, etc. are not considered allowable expenses. If you have questions about expenses, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 510/649-2469.
Living Expenses — Single Student Budget*
| Nine Months | Monthly | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Budget | Adjusted budget with PSR Room/Board Plan | General Budget | Adjusted budget with PSR Room/Board Plan | |
| Housing | $7,290 | $6,400 (housing & meal plan) | $810 | $711 |
| Food | $3,150 | $900 (additional food expenses) | $350 | $100 |
| Transportation | $1,719 | $1,719 | $191 | $191 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,774 | $1,774 | $197 | $197 |
| Medical Insurance/Costs | $3,600 | $3,600 | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,197 | $1,197 | $133 | $133 |
| Total Living Expenses | $18,730 | $15,590 | $2,081 | $1,732 |
Total Cost Estimates (full time tuition plus living expenses for nine month academic year)
| General | Estimate w/ PSR Room/Board Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| MDiv/MTS/CAPS/CSR/CTS/CSS | $31,260 | $28,120 |
| GTU Common M.A. | $32,040 | $28,900 |
| DMin | $27,130 | $23,990 |
*While expenses for other family members are not factored into the standard student budget, we suggest adding $2,500 to the budget estimate for each dependent in the family. Students with childcare expenses for dependents may submit documentation of these expenses for consideration in a budget adjustment.
The non-tuition figures above are based on averages from the students throughout the GTU consortium. Actual costs for non-tuition costs will vary from student to student. We recommend that students create their own budget using their actual or projected costs to estimate their costs most accurately. Students whose budgets exceed the standard budget may contact the Financial Aid Office for evaluation of their personal cost of attendance.
Sample International Student Budget (2007–08)
In considering an application for financial aid, we must establish an estimated cost of attendance for each student. This cost is for the nine-month academic year and is based on only the student's expenses. This sheet lists the figures used in all financial aid calculations. Allowable expenses include tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation, medical and personal expenses related to your attendance at PSR. Consumer debt payments, car payments, charitable gifts, legal fees, life insurance, etc. are not considered allowable expenses. If you have questions about expenses, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 510/649-2469.
Living Expenses — Single Student Budget*
| Nine Months | Monthly | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Budget | Adjusted budget with PSR Room/Board Plan | General Budget | Adjusted budget with PSR Room/Board Plan | |
| Housing | $7,290 | $6,400 (housing & meal plan) | $810 | $711 |
| Food | $3,150 | $900 (additional food expenses) | $350 | $100 |
| Transportation | $855 | $855 | $95 | $95 |
| Personal Expenses | $900 | $900 | $100 | $100 |
| Medical Insurance/Costs | $3,600 | $3,600 | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,197 | $1,197 | $133 | $133 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,992 | $13,852 | $1,888 | $1,539 |
Total Cost Estimates (full time tuition plus living expenses for nine month academic year)
| General | Estimate w/ PSR Room/Board Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| MDiv/MTS/CAPS/CSR/CTS/CSS | $29,522 | $26,382 |
| GTU Common M.A. | $30,302 | $27,162 |
| DMin | $25,392 | $22,252 |
*While expenses for other family members are not factored into the standard student budget, we suggest adding $2,500 to the budget estimate for each dependent in the family. Students with childcare expenses for dependents may submit documentation of these expenses for consideration in a budget adjustment.
The non-tuition figures above are based on averages from the students throughout the GTU consortium. Actual costs for non-tuition costs will vary from student to student. We recommend that students create their own budget using their actual or projected costs to estimate their costs most accurately. Students whose budgets exceed the standard budget may contact the Financial Aid Office for evaluation of their personal cost of attendance.