Planning for the Cost of College Answers

Dustin estimates it will cost $7,721 annually to attend a public four-year college. He will receive $1,930 in grants. How much is Dustin’s estimated annual contribution to his college education?$

The table shows the predicted cost of attending an in-state four-year public college 4 years from now. CategoryPredicted Annual Costtuition$9,350room and board$8,630books and fees$1,650transportation$2,140other$1,110Caleb used the table to determine the minimum amount he should save each month to have enough money to pay for his first year of college. He anticipates receiving $4,500 in grants and he will live at home. If he has 4 years to save, and places his money in an interest bearing college savings account, what is the minimum Caleb and his family should save each month?

Iman has 48 months to save $18,000, the maximum amount he estimates his first year of college will cost. He does not want to depend on interest, and does not consider interest when determining his minimum monthly savings goal. What is the minimum amount he should save per month to achieve his goal?

The Hartman family is saving $400 monthly for Ronald’s college education. The family anticipates they will need to contribute $20,000 toward his first year of college, which is in 4 years. Which best explains whether the family will have enough money in 4 years?

In his first school year, Leo contributed $13,468 toward college expenses. In his second school year, the expenses are expected to increase by 4%. What is the approximate minimum amount Leo should expect to contribute in his second school year?

Michael will attend college in 5 years. He anticipates he will need $19,000 to pay for the first year. He currently has $6,400 in a savings account. Without including any interest earned, what is a reasonable estimate of the amount Michael needs to deposit into his savings account each month over the next 5 years to be able to pay for his first year of college?

David estimates that he will have expenses totaling $24,870 for one year of college. He will receive $7,560 in grants. How much will David have to contribute each semester during this year?

Laura estimated the total cost of attending a private four-year university using the information in the table. CategoryEstimated Cost – 1 yeartuition$29,500room and board$9,600books$2,125lab and facilities fees$850Laura received a grant that will pay for 30% of her annual estimated tuition and a scholarship that will pay for her books. What is the minimum Laura should expect to contribute to her college education for all four years?

Marco predicts he will have $18,750 in expenses for one year of college. He expects to receive $3,450 in grants annually. How much will Marco need to contribute to one semester of his education?

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