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Undergraduate Budget Work Sheet

The purpose of the budget work sheet is to help you estimate what it will cost you to attend Missouri Western State University for the undergraduate 2013-2014 year. Costs are subject to change without notice.

Create Budget Work Sheet based on the following:

One Semester  Two Semesters
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF EXPENSE AMOUNT NEEDED
Tuition
NOTE: The calculated amount includes institutional fees but does not include individual course fees or program fees.
 Resident (In-State)

  Number of Hours You Plan on Taking:  per semester

  View the breakdown of resident tuition and fees

Non-Resident (Out-of-State)

  Number of Hours You Plan on Taking:  per semester

  View the breakdown of non-resident tuition and fees

NOTE: There are some course specific fees. Please review the University class schedule to determine additional fee requirements.
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Housing
calculator
NOTE: The above calculator may be used to assist you in determining your budget expenses.
Suite  - $ 2953 (for one semester)

Apartment  - $2341 (for one semester)

Scanlon Hall  - $2082 (for one semester)

Griffon Hall  - $3131 (for one semester)

Off-Campus Housing - Rent $275 - $500 per month depending on size and number of occupants. Does not include food or utilities.

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Utilities
Students living on-campus receive cable, high speed internet and wireless free of charge.
calculator
NOTE: The above calculator may be used to assist you in determining your budget expenses.
 Water, electricity, & gas $
Telephone Service:
Basic service: $20/month. Connection charge: $38.80		 $
Long-Distance Charges $
Cable (if you live off-campus):
Base Rate: $52.99 Installation: $29.00		 $
Helpful Telephone Numbers:
   Missouri American Water Company (816) 233-8844
   KCP&L (888) 471-5275
   Missouri Gas Energy (800) 582-1234
   ATT (800) 464-7928
   Suddenlink (816) 279-1234
Food & Household Expenses
 calculator
NOTE: The above calculator may be used to assist you in determining your budget expenses.
University Meal Plans:
21 meals: $1482 (for one semester)
15 Meals + $400 Flex Plan: $1860 (for one semester)
12 Meals + $200 Flex: $1658 (for one semester)
10 Meals + $400 Flex: $1847 (per semester)
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Groceries (if you live off-campus) $
Eating Out $
Personal/Miscellaneous Household Supplies $
Books & School Supplies
 calculator		 Average $300 per semester
NOTE: Your cost will vary dependent upon purchasing new versus used books and the resale of books after the semester.
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Other Expenses
calculator		 Parking Permit: One vehicle included in Facilities Access Fee (Additional permits $10.00 per vehicle) $
St. Joseph Transit Monthly Bus Pass: $40.00 (unlimited use) or $30 youth fare $
Gas, other car expenses $
Visits home, other travel $
Student health insurance (Missouri Western Policy)*
*Students age 26 & under: Annual rate: $1,573; Fall only rate: $611; Spring only rate: $589 and Summer only rate: $404.
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Clothing, laundry $
Entertainment $
TOTAL Academic Expenses $
Financial Resources
 calculator		 Savings, Family Contributions, Gifts: $
Income:
Includes employment earnings, college work-study, and non-taxable income.
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Grants:
May include federal, state and/or private assistance that does not have to be repaid, such as Federal Pell Grant, SEOG, etc.
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Scholarships:
May include state, institutional or private assistance.
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Loans:
May include Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and private loans.
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Miscellaneous Financial Aid:
May include assistance received from other sources, such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Employer, etc.
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Summary
 		 Total Expenses $
Less Financial Resources $
Discretionary Income Needed $