Education Budget Planner

    Plan your student budget including tuition, housing, and living expenses.

    $
    $0$200,000

    Average Canadian undergrad: $6,800-$8,000

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    $0$20,000

    Textbooks, materials, equipment

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    $0$10,000

    Rent, residence, or housing share

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    $100$5,000

    Groceries and dining

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    $0$5,000

    Transit pass, gas, parking

    $
    $0$200

    Cell phone and home internet

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    $0$10,000

    Clothing, entertainment, misc

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    $0$10,000

    Part-time work, family support, etc.

    Total Annual Cost

    $28,620

    Total Monthly Cost

    $2,385

    Monthly Money Left Over (or Gap to Cover)

    -$1,585

    Annual Amount Still to Cover

    $19,020

    Est. Loan Needed

    $12,380

    Annual Education Costs

    $8,700

    Total Monthly Cost5.4%
    Monthly Money Left Over (or Gap to Cover)3.6%
    Annual Amount Still to Cover43.2%
    Est. Loan Needed28.1%
    Annual Education Costs19.7%

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    Rate source: Statistics Canada - Tuition and Living Costs Survey