College Budget Work Sheet

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Use the work sheet below to create your own personal budget. At the beginning of each month, write the amount you plan to spend and record what you actually spend. Skip items that do not apply.

College Budget Work Sheet
Monthly Income Projected Income Actual Income
Job (including babysitting, yard care, etc.)   $   $
Allowance    
Other (financial aid, gifts, etc.)    
Total Monthly Net Income =$ =$
Monthly Expenses Amount Budgeted Amount Spent
Tuition   $   $
Room/Board
   
Books/Supplies    
Cell phone    
Transportation    
Food    
Clothes    
Laundry    
Utilities    
Cable/Satellite TV    
Internet    
Grooming (hair care, toiletries, etc.)    
Entertainment    
Club fees/Organization dues    
Other    
Total Monthly Expenses =$ =$
Calculate Monthly Cash Flow
Total Monthly Net Income   $   $
Less Total Monthly Expenses  -$  -$
Net Cash Flow (Deficit)* =$ =$
*If your net cash flow is positive, you can save more for emergencies or other financial goals. If negative, you will have to cut expenses or increase income to reduce or eliminate debt.

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