When attending college there are the clear cost of such as Tuition, Room and Board, Books, Transportation, and Healthcare Fees. We are breaking down the additional costs of college.
Fees for paying college bills
e.g., direct charges, such as tuition and fees) with a credit card, typically a 3% add-on
Interest and fees on student loans and credit cards
Various college fees
Student health center fees
Student health insurance
Athletic center fees
Student activity fees
Orientation fee
Matriculation fees (new student fees)
Graduation/Commencement fees
Academic transcript fees
Technology fee, such as a printing fee
Money management costs
Bank account/debit card fees
Taxes (especially differences in sales tax rates)
Study Abroad
Room and Board Fees
Foreign Exchange Rate
Travel to and from home
Emergency mo
Books and media
Tutoring
Required vs. recommended texts
Renting vs. buying vs. borrowing texts
Newspapers and magazines
Library fines
Computer Purchase
Peripherals/Accessories
Software
Photocopying costs
Dorm Room (Life)
Needs vs. wants
Cable/satellite TV vs. on-line streaming
Cost of telephone service, network drop, Cable/Satellite fees
Furnishings, Bedding (extra-long sheets), Lamps, Towels
Decorations (posters and prints)
Furniture, Laundry baskets, Waste baskets, Bulletin boards
Hair dryers, Appliances (Dorm-sized Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, Toaster Oven)
Sundries, Electronics, Non-essentials (video game systems, PDAs, flat-screen TVs)
Personal hygiene, Laundry detergent, Quarters for laundry machine
Soap and shampoo, Hair care, Cosmetics
Summer Storage Fees
Housing costs during the summer and/or academic breaks for students who stay on campus or rent an apartment
Insurance for the student's belongings
Cost of replacing damaged, lost or stolen property
Cost of an off-campus apartment
Rent
Security Deposit
Utility Deposit
Renter's Insurance
Utilities
Transportation
Car Auto insurance/Fuel
Maintenance
Parking fees
Parking tickets, traffic violations
Other travel-related costs
Bus Passes
Uber and Zipcar
Travel to and from home
Fall Break (Thanksgiving)
Winter Break (Christmas, Chanukah)
Spring Break
Summer Break
Eating out for meals and snacks beyond a meal plan
Late night food
Beverages (Starbucks, Jamba Juice, soda/juice/water from vending machines)
Spending $10 a week on pizza adds up to $2,000 over the course of a four-year college career, so even small expenses can add up
Wardrobe
Climate differences
Formal attire for job interviews and internships
Fashionable clothing
Cell-phone
Cost of smart phone
Cost of phone service and charges
Joining campus clubs and organizations (extracurricular activities)
Dues for Greek membership
Sponsored vs. free activities
Entertainment
Movies
Concerts
Music
Participating in Student Clubs
Tickets to the Big Game(s)
Internships
Business Clothing
Non-paid opportunities