Budget Guide for Families

As required by federal law, budgets used to determine financial aid eligibility can only include the student's costs; spouse and/or children's expenses can not be included.

These estimates can be used as a planning tool for students and will not be used to determine financial aid eligibility.

ESTIMATED MONTHLY COST OF LIVING - SINGLE PARENT
(This information is for planning purposes only and not used to determine financial aid eligibility.)
  Off Campus UC Housing
One Bedroom
Food   473   473
Housing (plus utilities) 1475 1325
Transportation   112   112
Personal/Misc   388   388
Medical   110   110
Total  2558  2408
ESTIMATED MONTHLY COST OF LIVING - MARRIED STUDENT
(This information is for planning purposes only and not used to determine financial aid eligibility.)
  Off Campus UC Family Housing
  No Child One Child No Child
1 Bdrm		 1 Child
1 Bdrm		 1 Child
2 Bdrm
Food   537   755     537     755     755
Housing (plus utilities) 1475 1850 13973 13973 16393
Transportation   112   112    112    112    112
Personal / Misc   346   388    346     388    388
Medical   110   147   110     147    147
Total 2580 3252  2502   2799   3041
  1. Allowance assumes shared housing costs. Students who live in University-owned apartments and pay less than $900/month will have a lower housing allowance.
  2. Budget includes cost for one child/dependent and spouse if married. For each additional child/dependent, add $250 per month enrolled. Does not include child/day care expenses.
  3. Rent amounts are provided by UCSF Housing Office and include the standard 165/month utility allowance.