2010 CCBC College Catalog

Typical Student Budget Used to Calculate Financial Need

To determine eligibility for need-based assistance, the Financial Aid office considers each student’s ability to contribute to the educational budget. Family contribution is also considered. The following budget is typically used when calculating financial need. A student may request an adjustment to this budget from the Financial Aid office if special needs exist.

Average Budget for a Full-Time Student with Baltimore County Residency
 

Dependent

Independent

Number of months covered by budgets

9

9

Tuition and fees

$2,686

$2,686

Books and supplies

$1,200

$1,200

Room and board

$2,758

$5,755

Transportation

$2,060

$2,060

Personal and miscellaneous

$1,400

$1,400

TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET

$10,164

$13,101

The estimated student budget is different for an out-of-county resident. Budget amounts may vary depending on the number of credits in which a student is enrolled:

(0 - 5 credits) less than half time
(6 - 8 credits) half time
(9 - 11 credits) three-quarters time
(12 or more credits) full time