Calculate how much you'll need to save for college
INSTRUCTIONS
Everyone knows that college is expensive, and getting more so every year. This tool will tell you three things: how much money will need for college; how much you will have based on your current savings rate; and how to adjust your plan to pay for four years of college.
COLLEGE COSTS
Costs include tuition, fees, room and board.
(Search for information with the
College Cost Finder
.)
IF YOU KNOW THE COST*
Enter the current annual cost of the college the student expects to attend
$
IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE COST*
Use the current average annual cost
Ivy League college ($36,604)
Private college ($27,677)
Public college ($12,841)
* Cost includes tuition, room, board, fees, books and supplies.
YEARS TO COLLEGE
Years until student will enter college:
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