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Postsecondary Budget Plan

 

Project Overview:

You will research and estimate the expenses of postsecondary education.

 

Directions:

1.    Using all available resources, select a postsecondary education option you want to pursue after high school graduation.

 

2.    Identify any barriers which you may face when continuing your education. 

 

3.    Identify the average tuition and fees associated with the education option.

 

4.    Calculate your selected education option's average room and board cost. Be sure to specify and research what type of living situation you will have, such as dorms, apartments, rented houses or living from home.

 

5.    Determine the average cost of books and supplies for your selected education option.

 

6.    Locate the average transportation cost for your selected education option. Be sure to specify and research your transportation methods, such as bikes, buses and vehicles.

 

7.    List your average personal expenses for your selected education option, such as cell phone bills, laundry, food and hobbies.

 

8.    Based on your research, complete the questions provided below to show your plan.

 

9.    Once completed, turn in your project according to your instructor’s directions.

 

Identifying Barriers:

1.    What are two barriers you may face when continuing your education?

 

 

 

2.    What can you do to overcome the barriers?

 

 

 

Selecting a Postsecondary Education:

1.    Where will you continue your postsecondary education?

 

 

 

Tuition and Fees:

1.    What are my selected postsecondary education's estimated tuition and fees?

 

 

 

Room and Board:

1.    Where will you live while pursuing your postsecondary education?

 

 

 

2.    What is the average monthly cost?

 

 

 

3.    What is the average yearly cost?

 

 

 

Books and Supplies:

1.    What is the average cost of books and supplies?

 

 

 

Transportation:

1.    What is your preferred method of transportation?

 

 

 

2.    What is the average monthly cost?

 

 

 

3.    What is the average yearly cost?

 

 

 

Personal Expenses:

1.    List potential personal expenses and the costs of those expenses.

 

 

 

2.    What is the average monthly cost?

 

 

 

3.    What is the average yearly cost?

 

 

 

Total Expense Cost:

1.    Based on your selection, what is the average total postsecondary education cost?

 

 

 

 

Rubric

Description

Possible Points

Your Score

Research & Organization:

·       Proper research was conducted to complete the assignment

·       Sources were cited appropriately based on instructions provided

40

 

Concept & Understanding:

·       Understanding of cost estimation is clearly evident

·       Effective strategies were used to achieve an appropriate expense cost

·       Logical thinking was utilized to arrive at the conclusion

40

 

Production/Effort:

·       Class time provided for the project was used efficiently

·       Time and effort are evident in the execution of the end product

20

 

 Total Points

100

 

 

 

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