Estimate How Much You Might Need Add Up Your College Costs Tuition check your school for the cost of tuition Books/Fees estimate the number of books-fees per class Room/Board estimate your cost for housing, food and living Transportation include transportation cost to and from school Computer determine if you need the use of a computer Other include any other education-related costs   Now Enter What Money You Now Have for College Stafford Student Loans enter amounts for Stafford loans that you have PLUS Parent Loans enter amounts for PLUS parent loans, if any Scholarships and Grants enter amount of grants and scholarships awarded Other Gift-Aid enter state, community and private aid funding Prepaid Tuition Plans enter funds from prepaid tuition and 529 plans Personal Savings enter savings from work, family, gifts, and other Total Cost of Attendance $ Current Funds Available $ Additional Funds Needed $