Cost of College Quiz

Miranda wants to study engineering at the state university. How much will her first year (two semesters) cost, based on the tuition and fees table?

• A $18,160

• B $17,990

• C $17,640

• D $16,930

Sarah's family has saved up $10,200 for her college expenses. Sarah also has a job, and she will save $100 per month for the next 18 months for college expenses. How much more money will she need to take out in loans for her first year of college, if her yearly costs are $17,990?

• $5,990

• $6,160

• $7,790

• $12,000

Cienna wants to study business at the university. How much will Cienna's first year cost, based on the tuition and fees tables above?

• A $16,930

• B $17,640

• C $17,990

• D $18,160

Maria received a scholarship that pays for her tuition and fees (business major), but not her housing, books, or other expenses. She has $5,000 in a savings account and will save an additional $100 per month for college expenses for the next 18 months. Will she have enough to pay for her first year of college?

• A Yes, with an extra $1,240.

• B Yes, she will have exactly enough.

• C No, she needs an additional $240.

• D No, she needs an additional $4,320.

Caleb is planning on attending the community college for his first year of college to save money. He will be taking 13 hours the first semester and 15 hours the second semester. How much will his first year cost for tuition, books, and fees?

• $1,310

• $2,620

• $2,705

• $3,410

Lucas puts $120 per month into a savings account for his community college expenses. He already has $1,505 in the account. About how many more months will it take him to save enough for his first year, taking 15+ hours per semester?

• A 10 months

• B 13 months

• C 18 months

• D 23 months

Deidre plans to attend the community college to get her 2-year degree in computer systems networking. She will take 15 to 18 hours each semester. How much will her first year (two semesters) of college cost for tuition, books, and fees? (you will need this amount for question 8)

• $1,395

• $1,950

• $2,790

• $5,580

Kaliah has a payment plan at the college where she can pay for her tuition, books, and fees in 9 equal monthly installments throughout the year. How much will her monthly installment be if she takes 15+ hours per semester?

• $279

• $310

• $620

• $25,110

Greg is trying to decide on a major in the liberal arts. He can go to the state university or take core classes at the community college for a year while he decides, and then transfer to the state university. How much more would tuition cost at the university than the community college, assuming he takes 12 hours for each of two semesters in the liberal arts department?

• A $1,800

• B $2,300

• C $3,700

• D $5,600

Chris has decided to attend the community college for his first year and stay at home. He will take 12 hours each semester. He has $1,200 saved up and will work this summer to make up the rest. How much more money does he need to earn to be able to pay for tuition, fees, and books his first two semesters?

• A $110

• B $1,310

• C $1,420

• D $2,620