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Budgeting for college

Use our variety of tools to help you plan and budget for NAU

Guides

  • 4 Year Financial Aid Planner
    • A printable planner to make sure that you are on track each year.
  • Wants vs. Needs Example
    • An example of the difference between “needs” and “wants” when it comes to spending money in college. A “want” every once in a while is alright, but they should not be made regular purchases if you are trying to save money. You can fill out your own list here: Wants vs. Needs

Budgeting tools

There are many online tools available to help you and your family plan and budget for college. Here are a few to get started:

  • Budget template
    • Use this Excel doc as a guide to building your monthly budget. Fill out the left column and the right will do the math for you – or play with it to see what works best for you!
  • Cost per meal template
    • Use this Excel doc as a guide to understanding your average cost per meal when you cook at home compared to what it would cost to buy it pre-made from a store or restaurant. On the left are examples of different meals and on the right are blank spots for you to fill in your meal information.
  • Paying for College Guide
  • College Cost Calculator
  • Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
  • Financial Avenue
    • Create an account with access code: fgh44K
  • Tuition and fees breakdown (SDAS)

Net price calculator

Northern Arizona University is the most affordable four-year university in Arizona, and our net price calculator can help determine what it will cost you. It can also help estimate financial aid eligibility, including NAU scholarships.

  • Net Price Calculator
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Location
Building 1
Gammage
601 S. Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box: 4108
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Contact Form
Email
Financial.Aid@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-4951
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