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 — see product information PLUS Parent Loans enter amounts for PLUS parent loans, if any — see product information Scholarships and Grants enter the amount of grants and scholarships awarded — search scholarships Other Gift-Aid enter state, community and private aid funding — see financial aid chart Prepaid Tuition Plans enter funds from prepaid tuition and 529 plans — see financial aid chart Personal Savings enter savings from work, family, gifts, and other — see financial aid chart Total Cost of Attendance $ Current Funds Available $ Additional Funds Needed $