Calculators and Worksheets
Estimate Your Basic College Costs
Your college costs are calculated by using rules established by the U.S. Department of Education. Factors are determined from student surveys, UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research, and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's Composite Cost of Living Index. The cost of attendance varies depending on housing status (on campus, off campus, commuter), program of study (undergraduate, graduate, law, dental), state of residency, and total credit hours of enrollment each semester.
Basic costs are:
- Tuition
- Fees
- A modest value for room and board
- Books
- Miscellaneous personal costs
- Transportation costs (gas, oil, maintenance)
- Child care expenses
If you have a car payment, credit card debt, mortgage payment, high monthly cellular phone bill, cable TV, Internet connections, etc., the U.S. Department of Education does not account for these expenses. Be sure to add your unique monthly bills to the estimate.
Estimate Your Semester Tuition and Fee Expenses
The Cashiering and Student Accounts Office provides an online estimator of tuition and fee expenses you can expect to pay during the semester. Semester expenses can vary based upon the classes a student is enrolled in and associated course or lab fees.
Certify Your Veterans Benefits
Fill out this form to help us determine the packet of information you will need to get your veterans benefits certified. Please read and complete the paperwork at the end of the online worksheet. You may need the help of your academic advisor. Please submit the documents to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office as soon as possible.
Estimate Monthly Student Loan Payment
A federal loan may be a good investment in yourself to help finance your education. Determine if a student loan fits into your future payment plans by estimating monthly payment and interest accumulated over the life of your loan with the Federal Student Aid Budget Calculator and the
FinAid! Loan Calculator.
Predict Future Tuition Costs
This college cost projector estimates how much college tuition will cost in the future.
Calculate Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Your EFC is an important number financial aid offices use to determine need-based financial aid eligibility. The lower the EFC value, the more likely a student may qualify for federal, state, and institutional need-based (as determined by the FAFSA) financial aid programs. Figure out your expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) without actually applying with the FinAid! Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator and the Federal Student Aid FAFSA4Caster.
If you want to know the mathematical formula and logic involved in calculating your EFC, you can review the tables and calculations from the U.S. Department of Education (PDF).
