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Freshman Year of College Budget Project

Freshman Year of College Budget Project. Summative Grade. Specifics:. You can do this project in whatever media you would like: PowerPoint, word, Photostory, moviemaker, poster board, scrapbook, etc. You must do the project individually.

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Freshman Year of College Budget Project

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  1. Freshman Year of College Budget Project Summative Grade

  2. Specifics: • You can do this project in whatever media you would like: PowerPoint, word, Photostory, moviemaker, poster board, scrapbook, etc. • You must do the project individually. • You cannot select a junior college (unless you can live on campus).

  3. Your budget must be for a 9 month period. • If you do everything listed, you will receive a 90%. You can gain the extra 10% in the “shopping portion” of the project.

  4. Part I -- College Information • You must include a minimum of 5 photos of your college in this section. • Must include tuition (for both semesters—assume at least 24 hours to be considered a full time student) • Must include room and board. You must live in a dorm (room) and you must choose a meal plan (board). Some colleges will have several meal plans to choose from, some will only have one.

  5. Part I -- College Information Cont. • Must include admission requirements • SAT / ACT scores • GPA • Class rank • Whatever else is required at your school of choice

  6. Part I – College Information Cont. • Type of school • Location • Degrees and majors offered • Number of students • Student demographics (ethnic groups, male vs female etc) • Colors and mascot! • Something that makes your college unique (traditions etc.)

  7. Possible Extra Credit Items for College Information: • Acceptance letter • % of students that graduate • Housing info • Faculty info • Career services • Graduate programs

  8. Part II – Dorm Living • Bedding • Sheets (must be twin size and at least 2 sets) • Comforter • Pillow(s) • Towels • Laundry basket • Desk lamp • Alarm clock

  9. Part II -- Dorm living cont. • Small refrigerator • Small microwave • Decoration of some sort (posters, paintings, clock, mirror, bulletin board, picture frames, etc) • Comfortable seating (beanbag, futon, couch)

  10. Possible Extra Credit Items for Dorm Living: • Curtains Lap desk • Area rug Stuffed animals • Calendar Extra blanket • Rolling chair Trunk/storage • Iron Bookshelf • Ironing board Extra pillows • Desk organizer Small vacuum

  11. Possible Extra Credit Items for Dorm Living: • Hangers • Trash can • Sham Wow • Bulletin board • White board • Picture frame

  12. Part III – School Supplies • Textbook cost (two semesters) • Computer (desktop or laptop) • Printer • Ink Refill (at least one black) • Notebook paper • Printer paper • Pens

  13. Part III -- School Supplies cont. • Pencils • Binders or folders • Flash drive • Stapler • Tape or glue • Calculator

  14. Possible Extra Credit Items for School Supplies: • Highlighters Organizer / planner • Pencil sharpener Hole punch • White out Laptop bag backpack • Batteries Paperclips • Post-its Index cards • Blank cds Camera • Surge protector Recorder

  15. But Mrs. Duez I already have some of these things!! • You can choose to take only FIVE things from home. • You will need to note the item and type something like the following: • Lap top computer: home

  16. Part IV -- Everyday Stuff • Shampoo • Soap • Toothpaste • Toothbrush • Deodorant • Cups or glasses • Plates • Utensils • Female products—girls only of course

  17. Part IV -- Everyday Stuff cont. • Detergent • $ for washing ($2 bucks per load) • Cleaning supplies / wipes • Paper towels

  18. Possible Extra Credit Items for Everyday Stuff: • First aid products lotion • Shower curtain contact solution • Straightener hair dryer • Make-up make up remover • Facial cleaner fabric softener • Q-tips tissues • Nail polish nail polish remover

  19. Possible Extra Credit Items for Everyday Stuff: • Body wash Mouthwash • Perfume/cologne Tweezers • Nail clippers Hair products • Snacks Dish detergent • Air freshener Candles • Trash bags Chap stick • After shave Conditioner • Medicine Vitamins

  20. Possible Extra Credit Items for Everyday Stuff: • Floss • Hairbrush or comb • Razor • Shaving cream

  21. Part V -- Entertainment • Movies (buy or going) • Going out with friends • Eating out

  22. Possible Extra Credit Items for Entertainment: • TV DVD player • Gaming system Video Games • Board games Shopping • CDs Books for reading • Magazines Camera • Art supplies Clubs • Museum passes DVR / TIVO • Athletics – equipment or going to games • Spring Break trip • Ipod/radio/stereo

  23. Part VI -- Services • Cell phone service • Hair cuts

  24. Possible Extra Credit Items for Services: • Cable Internet service • Land line phone Manicures • Tanning Brow waxing • Health care fee

  25. Part VII -- Transportation • Car insurance (even if you aren’t taking a car, you will still have to pay insurance) • Oil changes • Parking permit • Gas (make it easy at 3.00 a gallon) • Other means of transportation if not taking a car (metro, skateboard, bike, etc.) • IF YOU ARE NOT TAKING A CAR YOU MUST STATE THAT IN YOUR PRESENTATION!

  26. Part VIII -- TOTAL AMOUNT • Be sure to have a total at the end of the project

  27. Part IX -- Presentation • Everyone will present • This will take only a few minutes.

  28. Breakdown: • Part I -- College Information 20% • Parts II – IX Goods and Services 70% • Earn extra points for a 100%

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