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Tuition & Affordability Calculator
Before you sign anything, find out what a program would actually cost you month to month — and whether it fits the money you have left after your bills.
What the school costs
Use the figures the school gave you. If you do not have them yet, use your best guess and come back after your financial aid appointment.
Best case assumes the maximum Pell Grant an eligible student could receive and, if selected, federal student loans. Eligibility is decided by the school and the U.S. Department of Education after a FAFSA is filed — not by Steady Student. Your real numbers may be very different.
What your month looks like
Monthly amounts, after taxes. Leave anything that does not apply blank — you can always come back and change a number.
Paid by the hour?
Put in your hourly pay and the hours you usually work. We will work out the week and the month for you.
- Each week
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- Each month
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Based on the pay and hours entered here, spread evenly across the year. Use the amount that actually reaches your account after taxes.
Money coming in
Money going out
This worksheet is a planning estimate only. It is not financial advice, a payment offer, credit, a loan, or a quote from any school. Only the school can confirm program cost, aid, and payment options. Steady Student does not lend money or extend credit. This worksheet is private to you and your assigned Career Counselor — schools never see it.