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By answering a few simple questions, the UCR Estimator will present you with an early estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). When you complete this online form, you are NOT applying for aid. For aid application instructions, please visit the UC Riverside Financial Aid Office website. Use the most recent income tax returns filed by the student and the student's parent(s) to complete this estimator.

Enter annual (12 mo.) amounts

1. Parent(s) current marital status :

Single/separated/divorced Married/remarried

2. Parent(s) income Parents income : Include all sources of income (money received) from salary, wages, tips; interest from savings and checking accounts, dividends, and capital gains; and benefits such as welfare, disability, child support, and Social Security pensions, etc.     (from most recent tax return) :

3. Parent(s) income was earned by :

One parent Both parents

4. Parent(s) income taxes paid     (from most recent tax return) :

5. Parent(s) assets Parents assets : Include current value of cash, checking, and savings accounts, trust funds, money market accounts, mutual funds, CDs, bonds, rental properties, second home, land contracts, businesses, non-family farms, S-Corporations, and non-S-Corporations.     (exclude home value/debt) :

6. Student's income Students income : Include all sources of income (money received) from salary, wages, tips; interest from savings and checking accounts, dividends, and capital gains; and benefits such as welfare, disability, child support, and Social Security pensions, etc. Do not include income already reported in question 2 (above).     (from most recent tax return) :

7. Student's income tax paid     (from most recent tax return) :

8. Student's assets Students assets : Include current value of cash, checking, and savings accounts, trust funds, money market accounts, mutual funds, CDs, bonds, rental properties, second home, land contracts, businesses, non-family farms, S-Corporations, and non-S-Corporations. Do not include assets already reported in question 5 (above).     (cash, savings, investments) :

9. Number in your family household Family household : Include your parent(s) or your parent/stepparent with whom you live and their dependents under the age of 24. Dependents are children or others who live with you and your parent(s) and your parent(s) provide them with more than half of their support. :

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10. Number of your family members Family members : Include yourself and any family members from question 9 (above) who will attend college during the 2009-2010 school year. Do NOT include your parent(s) or high school siblings taking some classes at community college. who will be in college your first year (exclude parents) :

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11. Student's state of residency? :

California Non-resident

12. Student's housing status? :

on-campus off-campus with parents

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The Financial Aid ESTIMATE below is based upon information which you (and your parents) provided and it is contingent on completing your financial aid application on time. The financial aid estimate is calculated as follows:

Based on the current information submitted - I WILL BE :

	Assumed Level :
	Living :
	California Resident :
	Will be on time in completing my aid application :

Estimated student cost of attendance COA : Costs include University fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses, and transportation costs. Non-resident tuition is included when applicable. , based on 2010-11 expenses :

How grants or scholarships can reduce your costs

Estimated grant Grants : Grants are gift aid, which do not need to be repaid, from federal, state, or University sources. They are awarded to students on the basis of financial need.and/or scholarship Scholarships : Scholarships are gift funds, based on high academic achievement or special talent, that do not have to be repaid assistance:

Estimated net cost   (remaining cost after grants and scholarships)

How you can finance the net cost

Estimated student loans Loans : Loans are borrowed funds which must be repaid, with interest, after you are no longer a student and/or work earnings:

Estimated amount that the family may choose to borrow Borrow : Non-need-based borrowing options include the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, the Federal Direct PLUS Loan, and private loans or contribute from savings and/or current earnings:

Total Estimated Resources to meet my UCR Costs   (Total = grants + loan/work + family contribution)