Costs
The Graduate Financial Aid Office has computed the following budget to help you estimate the average cost for a single graduate student during an academic year.
Budget for the following years will be revised to account for changes in the cost of living, and fees and nonresident tuition will be set by the Regents of the University of California.
ESTIMATED STUDENT BUDGET 2009-2010
| Budget Item* | |
|---|---|
| Rent /Utilities ($1,159 per month) |
$10,431
|
| Food ($562 per month) |
$5,054
|
| Personal ($213 per month) |
$1,920
|
| Transportation $2,821 |
$2,821
|
| TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES |
$20,226
|
| Books |
$1,040
|
| Health |
$1,932
|
| Student Fees |
$9,300
|
| TOTAL GRADUATE BUDGET (California residents) |
$32,498
|
| Nonresident Tuition & Ed. Fees ($342) |
$15,306
|
| TOTAL GRADUATE BUDGET (non-California Residents |
47,804
|
Some classes require additional costs for transportation, as well many students find once they begin their studies they choose to purchase or upgrade their multimedia equipment. Below are some additional costs that student may accrue during their two years of study.
| Additional Expenses* | |
|---|---|
| Transportation for Reporting Classes |
up to $2,000
|
| Documentary Prodcution (for documentary students only) |
$2,000-$10,000
|
| Equipment Costs |
variable
|
| Estimated Loan Fees |
$244
|
| Course Material Fees--TV/DOC |
$200
|
| Course Material Fees-Radio |
$40
|
| Course Material Fees-Photography |
$48
|
| Course Material Fees-New Media |
$75
|
| Course Material Fees-Reporting the News |
$48
|
*Budgets/Expenses Subject to Change
ESTABLISHING CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY
If your are a non-resident of California, you can establish California residency by the second year of the program, if you follow the appropriate guidelines, thereby saving you approximately $15,000 in out-of state fees your second year. (For US citizens only.) To be classified as a resident, a student must have: 1) relinquished his/her prior residence, and 2) been physically present and established residence in California for more than one (1) year immediately preceding the residence determination date. A few examples of indicators of intent are:
- Remaining in California when school is not in session
- Registering to vote and voting in California elections
- Designating California as permanent address on all school and employment records
- Obtaining a California Driver’s License within ten (10) days of arriving in California
- Obtaining a motor vehicle registration within twenty (20) days of arriving in California
- Establishing and maintaining active bank accounts in California banks and closing out-of-state accounts
For complete information see the Office Of the Registrar, Residence Affairs Web page (scroll down to the last section entitled "Residency Information").
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Graduate Division Web page for Cost and Fees.
The Office of the Registrar Web page for Student Fees and Nonresident Tuition.
The Graduate Financial Aid Web page for Loans and Financial Aid.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Funding and Student Affairs Coordinator.