UCCS Student Budget
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Participating in the UCCS Scholar Intern program can be a rewarding, life-changing, and affordable experience!
How much does it cost to be a UCCS Scholar Intern?
For the 2009-10 school year, the estimated cost of one semester as a UCCS Scholar Intern Program for UCB students paying resident tuition is $12504, or $707 more than the estimated cost for a semester spent in residence at UCB.
| Expense | Est. Cost per Semester at UC Berkeley |
Est. Cost per Semester in Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Educational & Registration Fees | $4176* |
$4176* |
| Health Insurance / Medical | $698 |
$698 |
| Room and Board | $5018 |
$4980** |
| Books & Supplies | $653 |
$200 |
| Local Transportation | $515 |
$700 |
| Personal | $737 |
$800 |
| Transportation to Sacramento | n/a |
$150 |
| Professional Attire | n/a |
$400 |
| Program Fee | n/a |
$400 |
TOTAL |
$11797 |
$12504 |
* Figure presented is for students paying resident tuition. International students and students paying non-resident tuition, whether on campus or at the UC Center Sacramento, can expect to pay an increased educational fee in addition to non-resident tuition.
** Room and board cost is based the cost to live at the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments.
Financial Aid
The UC Berkeley Financial Aid Office will adjust the aid packages of UCCS Scholar Interns from UCB to account for the increased program costs. This will be coordinated by the UC Berkeley UCCS Campus Advisor prior to your arrival in Sacramento.