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 UCM students paying resident tuition is $12319, or $969 more than the estimated cost for a semester spent in residence at UCM.
| Expense | Est. Cost per Semester at UC Merced |
Est. Cost per Semester at UC Center Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $4176* |
$3712* |
| Health Insurance / Medical | $698 |
$698 |
| Campus Fee | $311.50 |
$311.50 |
| 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 |
$11350 |
$12319 |
* 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 on the cost to live at the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments.
Financial Aid
UC Merced students receiving financial aid will continue to receive aid during their semester or summer of residence in Sacramento. This will be coordinated by the UC Merced UCCS Campus Advisor prior to your arrival in Sacramento.