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 the UCCS Scholar Intern Program for UC San Diego students paying resident tuition is $8763, or $453 more than the estimated cost for a quarter spent in residence at UCSD.
| Expense | Est. Cost per Quarter at UC San Diego |
Est. Cost per Quarter at UC Center Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Registration Fees | $2933* |
$2970* |
| Health Insurance/Medical | $300 |
$300 |
| Room and Board | $3312 |
$3500** |
| Books & Supplies | $520 |
$150 |
| Local Transportation | $694 |
$500 |
| Personal | $551 |
$530 |
| Transportation to Sacramento | n/a |
$150 |
| Professional Attire | n/a |
$400 |
| Program Fee | n/a |
$300 |
TOTAL |
$8310 |
$8763 |
* 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 out-of-state tuition and an additional edicational fee.
** Room and board cost is based on the cost to live at the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments.
Financial Aid
The UC San Diego Financial Aid Office will adjust the aid packages of UCCS Scholar Interns from UCSD to account for the increased program costs. This will be coordinated by the UC San Diego UCCS Campus Advisor, Kerry Shannon, prior to your arrival in Sacramento.