Study Abroad Budget Basics: Line Items and Contingency
Sums your cost lines, applies contingency, and divides by months for a planning average. This guide explains the worksheet assumptions in plain language.
Formula in plain language
subtotal = sum(line items); total = subtotal × (1 + contingency%); monthly = total ÷ months.
What this is not
Educational budget worksheet only—not financial, visa, or admissions advice. Confirm figures with your program.