Does this cover a whole year or one semester?

It's built per semester since costs like tuition and housing are usually billed that way; print two per year.

How many categories are included?

6 common categories, plus a blank row for anything school-specific.

Free College Student Budget Planner Printable

A budget planner built around the categories that actually make up student life: tuition, books, housing, meal plans. Plan a semester budget, then track what it actually costs.

College Student Budget Planner
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Category	Budgeted	Actual
Tuition & Fees
Books & Supplies
Housing
Meal Plan / Food
Transportation
Personal
Other

How to Use This Printable

Set a budget per category at the start of the semester.
Log actual spending as it happens.
Compare Budgeted vs. Actual partway through the semester to adjust.
Reuse the sheet fresh each semester.

Ideas for Using This Printable

Use it alongside financial aid disbursement dates to plan cash flow.
Pair with the Weekly Expense Tracker for closer day-to-day tracking.
Print a fresh copy each semester and compare totals over time.

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FAQ

Does this cover a whole year or one semester?: It's built per semester since costs like tuition and housing are usually billed that way; print two per year.
How many categories are included?: 6 common categories, plus a blank row for anything school-specific.