What's inside the college student budget
- Semester Budget
- Monthly Budget
- Bill Tracker
- Spending Log
- Textbook Tracker
- Scholarships & Aid
- Savings Tracker
- Budget Meal Ideas
- Notes
See every page
All 13 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Planner Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Semester Budget
- 5. Monthly Budget
- 6. Bill Tracker
- 7. Spending Log
- 8. Textbook Tracker
- 9. Scholarships & Aid
- 10. Savings Tracker
- 11. Budget Meal Ideas
- 12. Notes
- 13. Thank you page
Who this college student budget is for
This budget planner is for college and university students living on a tight budget. It suits freshmen managing money alone for the first time, students working part-time, and anyone juggling tuition, rent, textbooks and food. It helps your funds last the whole semester. It also helps students living off campus for the first time keep rent and utilities under control.
How to use your college student budget
Begin with the semester budget, listing all funding such as loans, grants, family help and work. Break it down into a monthly budget. Track bills and everyday spending. Plan textbook costs before the semester starts and look for cheaper options. Use the savings page for a small buffer, and turn to the cheap meals page when funds run low near the end of term.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadCollege Student Budget questions
Does it include textbook planning?
Yes. There is a page to plan and track textbook costs. Look for the "Textbook Tracker" page in the 13-page college student budget. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Can I track loans and grants?
Yes. The funding page covers loans, grants, scholarships and family help. Other pages in the 13-page college student budget include "Semester Budget", "Monthly Budget" and "Bill Tracker", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is it undated?
Yes. Use it for any semester. Other pages in the 13-page college student budget include "Semester Budget", "Monthly Budget" and "Bill Tracker", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the College Student Budget really free?
Yes, the College Student Budget is completely free for personal use. Download the 13-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the College Student Budget?
The College Student Budget comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 13 pages.
