<p>Did anyone else notice that the budget was lower than expected? During my visit some months ago, they estimated about 48,505 for the average first year-freshman at the school, but for our mailing it turned out to be, I think, about $45,376. Am I missing something?</p>
<p>(please give me a little wiggle-room with the numbers)</p>
<p>Yes! I know where this comes in. </p>
<p>The thing they sent you about budgeting did not take books, travel, lab fees or living expenses (personal stuff) into account. The Finaid wants to be generous in their estimates, but the bursar doesn't want you to pay extra for the things you will be paying for out of your own pocket.</p>
<p>I think. That is what I deduced.</p>
<p>yeah, that's what I figured, but I needed a little insurance</p>
<p>thanx</p>