<p>Gadad: That would be a safe figure for a freshman, as you do need to pay for food, fees and books, along with transportation. BTW, the transportation was probably our biggest expense as my son flew home at Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break and at the end of the school year. </p>
<p>As I pointed out earlier, board figures change when a student is an upperclassman, as he is not required to take the silver meal plan – something that all freshmen must have. My son also will cut his travel costs this year, as he will not come home for Thanksgiving.</p>