<p>Since you are so organized and on top of this, I think you should try to estimate the costs of books, school supplies (notebooks, pens, calculator, etc.), new clothes you'll need, extra food not covered by the meal plan for non-dining hall hours, anything you need for your room (desk lamp, hamper, sheets, etc.), laundry, bathroom supples (toothpaste, shampoo, tampons, make up, etc.), incidental needs that arise, and entertainment. </p>
<p>If $2000 is all you are making this summer and all of it is going toward tuition, then you obviously can't use summer earnings to pay for this. Write out any summer earnings that remain (if you make more than the $2000), the amount you have in savings (if any), and the amount you suspect to make at a campus job. If your parents have the ability to give you money, perhaps add in a minimum amount you would like to keep in savings for a future apartment, car, expenses after graduation, study abroad, or whatever else. Then have a discussion about what is left over or how they can contribute while staying financially healthy themselves. </p>
<p>Having a cost guide can also be useful for you during the year so that you can stay within reasonable bounds and keep track of how you're spending.</p>