<p>If it wouldn't be too much of a hassle, would someone mind explaining how UNC's official Cost of Attendance plays out in real life? I get that tuition is pretty much concrete, but what exactly are the fees? And I know my room cost, but what all does board encompass? I'm just trying to figure out how to budget and where I'm supposed to be spending this money.</p>
<p>…board includes the electricity, phone, water, cable, internet, etc… and room is obviously the cost of the room… what else are u confused about?</p>
<p>Actually, I think “board” refers the cost of your food, and “room” probably includes all of the things listed by the previous poster. For an estimate of overall expenditures for the 2008-09 school year, go to [The</a> Office of Scholarships & Student Aid at UNC-Chapel Hill](<a href=“http://studentaid.unc.edu/studentaid/cost/08-09/ssa_ug_general.html]The”>http://studentaid.unc.edu/studentaid/cost/08-09/ssa_ug_general.html)</p>
<p>Like I said, I know the costs, and I know what “room” means-I was wondering if any students or parents of students could contribute anything as far as UNC’s estimated cost vs what they really spent. And what things like fees are-are these automatic, no questions asked, fees that will be taken from aid money, or are they an estimation for money we are likely to spend?</p>
<p>oh my mistake, board is the food and room is everything else…</p>
<p>Tuition, Fees, Room and Board cost approximately $6,757 a semester for an in-state student, give or take. Books, even used will probably run you another $200 to $500 depending on what classes you have.</p>
<p>cool, thanks for the input.
anyone else?</p>
<p>My bill for last semester was $5400 (in state).</p>
<p>cool, thanks again for the help</p>