2023 - 2024 Budget
The 9-month student budget will include tuition, mandatory fees, health service fees and health insurance, books and supplies, and moderate living expenses. This number represents the maximum amount of funding you can receive through any scholarships, fellowships, sponsorship or student loans. The Financial Aid office recommends that you borrow responsibly and only the amount you truly need.
Student Budget
| Tuition | $84,496 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $5,633 |
| Health Insurance | $4,541 |
| Books & Supplies | $320 |
| Food & Housing | $24,822 |
| Personal Expenses (clothing, MetroCard, etc.) | $6,246 |
| Computer Purchase | $1,000 |
First Year Total Budget | $127,058 |
*Mandatory fees include the CBS instructional materials fee, University Services & Support fee, University document fee, and the first-year student CBS orientation/program fee and excludes loan and ISSO fees. Changes may be forthcoming in all billing details. Note that tuition and fees generally increase 2-7% in the second year.
Students may incur additional costs not included in the budget above and should prepare accordingly.
Examples include:
- Relocation/moving expenses and apartment security deposits
- Chazen-approved study tours, cluster travel, treks, recruiting trips and other job search-related expenses
- Medical expenses not covered by insurance
- Optional club dues, conferences, travel, and event costs
- Summer expenses before, during, and after school
- Past or current credit card or other consumer debt