The standard student budget determines the eligibility ceiling for calculating educational loans (both federal and private).

Single Student Budget 2009-2010 (Class of 2011)

Tuition	$ 47,200
Program Fee	$  1,000
Total Tuition and Fees	$48,200
Rent, Utilities, Food*	$14,265
Personal Expenses* (clothing, entertainment, travel, etc.)	$  8,000
Course Materials & Supplies**	$     800
Health Insurance	$ 1,852
Total Estimated Living Expenses	$24,917
TOTAL STUDENT BUDGET	$73,117
* Estimated expenses assuming a modest lifestyle and shared housing. ** Yale University requires students to carry hospitalization insurance. The figure listed is above is the cost of Yale Health Plan (YHP) hospitalization and specialty insurance for a single student in 2009-10. Students with alternate hospitalization insurance may waive YHP coverage.

Budget Adjustments

For students with families, the budget may be adjusted for health insurance and living expenses.

Joint-Degree Applicants

The graduate programs at Yale have different tuition rates and financial aid policies. Student budgets and aid allocations depend on the curriculum plan established for each joint-degree student. Each school will determine your financial aid for the period of enrollment at that school. You should contact each financial aid office to obtain the necessary forms.