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Student Cost Estimate

You CAN Afford a Quarter in Washington The UCSC Financial Aid Office adjusts aid awards to meet the increased costs of participating in the Quarter in Washington Program!!

Did you know....

  • UCDC Students can receive scholarship assistance from the President's Washington Scholarship Program!
  • Santa Cruz's UCDC program awards about $26,000 in scholarships each year.
  • About 60% of UCDC students are Financial Aid Recipients.

....Estimated expenses based on information from students who have participated in the UCDC program in recent quarters:

*First payment (50%) due before leaving for Washington; second payment will be made in Washington

UCDC EXPENSES

UCSC Registration Fees (est.)   $3,082
Books & Supplies   $250
Housing   *$2,478
Food (groceries + restaurants)   $1,280
Household Expenses   $300
Round-trip Airfare to DC   $600
Metro Transportation ($20 week)   $330
Taxis (1-3 per week)   $100
Entertainment/Sightseeing   $500
Professional Wardrobe   $500

TOTAL ESTIMATED

TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS:                 approx. $9,420

Other Budget Considerations:

  • UCDC offers financial assistance through the President's Washington Scholarship Program. Students must be financial aid eligible.
  • The Financial Aid Office adjusts awards to incorporate the increased costs of participating in UCDC's Quarter in Washington Program.
  • Discounts on airfare to Washington are often available when students travel in groups of 10 or more. Check with airlines for group rates.
  • Most UCDC Alumni indicate that, overall, living expenses in Washington seemed to be more expensive than living expenses while attending UCSC. Alumni also remark that they tend to eat more meals at restaurants while in DC.