The following categories are a good guide for estimating the costs of starting to attend UF:

Tuition/Fees: Due at the end of the second week of classes. You will not receive a bill. To figure fees, see University Billing and Calculation of Fees.

Housing: Fall semester must be paid by August 1. The on-campus figure listed is an average for an air-conditioned, double room with one roommate and includes a telephone line, utilities, and refrigerator rental. Off-campus housing costs include a student's share of a local apartment; allowances are included for telephone service, long distance expense, and utility costs.

Off-Campus Security Deposits, Hook-Up Fees

Books: Books can be deferred through the UF bookstore.

Meals: Costs of meals as established by the U. S. Department of Labor. For students buying a Gator One Meal Plan, Gator Dining Services (352-392-2491) advises starting with about a $1050 balance.

Miscellaneous: Students should bring enough money to cover personal expenses such as clothing, laundry, transportation and recreation for several months.

Optional Expenses: UF Parking Decal, Refrigerator Rental, laundry, residence hall activities, athletic events with no season pass, athletic events with a season pass, homecoming, theaters, snacks, recreation, and parking tickets.