Period: The Cost of College Name: 1. How much does it cost per semester to go to the college of your choice? * Ifcost is given per year, divide the cost by ___ because there are ____ semesters ina year. Ifthe cost is given per credit hour, multiply cost by __ because there is an average of credit hours in one semester. COST PER SEMESTER: 2. How many semesters will you take during your college career? « A Bachelor's Degree requires an average of 128 credit hours. TOTAL SEMESTERS: _ 3. What will it cost to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the college of your choice? © Use the answers to questions 1 and 2 to help you find the cost. TOTAL COST: 4. How many years do you have left to save money for college? NUMBER OF YEARS UNTIL YOU BEGIN COLLEGE: __ 5. How much money would you need to save each year?The Cost of College Name: Period: 6. How much money would you need to save each month? >. The average high school student earns anywhere from minimum wage ($7.25 per hour) to $10.00 per hour and works a part time job which is less than 20 hours per ‘week, Can you really save “that” amount of money each month? Explain why or why not. 8. What other options are available to help you pay for college? What options make the most sense for your situation?