Final+project

In this project you will be making decisions about your future and learning about the costs invovled with making those choices. Submit your budget sheet and letter to me by Sunday at Midnight.

Moving Out Project

Congratulation! You are moving out on your own and now need to plan your expenses.

1. Task:
 * Decide on the level of schooling you have received. (The numbers below are averages)
 * High school
 * Tech school:
 * $8,000 in student loans, monthly payment of $105.13
 * College
 * $30,000 in student loans, monthly payment of $394.24
 * Advanced degree: masters, medical school, law school, etc
 * $60,000 in student loans, monthly payment of $788.49
 * Find a job and the average starting pay.
 * Find an apartment: pay attention to deposits
 * Purchase furniture and other household goods
 * Car: Keep the one you currently have or choose to purchase a new one
 * Decide on whether to have cable, phone, internet and who to purchase it from
 * Find average monthly cost of utilities

1. Use the planning sheet to answer the questions above 2. Once the planning sheet is complete fill in the budget sheet 3. Write a letter to whoever you wish after completing the first two steps
 * Letter
 * Your letter should be addressed to someone and it should tell them what you have chosen to do with your life. Use your information from the worksheets that follow to help write your letter
 * Typed 12 pt font,
 * 1/2 page or longer

Grade: Budget sheets 20 pts Letter 20 pts Accuracy 10 pts

Total 50 pts

Please save a copy of each template to your account before starting to work and share the links with me

Planning Sheet Template: Planning Sheet

Budget Sheet: Budget Sheet