Sample College Student Budget Spreadsheet

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7	BUDGET TOTALS	Amount (EXAMPLE)
8	Monthly income:	$1,150
9	Monthly expenses (fixed):	-$365
10	Monthly expenses (flexible):	-$650
11	Monthly savings:	-$50
12	CUSHION/MONEY LEFT OVER:	$85
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14	Monthly Income	Amount
15	Work (part-time job):	$800
16	Scholarships (non-tuition):	$200
17	Family allowance:	$150
18	TOTAL:	$1,150
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20	Monthly Expenses: Fixed/Recurring	Amount
21	Cell phone bill:	$65
22	Fraternity dues:	$250
23	Student bus pass:	$50
24	TOTAL:	$365
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26	Monthly Expenses: Flexible	Amount
27	Groceries:	$200
28	Restaurants/going out:	$150
29	Textbooks:	$200
30	Clothes/other:	$50
31	Entertainment:	$50
32	TOTAL:	$650
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34	Monthly Savings	Amount
35	Emergency fund:	$25
36	Miscellaneous:	$25
37	TOTAL:	$50
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