Your assignment is to create a monthly personal cash budget using Excel or any other spreadsheet software for your upcoming academic year, September 2016-June 2017. If you arent transferring or staying here at Foothill, then feel free to adapt in any way meaningful to you.

Be sure to include all potential sources of income:

• Work income
• Scholarships/ grants
• Loans/Financial Aid
• Parental assistance

And all potential expenses:

• Tuition room/board
• Books
• Food
• Rent
• Utilities
• Transportation
• Cell phone
• Internet
• Entertainment

Make it as realistic as you can, but as is the case with a budget in some cases you have to estimate. The only caveat is that your budget needs to balance (you cant go negative).

Remember, to let Excel do the math for you or you won't get full points.

The only caveat is that your budget needs to balance (you cant go negative).

When you are done, save your file and make sure it is saved with an xls or xlsx extension. Then, upload your budget in Assignments, Tasks and Surveys. It's due by 11:30 PM on June 20th. No late work accepted, as this is extra credit.

Learn with this, have fun with it!