URP Admissions Blog Updates

Tools to help in your decision

To answer common questions at this time in the admissions cycle:

Cost of Living
To calculate your cost of living in different cities you are considering moving to:
http://www.inflationdata.com/Inflation/Cost_of_Living/Cost_of_Living_Calculator.asp


Michigan Urban Planning Tuition for Fall 07-Winter 08 was:
• Michigan resident, per term (9 or more credit hours): $9,352
• Nonresident, per term (9 or more credit hours): $14,870
Tuition is set annually by the Regents of the University of Michigan in July.
For estimated student budgets see: http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Financial_Aid_Basics/cost.asp

To view a 19 page document on financial aid tips see: http://www.tcaup.umich.edu/urp/finaidresources307.pdf


For a college savings calculator go to http://www.mortgageloan.com/calculator/college-savings.

Housing
Scott made a few comments on finding housing. I also wanted to send you the link of a housing document prepared by an ’06 MUP grad that many have found helpful. http://www.tcaup.umich.edu/urp/annarborhousing.pdf

Talk with your advisor!
You were assigned two provisional advisors in your letter of admission. They are anxious to answer your questions about our program, concentrations, their research, etc. They will be in touch with you if they haven’t already but please feel free to email them and arrange a time to talk by phone.

Talking with current students
Let me know if you want to contact current students in your area of interest in urban planning. Our students are always interested in talking with prospective students and to share their experiences.

Once you have made your decision
It is important to enter it online so that other student services offices are aware of your decision. Please go to Wolverine Access at: http://wolverineaccess.umich.edu/ Click on NEW & PROSPECTIVE STUDENT BUSINESS and enter your decision on your web application status “Student Reply.”

Sports!
Scott Curry mentioned in his blog about the hockey team. Starting tomorrow, April 10th – 12th the University of Michigan Ice Hockey Team is playing in the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament in Denver. If you are interested, see: http://mgoblue.com/ice-hockey/article.aspx?id=133250

Please let us know if you have any questions and good luck with your decision!

Beverly