Calculadora de la Brecha de Ahorro para la Universidad

Calcula cuánto necesitas ahorrar para cerrar la brecha entre tus ahorros actuales y los costos universitarios proyectados.

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Child Information

0years17years
years
1years18years
years

Current Savings

0500,000
05,000

College Costs & Goals

Average total cost including tuition, room & board

25.00%100.00%
%

Investment Assumptions

0.00%12.00%
%
0.00%10.00%
%

College Savings Gap Analysis

Projected Savings
$118,328
By age 18
Projected Cost
$182,436
75% of 4-year total
Shortfall
-$18,500
64.9% coverage
⚠ Gap Detected

Savings vs. Cost Projection

To Close the Gap

Current Monthly Savings:

$500

Recommended Monthly Savings:

$613

(+$113 more per month)

Recommendations & Strategies

  • Increase monthly contributions by $113 to reach your 75% coverage goal.
  • Apply for FAFSA every year to maximize federal aid, grants, and work-study opportunities.

Cost Breakdown

Annual Cost Today:

$28,000/year

Projected Annual Cost (in 10 years):

$45,609/year

4-Year Total (Today's Dollars):

$112,000

4-Year Total (Future Dollars):

$182,436

College Savings Tips

529 Plans: Tax-advantaged savings plans with investment options that grow tax-free when used for qualified education expenses.

Coverdell ESA: Allows up to $2,000/year in contributions with tax-free growth for education expenses (including K-12).

FAFSA: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid every year, even if you think you won't qualify. Many scholarships and grants require it.

Start Early: Thanks to compound interest, saving $200/month starting when your child is born can be worth more than $500/month starting at age 10.

Community College: Consider 2 years at community college then transfer to a 4-year university to save significantly on costs.

Sources & References

USDA Cost of Raising a Child (Birth to Age 18)

• Total cost: $310,605 for child born in 2022 (married, middle-income family)
• Average annual cost: $17,000-18,000 per year
• Does NOT include college costs
• Breakdown: Housing (29%), Food (18%), Childcare/Education (16%), Transportation (15%)

Average Childcare Costs (2024)

• Infant daycare (center-based): $1,200-1,800/month
• Toddler daycare (center-based): $1,000-1,500/month
• Preschool (part-time): $500-900/month
• After-school care: $300-600/month
• In-home nanny: $2,500-4,000/month (varies by location)

Child Care and Development Tax Credit (2024)

• Maximum: $3,000 for one child, $6,000 for two+ children
• Percentage of expenses: 20-35% based on income
• Max qualifying expenses: $3,000/child (one child), $6,000 (two+ children)

Child Tax Credit (2024)

• $2,000 per qualifying child under 17
• Income phase-out: Begins at $200k single, $400k married filing jointly
• $1,600 refundable portion (Additional Child Tax Credit)

Average Cost of Childbirth (2024)

• Vaginal delivery with insurance: $2,600-4,500 out-of-pocket
• C-section with insurance: $3,500-6,500 out-of-pocket
• Without insurance: $10,000-30,000 total cost

Annual Child-Related Expenses by Age

• Ages 0-2: $13,000-17,000/year (highest due to childcare, formula, diapers)
• Ages 3-5: $12,000-15,000/year (preschool, clothes, food)
• Ages 6-8: $11,000-14,000/year (activities, education, clothing)
• Ages 9-11: $12,000-15,000/year (activities, electronics, clothing)
• Ages 12-14: $14,000-17,000/year (food, electronics, activities)
• Ages 15-17: $15,000-19,000/year (transportation, food, activities)

College Costs (2024-2025)

• Public 4-year in-state: $11,260/year tuition + $12,770 room & board = $24,030 total
• Public 4-year out-of-state: $29,150/year tuition + $12,770 room & board = $41,920 total
• Private 4-year: $41,540/year tuition + $14,650 room & board = $56,190 total
• 4-year total: $96,000-$225,000 depending on institution type

Important

Child-rearing costs vary dramatically by location, income level, and family choices. Urban areas typically have 30-50% higher childcare costs than rural areas.

⚠️ Important