Meals in the dining halls are served cafeteria style. Many students find jobs during summer vacations and the school year. Opportunities for employment and earning power usually increase as they progress through college. The income derived from such employment can help offset personal expenses during the school year. The Student Budget Expenses Expenses are shown for the nine-month school year.
All figures are approximate, especially transportation costs.
Since laboratory fees vary with program, they are not listed. Some families of very modest means can give only minimal support, but the overwhelming majority of parents can and do provide substantial financial help. Yeshiva University is eager to help parents meet educational expenses, but expects each family to pay as much as it can reasonably afford and as much as other families in similar circumstances. The University expects a family to draw on both current income and accumulated assets to meet education costs. The gap between the financial resources of many students and the sums needed to meet the expenses of a college education may be filled in many ways, which are not mutually exclusive.