Student Name:

Reality Check Reflection

Directions: After completing the Reality Check on the CIS website, transfer your expenditures to the
budget below. Once this form is completed use the Up Load files function on Naviance to complete the
assignment.

Your Monthly Expenses

Housing

$______________

Utilities

$______________

Food

$______________

Transportation

$______________

Clothes

$______________

Health Care

$______________

Entertainment

$______________

Personal Care

$______________

Miscellaneous

$______________

Student Loans

$______________

Savings

$______________

Monthly Expenses

$______________

Annual Expenses

$______________

Federal Taxes

$______________

State Taxes

$______________

Annual Salary Needed

Reflection: After completing the Reality Check activity and reviewing your expenses, what does it
mean for your future goals? (Topics to think about: Did your salary needs surprise you? Was your
budget more or less than you expected? Does your budget fit within your salary projections? Does
this budget match with the life style you want? What impact does this budget have on your career
choice?)