<p>Maybe 1/5 of HMC students do summer research on campus, for a stipend, which I heard this summer may be $4200+. But they have to pay for room and board–I’d estimate $1500 for the 10 weeks, unless they can work out a summer rental for less. Some girls get by on the 8 meal plan and buy breakfast and lunch fixings from Trader Joes 2 blocks away, which you can keep in a dorm fridge. Remember to budget for other living expenses like student health costs and prescriptions and toiletries; some kids rent zipcars to run errands ($7/hr plus registration fee). Budget for dorm room items, laptop, etc, which can add up; but you might get some things cheaply–dorms auction off left behind items in Sept. A bike is a good way to get into town and back.</p>