What is the difference in Berkeley FA in On-Campus Vs. Off Campus Housing??

solidblu
Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:27:19 +0000

When I change my FA status to “residence Hall” my living expenses go up to $17,270, and my total cost is $31,074. Total resources to meet that: $29,552.

When I change my status to “living off campus” (which includes wada), my living expenses goes down to 12,826, and the total resources they offer me are 25,108, though they say my total cost will be $26,630. What is going on here?

Is this because the residence halls are that much more expensive than the off campus housing? Which would the better option be???