Class is in session, and we seasoned parents know what that means! It’s that time where we are asked to cough up a bit more than couch change for those important miscellaneous items our kiddos need to get through the school year. From class trips to prom, class rings to SAT exams and college applications, the never-ending request marathon for must-haves and financial obligations will start flooding in. For those newbies, and even you seasoned parents, we have updated our curated list of the most common and potential financial obligations you may encounter through the year for you to get a handle on… and start planning for. Good Luck!
| ACT exam | $68 / $93 |
| Book fairs | 20 and up |
| Class birthday party supplies | $20 – $30 |
| Class rings | $399 and up |
| Club participation fee/dues/supplies | $10 – $100 |
| Clothes and shoes | $400 and up |
| College applications | $35 – $100/ each |
| Costumes for plays | $20 – $50 |
| End of the year sports banquets | $20 and up |
| Field trips (possibly 3-4 a year) | $20 and up |
| Gas | $30 and up / per tank |
| Grad Bash ticket | $120 and up |
| Laptop | $200 – $1500 |
| Letterman jacket | $200 and up |
| Locker adornment | $25 and up |
| Mid-year school supply replenishment | $10 – $50 |
| Musical instrument rental | $19 – $69/month |
| Prom/Homecoming attire, dinner, transportation | $150 – $1000/each event |
| PTA/PTO dues | $5 and up |
| Parking pass | $50 and up |
| Parking spot decoration | $30 – $50 |
| Safety patrol belt/trip | $5 – $1000 |
| SAT exam | $68 |
| School carnivals/carwashes | $5 and up |
| School fundraisers | $5 and up |
| School lunches | Free and up |
| School photo packages | $26 and up |
| School spirit attire | $25 and up |
| School supplies | $25 – $250 |
| Science fair project supplies | $15 and up |
| Senior class trip | $500 and up |
| Senior lifestyle photos | $100 and up |
| Sporting event tickets | $8 and up |
| Sports equipment | $50 and up |
| Sports physicals | $50 and up |
| Teacher appreciation/end of year gifts | $5 – $30 |
| Teacher holiday gifts | $20 – $30 |
| Yearbook | $90 and up |
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