Compare the first-year amount you expect to need with the money you can actually document from savings, accepted funding and confirmed scholarships. The useful output is not just the number: it is the number together with the assumptions and eligibility checks that can change what you should do next.
What this calculator uses
The inputs on this page are Estimated first-year total needed, Documented funds / accepted funding available. The calculation uses the values you enter for Estimated first-year total needed, Documented funds / accepted funding available and returns the planning output described by the tool.
How to read the result
Use the same currency on both inputs. Keep legal proof-of-funds thresholds separate from real-life living costs and tuition.
What the number does not prove
An admissions pre-screen can identify published gaps, but it cannot guarantee admission. Programme-specific prerequisites, document review, capacity and holistic selection can still control the outcome.
Best next step
Use the result to identify the exact programme requirement that needs verification next, then check the institution’s current admissions page before paying an application fee.