How it works
Inflate each annual education payment separately from today, then sum the nominal payments across the study years.
Input definitions
- Current annual tuition and living costs
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Annual cost inflation (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Years until study begins
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Years of study
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Current annual tuition and living costs
- 10000
- Annual cost inflation (%)
- 5
- Years until study begins
- 10
- Years of study
- 3
Assumptions & limits
Planning model using the rates, cash flows and periods entered. Examples are illustrative, not market quotes or personalised financial advice. Taxes, inflation and transaction costs are excluded unless explicitly entered.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-18. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
Common questions
Is this the amount I must save today?
No. It is the sum of projected nominal study expenses. A present savings target must also account for investment returns and payment dates.
How does Education cost inflation target work?
Inflate each annual education payment separately from today, then sum the nominal payments across the study years.
What should I check before using Education cost inflation target?
Planning model using the rates, cash flows and periods entered. Examples are illustrative, not market quotes or personalised financial advice. Taxes, inflation and transaction costs are excluded unless explicitly entered.