| Possible
Expenses |
Cost |
| Off-base housing expenses. Try
to set aside enough money to offset the cost of off-base
housing at your new location for several months, including
a security deposit. Use the amount you recorded in the Setting Aside Money for Off-Base Housing section. |
$ |
| Replacing household items. Include some money to
buy household items such as cleaning supplies or food
that can’t be shipped to a new destination. For
more information about this possible expense, refer
to the What Items Will the Military Move? section. |
$ |
| Transferring a child to a new school. This may mean
paying for a tutor to accommodate a change in curriculum
or buying a new wardrobe for a different climate. For
more information about these costs, refer to the How Do I Transfer My Child to a New School? section. |
$ |
| Vehicle expenses. Set aside enough money to cover
an increase in car insurance, plus the cost to register
your vehicle in a new state. Later on, you can add
money to cover expenses related to shipping a vehicle
overseas if you choose to. For more information about
these costs, refer to the What About My Car and Car Insurance? section. |
$ |
| Pet expenses. Think about what it may cost to move
your pets to another location. Include any vet fees
necessary to keep health records current, boarding
and licensing fees, and the cost of new fencing if
required. For more information about these costs, refer
to the Can I Keep My Pets with Me? section. |
$ |
| Cleaning funds for quarters. If you are currently
living in military housing, your quarters must pass
inspection before you leave. This may mean paying a
cleaning service that can cost a few hundred dollars. |
$ |
| Other expenses. Set aside money for unexpected things.
For example, while moving, you may eat out more than
usual or need to buy clothing for a different climate.
Set aside a few hundred dollars for this category. |
$ |
Your Moving Fund Total
|
$
|
