Welcome to the part 5 of my series on ways to reduce the cost of college. It's been a while since we have had an update, so this one is quite overdue, I'm afraid. Just to remind you, so far, I've spotlighted four suggestions: 1. Graduate from college in three years rather than four 2. Go to a local community college for up to two years before transferring to a four-year … [Read more...] about Reduce the Cost of College, Part V: Upromise
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How much does it really cost to go to college?
The cost of college is skyrocketing, or so says the media. But before you work yourself into a panic that college won’t be affordable for you, here’s a look at what it really costs to go to school today. As you can see, it’s possible that private school may not be in your horizons, but there are still some very affordable options. According to CollegeBoard.com, slightly more … [Read more...] about How much does it really cost to go to college?
Reduce the Cost of College, Part IV: Take Advantage of Education Tax Credits
Welcome to the part IV of my series on how to reduce the cost of college. So far I've given you three suggestions: 1. Graduate from college in three years rather than four 2. Go to a local community college for up to two years before transferring to a four-year university 3. Volunteer for AmeriCorps and earn nearly $5,000 toward college This week's tip is to reduce … [Read more...] about Reduce the Cost of College, Part IV: Take Advantage of Education Tax Credits
Reduce the Cost of College, Part II: Community College
Welcome to the second part of my new series on ways to reduce the cost of college. Even if you have been savvy college shopper and received financial aid, you might still be suffering from sticker shock. So last week we talked about how to save one-quarter of your tuition, room and board costs by graduating college in three years rather than four. This week I'm exploring how … [Read more...] about Reduce the Cost of College, Part II: Community College