How Does a Student Receive a Tuition Guarantee Program? Explained
The Tuition Guarantee Program ensures that students pay the same tuition rate throughout a set period—usually four years—providing consistency and predictability in educational costs. This program helps students and their families plan financially while focusing on academic success instead of rising tuition fees. Designed to make higher education more accessible, the Tuition Guarantee Program offers […]
4 Hidden College Costs Every Parent and Student Should Know
Like most parents of high school teenagers and college students, this is the time of year when my husband and I start focusing a lot more seriously on higher education expenses. Thankfully, when our oldest daughter went off to college, she initially won a ton of scholarships. She’ll turn 20 in a few months and […]
How Colleges Bury College Tuition Costs in the Fine Print
When college and university officials speak about their campuses, they do a good job of letting prospective students and families know about the range of academic offerings, extracurricular opportunities, student services and facilities at these institutions. There’s the snazzy new athletic center that was just built where you can work out — or just watch […]
Why College Costs Can Be Twice What You Expect
If you’ve figured out a way to pay for a slew of upfront college expenses – like tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies – you might think most of the spending you’ll need for higher education is over. Sadly, that’s far from reality. A report in the Fiscal Times once estimated that the true […]
Can You Cut Tuition Costs by Moving to Another State?
To take advantage of in-state tuition, some students take the drastic step of moving to the state in which their desired college or university is located. When this strategy works, it can save you tens of thousands of dollars. But be forewarned: it’s not as easy as you might think. Over the past decade or […]
2 Easy Ways to Cut College Costs
The total cost of college now exceeds $23,000 annually at the average four-year public school in America, according to the College Board. Total yearly costs are twice that amount, more than $46,000, at private schools in the U.S., leading students everywhere scrambling for ways to cut college tuition and other expenses. With the typical college […]
The Shocking Truth About College Tuition
Rising college tuition can strike fear into the hearts of families looking for ways to cut college costs. But a lot of the fretting and handwringing by students and parents over tuition and fees is largely misplaced angst. In fact, one of the least understood secrets of paying for college is that in many ways […]
Rethinking the Dream: Is Massive Student Debt for a Dream College Worth It?
Rethinking the Dream: Is Massive Student Debt for a Dream College Worth It? The age-old adage “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always hold true, especially when it comes to higher education. While premium prices might equate to better quality in goods, the same can’t be said for college tuition. The Illusion of Prestige […]
College Secrets: How To Save Money on College Tuition
When you or one of your children receives a college acceptance letter, you may initially feel like celebrating. But soon after, a pang of fear and worry may also kick in – once you try to figure out how you’re going to pay those massive college tuition bills. Fortunately, you don’t need to lose sleep […]
Can’t Afford College for Your Child? Here’s What to Do Next
If you’re feeling the financial pressure of your child heading off to college—and you don’t have tens of thousands saved—you’re not alone. With tuition, room, and board costs climbing steadily, many parents wonder: What can I do if I can’t afford college for my child? According to recent College Board data, the average annual tuition […]
7 Financial Tips for Parents of College Students
For those of you who are parents, it’s understandable that you want to help your child avoid the plague of student loan debt, but there’s a right way to go about doing it and a wrong way. The wrong way is to completely sacrifice your financial future, forgoing retirement savings and just “hoping for the […]