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College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:37 in College Savings | viewed 1,261 times | 3 Comments
In the closing portion of this crash course, we encourage parents and students to be resourceful in their thinking. To help, we offer a final collection of creative tips to help you whittle away at the high cost of college.... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:35 in College Savings | viewed 1,499 times | 1 Comment
HBCU1 It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 24 Jun, 2009 at 13:17 in College Savings | viewed 818 times | 1 Comment
To save on room and board, consider a housing purchase. One way to trim this cost—and possibly turn a profit—is to buy your child a place to live near campus. In many markets, housing prices are appealingly low, even in... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 23 Jun, 2009 at 12:35 in College Savings | viewed 1,141 times | 3 Comments
Most students finance their education with borrowed funds. According to FinAid.org, 65.6% of students graduate with education debt, and of students who attend private college, 72.8% graduate with debt. The average amount of money owed by African American students leaving... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 12:14 in College Savings | viewed 1,064 times | 2 Comments
It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
