College Finance 101: A Crash Course for Parents
Deciding on a college because of its generous financial aid offer is one strategy parents use to contain college costs. Black Enterprise looks at several ways to make college more affordable.
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College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
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...
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
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, higher learning comes at a high price. The latest report from the College Board puts average total charges at $14,333 a year for public colleges and $34,132 for private schools. But there’s no need to worry.