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Financial Aid is Waiting for You

In 2007-2008, tuition at independent colleges averaged nearly $24,000 a year; public university tuition was about a quarter of that (for in-state students), and community college tuition cost most students a little under $2,500 annually.

Great Colleges That Won’t Leave You Broke

As if going to college is not expensive enough, consideration must be paid to the quality of education a student can get while there. The goal is to prepare yourself to be gainfully employed for the duration of your adult years, right? Yale, Princeton and Harvard probably come to mind when discussions go to The Ivy League, but high school counselors have several other contenders at the top of their list that don’t include sky-high tuitions that are unattainable for the majority of students. Read on for some suggestions of quality, affordable colleges.

5 Ways To Save Money While At College

While you are at college you will be so busy studying, going to classes and socializing that you may overlook the need to plan out your finances.

The Real Cost of College

College is expensive, but it may not be as expensive as you probably think. In fact, if you know the actual cost of tuition, books, fees, etc. you are in a very small minority.