Planning for the Cost of College
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Paying for College - U.S. News and World Report
- Rising Costs Make Climb to Higher Education Steeper - USA Today
The cost of obtaining a college education is certainly not getting less expensive. The several options for funding education don't always have to mean incurring large amounts of debt.these options don't have to mean automatic incurrence of large amounts of debt. A Summary List of suggested steps exists here. See The Cost of College page for additional information.
Step 1: Prepare Early and Consult with a Qualified Professional
Step 2: Expect the Student to Consider Working to Defray Costs
Step 3: Consider All Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
Step 4: Consider Student Loans as a Last Resort
Step 5: Avoid Credit Card Debt at All Costs
