Friday, May 25, 2012

Keep Control Of Crazy College Costs


It’s getting pretty sunny out here lately! School is out and families are back together again, getting ready to survive the Texas heat. Whoa!

Of course, it’s not long before we start thinking about the start of the new school year. Older high school students might be thinking about college. Even the parents of younger children might be worrying about how much higher education costs.

College doesn’t have to be out of reach! Here are some things to think about for your child’s education.

Fill Out A FAFSA. Really! A FAFSA isn’t just fun to say! It’s the first step in getting federal help paying for college. It’s free, so it’s a great way to get starting holding down college costs.

Look For Scholarships In All The Right Places. You’d be surprised how many places offer scholarship! Talk to your financial aid office, or local organizations, business, or churches. There’s a lot out there.

Start Savings Early. Take advantage of things like 529 savings plans. You can start saving for college early, with possible tax benefits.
With tips like these, the only hard part of college will be the classes!

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