College; It’s Less Expensive Than You Believe
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.
In a survey a few years ago, it was discovered that people frequently overestimate the cost of college by between $10,000 and $20,000 a year. In some instances, they were even more inaccurate than that.
Although the group surveyed was well aware that costs at public colleges and universities are substantially less than those at privates, they badly overestimated fees at both. Similarly, their estimates of the cost of online degree programs were well above the actual costs.
Clearly, the media and colleges themselves need to to a better job of informing the public about the actual costs of college. Of course, students and families are also at fault for not paying greater attention to educational costs.
Some families do have a good understanding of actual college costs but little or no understanding of the fact that there are funds available to greatly reduce their actual expenditures.
If you or someone in your family is exploring higher education, it is important that you investigate and determine actual educational costs. Do not believe second hand information about college cost or the availability of financial aid…much of it is erroneous.
Most important of all, do not rule out college because you believe you can not afford it. If you do your research, fill out financial aid forms, and work with the admissions and financial aid officers at the colleges you consider, you will almost certainly be able to obtain a college degree.
Jim Evans is an educational counselor who guides students wishing to earn an online degree or a traditional college degree.
Tags: College, college admission, college costs, College University, financial aid, higher education, scholarships, tuition
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