8 Strategies to Pay for College: A Parent’s Guide

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Parents will find ways to pay for their child’s college, but it often involves sacrifice and planning.

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How much will I need to save?

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It’s smart financial planning to get your house in order first, so you can save for your offspring’s college.

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Automate Savings

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Put Windfalls to Work

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It’s usually more cost-effective to save than borrow because of the interest.

Prune Expenses

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Find Scholarships

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