How Will I Ever Pay For College?
October 23, 2008
My son just started high school this year, and while I notice that he has a sudden preoccupation with his grades as he realizes that everything now “counts” towards his prospects of getting into the college of his choice, I have found myself with a new preoccupation. How in the world will I ever be able to pay for college in just four short years?
Yes, I’ve read all the articles about the importance of beginning to save for your child’s education from the moment of their birth. But let’s face it – the extra money has not always been there to save. First there was a new baby to feed, then another came along, and a new house, and all the other expenses that come along with living in today’s world. I saved when I could, but sometimes I just didn’t have enough left over to put away for the future. So now with college looming just four short years away, I’m starting to panic because I’m not quite sure how I’ll manage to pay for college! And with the ever-rising costs of higher education these days and the ever-worsening economy, I’m determined to make myself an expert on how to go about finding ways to help finance my child’s education. [Read more]