How Much Should I Save for College?
February 04, 2014
The average college student pays about $4,800 for textbooks at a 4-year public school. Luckily, there are ways for students to save thousands of dollars.
The average college student pays about $4,800 for textbooks at a 4-year public school. Luckily, there are ways for students to save thousands of dollars.
For a child born today, the four-year costs of tuition, room and board, and books could run $196,496. How can you tell if your college savings is on track?
Many families find it difficult to pay for college, but the burden can be even heavier for single parents. So how can they ease the financial strain?