Radio Commentary
Many families would like their
children to attend college, but are concerned about the costs.
While paying for college can be a
challenge, it is important to know that there are financial aid opportunities
for everyone.
The factors that influence the cost
of a basic college education are the type of school (public, private, or
out-of-state), the time it takes your child to finish (the longer he or she
stays, the more it will cost), and the location.
Location affects the cost of
housing, food and transportation.
Federal and state governments both
offer help, along with private sources and foundations like the Santa Barbara
Scholarship Foundation.
Your high school is the best single
source of information about aid.
Here are tips that help reduce
college costs:
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Reduce the number of classes needed at college by taking Advanced
Placement classes or courses at a community college.
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Enroll in a community college and then transfer to a four-year school.
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Take part in a Tech Prep program that is formally linked to a college.
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Take advantage of federal programs like the HOPE Scholarship tax credit.
Remember the guiding
principle: Where there is a will, there
really is a way.
