Many parents 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 many opportunities for
financial assistance.
The factors that influence the
cost of a basic college education are the type of school (such as public or
private, in-state or out-of-state), the time it takes your child to finish (the
longer he or she stays, the more it will cost), and location.
Location affects the cost of
housing, food and transportation.
Federal and state governments
both offer help, along with private sources and foundations such as the
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.
Your child’s high school is the
best single source of information about financial aid.
Here are tips that help reduce
college costs:
• Reduce the number of classes needed in
college by taking Advanced Placement classes or courses at a community college.
• Enroll in a community college and then transfer
to a four-year school.
• Participate in a partnership program that is
formally linked to a college.
Remember the guiding principle:
Where there is a will, there really is a way.
