| | If I Knew Then What I Know Now...Paying for College
How do families today afford to pay for Higher Ed?
Come on, spill it!
A recent College Ave Student Loans survey of 1,045 parents of college students attending a four-year university points to the top five ways families pay for college costs. They are 1) grants and scholarships (70%), income and savings (62%), student loans (55%), 529 accounts (40%), and through the child working (37%). We asked our Facebook community to share what they wished they knew early on about college loans, scholarships, savings, private versus public, and having family conversations about money, and here's what they said.
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| | | | I'll Have the Paying for College Special with an Order of "Side Gig"
Everyday I'm hustling!! says many a parent who is attempting to pay for their child's college education...
Even if your child is also working summer or high school jobs to help, it might be comforting to look for side hustles as parents to help ensure that you can send your child to college without worry.
Thankfully, there are many ways to do so.
Here is a list of some of the best family side hustles, and side gigs from home that may be realistic for a busy schedule.
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| | | Shopping for Loans Can Be Time Consuming and DING Your Credit!
Credible Can Help!
Yes, college students and their families are (unfortunately) still in the market for loans.
When you need to find private loans for college, time is of the essence. Credible is a marketplace that allows you to quickly compare loan options side-by-side.
There is no service fee, and the pre-qualification application will NOT impact your credit score.
And wait, there's more...
Earn $20 when you receive pre-qualified student loan rates on Credible!
*To receive a $20 bonus, borrowers must qualify for rates from at least 1 lender. Must be planning to attend a 4-year College. Bonus is paid via e-gift card for Tango. One entry per user.
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| | | | My goal is to provide affordable services, insightful information and a support system so your family can make more informed decisions about college.
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| | Debbie Schwartz Founder, Road2College I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions. |
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