Did you know that children born today will pay up to four times more for tuition than a current 18 or 19- year-old? Why not start saving for college tuition the day your child is born? Watch your savings grow, and pass along responsible lifelong financial lessons to your child by educating them on the responsibilities and rewards of saving at a young age. This will also help prepare your child for those inevitable financial conversations regarding the high cost of college and their role in paying for it after graduation.

Starting early is always ideal, but what if you have a high school student or a senior graduating as soon as May 5th? High school graduates should have already thought about scholarships, grants, and student loans and have a plan in place. But according to a Sallie Mae survey, only 36% of middle-income families and 29% of low-income families are putting money away for college tuitions.

Furthermore, USA Today reports that the majority of families saving for college have put away less than $10,000. That’s scary considering 19% of college grads owing student loans will owe more than $50k upon graduation.

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Financing Higher Education

Paying for college can feel like the toughest part of earning your degree, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Financial Wellness Center features a variety of educational resources that will help you learn more about financing higher education.