COLLEGE SAVING TIPS
posted on 11 Mar 2009 17:16 by moneysavingtips
COLLEGE SAVING TIPS
Skip over classes
Many colleges offer the opportunity to challenge particular courses by taking an exam which demonstrates your knowledge in a specific area. There is a small fee to take the exam but you’ll save big dollars on tuition and books.Go to a 2 year college first
Community colleges are typically less expensive than the four year colleges. Enroll in a community college at a less expensive price and then transfer your credits to a four year degree program.
Dig up a university scholarship
Scholarships aren’t just for athletes or geniuses. You can find scholarships from religious groups, professional associations, civic organizations and fraternal groups. You may not even need to be a member to qualify. Talk with the staff in the financial assistance office to learn more.
Get credit for life experiences
Some colleges will allow you to create a portfolio of your on-the-job and life experiences in lieu of completing coursework. While you won’t be able to obtain a degree by making your life an “open book”, chances are that you might find your professional and personal experiences can be translated into course credits.
Sell stuff
Instead of taking a loan, consider selling an asset and using that money toward your college education. For example, if you have a really sporty car then maybe you could sell that for a nice price and use the proceeds to buy a less expensive model and then use the balance to help underwrite your educational expenses.
In general, be creative, take a risk, ask questions and start networking. With just a little bit of effort, you may find those doors to a college education will open more easily than you would have ever expected!
