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5 Creative Ways to Help Pay For College

by maxpain on May 21, 2009

The cost of education is on the rise. States are spending less on higher education, forcing colleges and universities to pass the extra costs onto students. Tuition and fees have nearly doubled at some institutions, and there is no relief in sight. That's the bad news. The good news is that there are several ways to help allay the rising cost of college. Here they are, in no particular order.

Accelerate Your Degree

Essentially, accelerating your degree means cramming a semester's worth of material into a six-or eight week session. Many schools are now offering these accelerated sessions, and while classes can be intense, the benefits are that they allow you to take classes more quickly and thereby move up your graduation date. By accelerating your degree, you spend less time in college and can start your career sooner, which saves you time and money.

In addition to these accelerated sessions, you should also consider summer school or evening...Read More >>



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