Paying for my kids' college educations?
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try this and get educated about your options.\n\nhttp://www.savingforcollege.com/.\n\nthey will probably be eligible for financial aid, loans and scholarships.  there are many types of scholarships - not just for athletics.\nBut savings is still the best way as not all aid and scholarships cover the incidentals.\n\nI have found that the pre paid college plans are a dynamite way to save for college.
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There are none.  The closest equivalent would be if there are charter schools in your area. Otherwise, you'll have to inquire at each private school individually. You also may be able to work out a payment plan or work for the school in exchange for a tuition discount.\n_______________\nan exception is if your child is special ed and the public system has no equivalent program, your township may pay the tuition.
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Pay for my University Education so I don't go any further in debt with student loans
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if you dont mind getting support online, you may contact the people at the following sites\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/\nhttp://www.schoolingkids.com/\n\nboth relate to the same organisation
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It's called TUITION. You have to pay it in order to go to college.
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please, file the fafsa online at:  www.fafsa.ed.gov  this will start you on the process to getting financial aid for your daughter.  you need to do this after january first, 2007 and before your states deadline date (in california it's march 2nd, cuz that is the deadline for the cal grant).  by filling out the application, your family is given an expected family contribution (EFC) this is how much your family is expected to spend in order to send your child to college.  this number is fixed and doesn't change just because the cost of the college changes.  so, your daughter is really smart.  let's say you get an efc of $2,000.  you will have to pay that same amount if she went to a jc, state school or private school.  i tell my kids they can have a pinto, civic, or jaguar for the same price, which do you get?\n\nafter you file the fafsa, the gov't sends your efc to the schools listed on the application (the ones your child is thinking about attending).  it is then the schools job to put together a financial aid package.  if the school costs $18,000 for tuition, room and board, books, transportation, etc.  and you have an efc of $2000, then the school has to find $16,000 in financial aid to give you.  this could be a combination of loans, grants, college specific scholarships, work study, etc.\n\nif you want to get started on also applying for scholarships (cuz you will have to bug your daughter to do it every week!) please check out fastweb.com.  it's a great site for scholarships.  also, have your daughter talk to the career center and they can give you the info on any local scholarships.\n\nas far as the job, have her get one as long as it doesn't interfer with her studies.  just make sure she doesn't make too much over $1750.  this will effect your family's efc and backfire on you later.  good luck!
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u need to add more details...\n\nof course theres a possibility u'll have money for school. everythings possible. tell us which part of the world u live in and we can help look for fed aid or other options ~_~
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Can your kid get a scholarship??? That's a good way to pay for college, and you never have to pay it back.
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college courses often times can be taken online.  By the time your child is school age.. you will have a great degree.
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College Board has great search tools. They have lots of searchable scholarships and other ideas for paying for college. Their is tons of info on this site. Try this link.\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/...
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I'm not a "kid"  I'm 53 years old and yes I remember when I could pay my own college tution.  Howevr such is not the case any longer.  The problem lies in the fact that not as many scholarships are offered any longer and they are no longer in the mega bucks denominations as they were prior to the late 70s because nowadays a $15,000.00 scholarship doesn't pay jack.  I know because I have a daughter in college right now and if it weren't for financial aid SHE would not be able to afford to go because there is no way I could afford to send her on MY salary alone.  As long as the cost of living keeps going up so will the cost of higher education, instructors have to be paid, as does the costs of running a college, electric bills, water bills, etc.  You're just a wee bit off base blaming financial aid.
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Well, if they are paying then you better listen to them.  If not then, do what you want.  Just realize that you run the risk of losing financial support from them, and that will be hard.  Speaking from experience.... a free ride is almost always a good thing.  If school is paid for and you don't have to work full time to pay bills then take it.  It's the smart thing to do.  You'll be better off financially and it's not for that long.  Maybe you can stay home for the first 2 years and then move out after that?
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Bravo, for furthering your education!  I just finished my master's degree and am starting my doctorate this fall.  Both of my parents went to college when I was in high school, and it was hard for them.  On one hand, it did stress to me that education is important, but on the other, they struggled to meet the demands of family, work, school, finances, etc. and I knew I didn't want to do it that way.  It's good that you're thinking of doing it early in your family life and before you have other children (my parents had 4 of us from ages 16 to 6 when they went back).  And setting an example for your daughter will be an added benefit.\n\nCommunity college is a good way to ease into going back to school.  I went to a kind of community college (a small branch of a large university) for my first two years of school and then transferred my credits to another university to finish my BA.  You'll take the same general education courses (math, writing, history, etc.) at most colleges/universities anyway, so it might be a good idea to take some (less expensive) community college classes, get to know what you'd like to study, and transfer if you decide it's your cup of tea.  I highly recommend that route; obviously, I loved it!  \n\nGood luck!
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As a preschool teacher, I often have asked the same question.  I know how much the parents pay to have their child in my care, so why don't I get a larger portion of that tuition in my paycheck?  A wise director taught me one day - here is what she said:\n\nFirst, think of all that your child does each day.  Art time requires paper, paints, crayons, glue, etc. - all things that must be replaced on a regular basis.  Outside time may seem inexpensive until you consider that the grass needs mowed, the gravel or woodchips need replaced once in a while (because the rest of it makes it home in your child's pocket), balls pop, wagons wear out, and sidewalk chalk disappears at an alarming rate.  The books in your child's classroom are not cheap - anywhere from $5-$10 a piece.  Also, books do not last long when 10-15 children are using them each day!  Toys wear out for the same reason - 12 three year olds can wear out even the toughest toy in a matter of a few years.\n\nSome preschools serve snacks or meals supplied by the school.  Even though the meals may not be the best tasting, they sure cost some money.  The plates, cups, napkins, etc. are either paper (needing replaced) or need to be washed (requiring a dishwasher and detergent).\n\nSurely you would like your child to be as healthy as possible.  This requires soap, water, and paper towels for the teachers and children to wash their hands umpteen times a day (before eating, after eating, when arriving at school, after sneezing, after painting, etc.).  A daily bleach solution is usually required to sanitize tables, toilets, and toys.  This all costs money.\n\nTeachers, directors, custodians, cooks, etc. all need a regular paycheck for the work that they do each day to keep your child happy, safe, and learning.  The building surely has utility costs, along with a rent or mortgage payment.  Computers, the life blood of any business, are a huge expense, as well as the paper that is used in exorbatant amounts each day in the printer and copier.  Those parent newsletters have to be printed and copied somehow!\n\nWell, I've gone on far enough.  I know that I no longer question "Where does the money go?"  Hopefully this helps you to understand the cost of preschool, and to more fully appreciate the free education that your child will receive when they enter kindergarten!
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I think it's the bills for my 2 kids in college...
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What do they need to go to school for?  They already have the money
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ask your parents to to give you money for each A you git in school