College is Expensive: Here's How You Can Reduce the Cost

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The rising cost of college tuition continues to result in individuals taking out a record amount of student loans. As a result, student loans continue to be a significant barrier for young families.

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College tuition continues to rise faster than wages and inflation, which is a trend that can’t be sustainable long-term.

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Three Ways to Reduce the Cost of College

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Consider Going to Community College

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I graduated from one of the lowest-ranked schools in my state. Yet, I’ve never found this a barrier to my career growth.

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There were dozens of other students who could have benefited from the scholarship, but they either didn’t proactively seek it out or didn’t put the work in to complete the application.

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