There are lots of different ways of financing their way through college. You could be one of the students lucky enough to have a full scholarship. You may also have rich or generous parents who are willing or able to pay the bills.

However, many students are not so fortunate. Most of the funding only pays part of the bill, not the total. And although you can get all your tuition paid, you still have to come with money for rent, books, entertainment and other living expenses.

Jobs

You may be able to get a job. This is a good idea for all students, but not always easy to do. Some colleges are located far from towns with employment opportunities. Sometimes employers are reluctant to hire students as they usually can not commit to working full time and probably not be around during the holidays. (more…)

Recent statistics show Americans are simply not saving money for the future. To encourage savings, the government has created tax incentives.

Tax incentives to save for education

American higher education is an expensive proposition. If you have a son in college, I hardly need to tell you this. While every parent is proud of a child pursuing education, the glorious event can make for some sleepless night thinking about how to pay for it. If you have small children, the government has taken measures to make saving attractive for college from a fiscal perspective (more…)