{"id":14364,"date":"2022-07-05T12:53:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/?p=14364"},"modified":"2022-07-08T11:34:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T15:34:09","slug":"calculate-how-much-college-will-actually-cost-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/calculate-how-much-college-will-actually-cost-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculate how much college will (actually) cost you"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Take a moment to think about your finances \u2014 are you feeling anxious yet? If you’re like most college-bound students, preparing for tuition and miscellaneous college expenses can be intimidating, especially when you start to consider the rising cost of higher education<\/a>.<\/p>\n In-state and out-of-state tuition rates for four-year universities are on the rise, but really, you don’t need to stress! We’re here to help you get an early start on your plans to finance a college education by improving your understanding of the cost of both tuition and additional college expenses.<\/p>\n Before submitting an application to the school of your dreams, consider the average cost of attending the institution and how their cost compares to other potential universities. There are a number of ways you can determine actual tuition costs, including:<\/p>\n Understanding tuition rates alone will not reflect accurate college cost. Aside from the typical education fees, additional expenses are important to consider. Below is a list of costs that could occur at the beginning of your college career.<\/p>\n Between the U.S. Department of Education and the country’s higher education institutions, an estimated $46 billion<\/a> in grants and scholarship money is awarded to college students each year. Additionally, $3.3 billion is awarded by private sources, including individuals, foundations, corporations, churches and more. Take advantage of scholarships and grants offered by schools as well as any independent or unique scholarships<\/a>. Here are some sites to browse for financial aid opportunities:<\/p>\n Don’t forget to look at individual college websites for scholarships and other financial aid offers. Acting now can help decrease the cost of education down the road!<\/p>\n The rising cost of tuition can often be intimidating for future college students, but utilizing these tools can help you approximate your tuition fees. Budgeting for books, meal plans and other added expenses will allow you to practice smart budgeting, and applying for the FAFSA and various scholarships and grants can reduce the total cost of your college career. We hope you’ll take advantage of these tips and let us help you plan for a rewarding and less stressful education.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Take a moment to think about your finances \u2014 are you feeling anxious yet? If you’re like most college-bound students, preparing for tuition and miscellaneous college expenses can be intimidating, especially when you start to consider the rising cost of higher education. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates for four-year universities are on the rise, […]<\/p>\nDetermine how much everything will cost: financial tools to consider<\/h2>\n
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Additional financial factors to consider when applying to college<\/h2>\n
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Take advantage of scholarship and grant opportunities<\/h2>\n
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