Many of our families are caught in the middle in regards to the financial aid side of college. The Washington Post has published a very articulate article that addresses middle class families and the financial aid process.
The cost is of attending college is growing as colleges become more up to date and work to woo their recruits/students with new dorms, dining halls, and student centers. How are you expecting to pay for the cost of your students tuition, room and board, etc.? The HOPE scholarship covers a portion, if your student is eligible, but the room and board usually run on average $10,000 a year. The costs of books are expensive and we have to have money set aside for those late night study sessions. What is your plan? Check out this article so that you can arm yourself with knowledge as you begin this process.
Can The Middle Class Afford College?
