{"id":50753,"date":"2023-05-06T18:02:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T18:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?post_type=web-story&#038;p=50753"},"modified":"2023-05-30T12:24:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T12:24:38","slug":"financial-planning-for-college-education-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"web-story","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/web-stories\/financial-planning-for-college-education-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Planning for College Education: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><html amp=\"\" lang=\"en\"><head><meta charSet=\"utf-8\"\/><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,minimum-scale=1,initial-scale=1\"\/><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0.js\"><\/script><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0\/amp-story-1.0.js\" custom-element=\"amp-story\"><\/script><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0\/amp-video-0.1.js\" 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id=\"College_education_is_a_significant_investment_that_can_be_overwhelming_for_many_families_This_guide_aims_to_provide_a_complete_roadmap_to_help_families_navigate_the_financial_planning_process_and_make_informed_decisions\"><\/span><span>College education is a significant investment that can be overwhelming for many families. This guide aims to provide a complete roadmap to help families navigate the financial planning process and make informed decisions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.65049%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:34.62783%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-2670f2de-aef3-4eaa-8535-42dd9aeb168d\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100.24116%;left:0%;top:-0.12058%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-2670f2de-aef3-4eaa-8535-42dd9aeb168d-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/baRcJymcN_EAAAAe\/1inch-1inch-exchange.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"1inch 1inch Exchange GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/baRcJymcN_EAAAPo\/1inch-1inch-exchange.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"58ed6c73-f679-48b0-8403-7a3caf4328c3\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-4d9cab20-0f39-435b-b24f-67c48335a08b\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:46.92557%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.6896551724137931% 0.6896551724137931% 0.6896551724137931% 0.6896551724137931%\" id=\"el-627121d8-8a38-46ff-8186-ea8f9abc9c3e\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09667968749999978% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Starting early gives you more time to save money for college education. You can take advantage of compound interest and increase your savings over time. Make a habit of putting aside a small amount of money each month for college education, and you will be surprised how much it can add up over time.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-760b8e02-5298-4d3e-9b25-c509e9587a30\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:169.09092%;left:0%;top:-34.54546%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-760b8e02-5298-4d3e-9b25-c509e9587a30-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/qApOEx8QvPMAAAAe\/you-better-start-early-bricky.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"You Better Start Early Bricky GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/qApOEx8QvPMAAAPo\/you-better-start-early-bricky.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:22.81553%;top:-2.26537%;width:54.36893%;height:5.17799%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% \/ 6.25% 6.25% 6.25% 6.25%\" id=\"el-f257d9f9-229d-4ba8-a102-395195b505c2\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1695033482142854% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Early\"><\/span><span>Start Early<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"c4c4ecd8-086f-432c-9b24-85e9ece731c8\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-44033c8d-1437-4c2e-a0a6-48195d6c35ca\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:38.34951%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.8438818565400843% 0.8438818565400843% 0.8438818565400843% 0.8438818565400843%\" id=\"el-fea1f4ae-b541-47ac-a51d-431bc83cd220\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09667968749999978% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Setting realistic goals will help you stay on track and avoid disappointment. Determine how much money you will need for college education and create a budget that reflects your goals. Be sure to factor in other expenses such as textbooks, housing, and food.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-246da25b-6bdc-4657-a0fd-f53281009f8d\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:105.18433%;height:100%;left:-2.59216%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-246da25b-6bdc-4657-a0fd-f53281009f8d-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/gAK3A70J-o4AAAAe\/equality-equality-is-not-an-achievable-goal.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"Equality Equality Is Not An Achievable Goal GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/gAK3A70J-o4AAAPo\/equality-equality-is-not-an-achievable-goal.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:22.81553%;top:-2.26537%;width:54.36893%;height:10.35599%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% \/ 3.125% 3.125% 3.125% 3.125%\" id=\"el-1a6396b7-98ba-4262-b423-6ecb002b5479\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1695033482142854% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Realistic_Goals\"><\/span><span>Set Realistic Goals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"52a7830b-302e-4fe7-be8c-fe8d9bbd399c\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-dec0e57e-8e23-4e1a-b3f1-ac90d88891ad\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:42.71845%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576%\" id=\"el-ae4538f1-0e7b-427e-96dc-3b6c26abc38f\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09667968749999978% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Financial aid is available for college education, and it is essential to explore all the options available to you. Apply for scholarships, grants, and loans to help you pay for college education. Make sure to research and understand the eligibility requirements for each option.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-791842e5-bcc8-48d2-b868-8f9f500cf5ad\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:169.09092%;left:0%;top:-34.54546%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-791842e5-bcc8-48d2-b868-8f9f500cf5ad-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/_fGWMhTtRUIAAAAe\/2states-geneva-initiative.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"2states Geneva Initiative GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/_fGWMhTtRUIAAAPo\/2states-geneva-initiative.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:22.81553%;top:-2.26537%;width:54.36893%;height:10.35599%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% 0.8928571428571428% \/ 3.125% 3.125% 3.125% 3.125%\" id=\"el-0e1a6e1d-3cb3-4506-856d-3de2a78d0ae4\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1695033482142854% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Financial_Aid_Options\"><\/span><span>Explore Financial Aid Options<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"28093ee0-27b6-45c0-89fd-251f2eef7534\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-a2eafc6c-a879-449b-80a0-7a3411c5d2c0\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:42.71845%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576%\" id=\"el-0c1541d3-a40b-43ed-b67b-221a50b5e056\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.087890625% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.323625em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Creating a budget for college education will help you manage your expenses and avoid overspending. Make a list of all the expenses you will incur during your college education, including tuition fees, textbooks, housing, and food. Determine how much money you will need for each expense and create a budget that reflects your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-6d718020-7b93-4d78-8d44-4dece6f3cfad\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:169.09092%;left:0%;top:-34.54546%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-6d718020-7b93-4d78-8d44-4dece6f3cfad-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/cpSdNAinMpYAAAAe\/budgets-are-moral-documents-broadband.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"Budgets Are Moral Documents Broadband GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/cpSdNAinMpYAAAPo\/budgets-are-moral-documents-broadband.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:17.47573%;top:-2.26537%;width:67.71845%;height:5.17799%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% \/ 6.25% 6.25% 6.25% 6.25%\" id=\"el-5935b050-8509-4de8-b156-8130063920b4\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1360887096774191% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Budget\"><\/span><span>Create a Budget<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"8ead05c9-8cfc-48de-9bff-e3e08a72d237\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-d6beef55-e506-48ff-a9b2-48d46b2b791b\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:48.22006%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.6711409395973155% 0.6711409395973155% 0.6711409395973155% 0.6711409395973155%\" id=\"el-bb4f3d24-f38f-4315-b06a-dc989ffa2241\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.10986328125% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.404531em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Textbooks are a significant expense for college education, and there are several ways to save money on them. You can buy used textbooks, rent textbooks, or purchase e-books. Make sure to compare prices and choose the option that best fits your budget.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-8824a46d-113f-4a91-b40b-a0ae6e5e20b4\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:105.94105%;height:100%;left:-2.97052%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-8824a46d-113f-4a91-b40b-a0ae6e5e20b4-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/W5XNVXuMcKIAAAAe\/station19-pruitt-arike-miller.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"Station19 Pruitt Arike Miller GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/W5XNVXuMcKIAAAPo\/station19-pruitt-arike-miller.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:17.47573%;top:-2.26537%;width:67.71845%;height:10.35599%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% \/ 3.125% 3.125% 3.125% 3.125%\" id=\"el-ceca3bab-199f-473b-9708-9a51eeb5b102\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1360887096774191% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Money_on_Textbooks\"><\/span><span>Save Money on Textbooks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"ba87350f-ffb9-4c48-8d6b-3f09e1e41d4f\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-e4012b41-e29c-4470-b08d-b253304d236e\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:48.22006%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.6711409395973155% 0.6711409395973155% 0.6711409395973155% 0.6711409395973155%\" id=\"el-703f3b6d-9701-48df-98f1-c68c225043da\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.10986328125% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.404531em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Community college is an excellent option for those who want to save money on college education. Community colleges offer lower tuition fees than four-year universities, and you can transfer credits to a four-year university to complete your degree.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-9dad830b-8336-4d61-8fe7-d635bb911fae\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:105.18433%;height:100%;left:-2.59216%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-9dad830b-8336-4d61-8fe7-d635bb911fae-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/pcYuKCUJ_V8AAAAe\/pose-happy.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"Pose Happy GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/pcYuKCUJ_V8AAAPo\/pose-happy.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:17.47573%;top:-2.26537%;width:67.71845%;height:10.35599%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% \/ 3.125% 3.125% 3.125% 3.125%\" id=\"el-6e6b5d68-bbe1-4cab-aea1-da3d5aee8af9\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1360887096774191% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Community_College\"><\/span><span>Consider Community College<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"51a1798c-4148-44d6-adde-0d2c1d65936f\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-91c98eb3-c25a-4f62-874c-0f1438bc8aaf\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:42.71845%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576% 0.7575757575757576%\" id=\"el-ffd007e4-dcc5-4e87-9bd5-558fea7f8657\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09667968749999978% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>Get a Part-Time Job: Getting a part-time job during college education can help you earn extra money and reduce your student loan debt. Look for job opportunities on campus or in your local community. Make sure to balance your work and studies to avoid impacting your academic performance.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:-5.09709%;top:8.09061%;width:112.86408%;height:44.49838%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-fd4ce4ab-0f02-4080-94ef-0f49e0de39d7\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:105.18433%;height:100%;left:-2.59216%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-video id=\"el-fd4ce4ab-0f02-4080-94ef-0f49e0de39d7-media\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" noaudio=\"noaudio\" poster=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/e89PjxW-PhEAAAAe\/most-people-kill-for-your-job-twenties.png\" layout=\"fill\" alt=\"Most People Kill For Your Job Twenties GIF\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/e89PjxW-PhEAAAPo\/most-people-kill-for-your-job-twenties.mp4\"\/><\/amp-video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:17.47573%;top:-2.26537%;width:67.71845%;height:5.17799%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% 0.7168458781362007% \/ 6.25% 6.25% 6.25% 6.25%\" id=\"el-81d1b2d3-4e1a-46b6-8f6b-244cc59ed3f3\">\n<h2 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.1360887096774191% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.436893em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_a_Part-Time_Job\"><\/span><span>Get a Part-Time Job<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"75090abe-d5c4-4947-a96d-f8bbbb599195\" auto-advance-after=\"7s\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#fff\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-40bd76dc-b23e-4ae9-bd6a-8a3c0a2942b2\">\n<div class=\"fill\" style=\"will-change:transform\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.8932%;top:55.50162%;width:77.6699%;height:46.60194%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.625% 0.625% 0.625% 0.625% \/ 0.6944444444444444% 0.6944444444444444% 0.6944444444444444% 0.6944444444444444%\" id=\"el-07f8c1a0-653e-46ec-8ce1-7d627493596b\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.087890625% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.323625em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span>College education is an investment in your future, and it is essential to plan and budget for it to avoid financial stress. Start early, set realistic goals, explore financial aid options, create a budget, save money on textbooks, consider community college, and get a part-time job. 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