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ucation is an ex- How to curtail college costs
pensive investment,
costing many people strategies students can are another form of fi- costs, which out-of-state
as much as their employ to curtail college nancial aid. When part of a students who can’t com-
homes and far more than costs. work-study program, stu- mute to school must pay,
their vehicles. And the cost dents work part-time to can cost several thousand
of a college education only Investigate scholarship offset their college ex- dollars per year. If you can
continues to rise. programs penses. Jobs may be avail- find a school close to home
able on-campus or off- and commute to school,
According to the Na- Colleges and uni- campus, though ones that you can save a substantial
tional Center for Education versities offer schol- are on-campus may be amount of money.
Statistics, for the 2012- arships to incoming stu- more amenable to your
2013 academic year, the dents based on various class schedule. Be frugal with food
annual costs for undergrad- criteria. Start by speaking Food costs can quickly
uate tuition, room and with a school guidance Metro Creative Connection Stick closer to home
board were estimated at counselor about available Scholarships, grants and work-study programs are a few ways to Many students dream of add up if you frequently
$15,000 for public schools scholarships. Consult keep college costs down. dine out. College towns
and between $23,000 and directly with the schools attending college away have a number of attrac-
$39,000 for private in- where you plan to apply Explore academic grants grants than academic per- from home and immersing tions and eateries, and it’s SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
stitutions, whether they for admission. You may Grants are another form formance. Public and pri- themselves in a new envi- easy to succumb to the
were for-profit or nonprof- find that they offer schol- vate organizations, profes- ronment — including dorm draw and convenience of
it. arships based on academ- of financial assistance for sional associations, the life. However, attending takeout or sit-down meals
ic merit, extracurricular students to explore. Unlike government, and even school close to home can at a restaurant. Limit din-
Few students are able to activities or athletics. You scholarships, which are schools sponsor various drastically reduce the cost ing out to special occasions
fund their schooling out- also can do a search on- awarded based on merit, types of grants. of pursuing your degree. At and try to stick to dining
right, which means they line. Scholarships.com, grants are not tied to a public universities, tuition halls or meals you prepare
must seek ways to finance for example, enables you specific list of criteria that Sign up for work-study costs for in-state students yourself to reduce food
their educations. The fol- to find available money to must be met. Financial programs are typically a lot less than costs.
lowing are a handful of pay for college. need is often given greater the costs for out-of-state
weight when awarding Work-study programs students. Room and board Metro Creative
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pensive investment,
costing many people strategies students can are another form of fi- costs, which out-of-state
as much as their employ to curtail college nancial aid. When part of a students who can’t com-
homes and far more than costs. work-study program, stu- mute to school must pay,
their vehicles. And the cost dents work part-time to can cost several thousand
of a college education only Investigate scholarship offset their college ex- dollars per year. If you can
continues to rise. programs penses. Jobs may be avail- find a school close to home
able on-campus or off- and commute to school,
According to the Na- Colleges and uni- campus, though ones that you can save a substantial
tional Center for Education versities offer schol- are on-campus may be amount of money.
Statistics, for the 2012- arships to incoming stu- more amenable to your
2013 academic year, the dents based on various class schedule. Be frugal with food
annual costs for undergrad- criteria. Start by speaking Food costs can quickly
uate tuition, room and with a school guidance Metro Creative Connection Stick closer to home
board were estimated at counselor about available Scholarships, grants and work-study programs are a few ways to Many students dream of add up if you frequently
$15,000 for public schools scholarships. Consult keep college costs down. dine out. College towns
and between $23,000 and directly with the schools attending college away have a number of attrac-
$39,000 for private in- where you plan to apply Explore academic grants grants than academic per- from home and immersing tions and eateries, and it’s SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
stitutions, whether they for admission. You may Grants are another form formance. Public and pri- themselves in a new envi- easy to succumb to the
were for-profit or nonprof- find that they offer schol- vate organizations, profes- ronment — including dorm draw and convenience of
it. arships based on academ- of financial assistance for sional associations, the life. However, attending takeout or sit-down meals
ic merit, extracurricular students to explore. Unlike government, and even school close to home can at a restaurant. Limit din-
Few students are able to activities or athletics. You scholarships, which are schools sponsor various drastically reduce the cost ing out to special occasions
fund their schooling out- also can do a search on- awarded based on merit, types of grants. of pursuing your degree. At and try to stick to dining
right, which means they line. Scholarships.com, grants are not tied to a public universities, tuition halls or meals you prepare
must seek ways to finance for example, enables you specific list of criteria that Sign up for work-study costs for in-state students yourself to reduce food
their educations. The fol- to find available money to must be met. Financial programs are typically a lot less than costs.
lowing are a handful of pay for college. need is often given greater the costs for out-of-state
weight when awarding Work-study programs students. Room and board Metro Creative
Connection
96% of Diocesan Catholic Schools Provide a Superior
Catholic Academic Experience…
School
Graduates Faith, Service and Academic Excellence
Attend College!
For generations, Catholic schools have Schedule a tour today! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016
provided the educational foundation that
students need to succeed from pre-k through Allentown Central Catholic High School
college. Catholic schools also provide 301 North Fourth Street, Allentown
individualized attention and more www.acchs.info • 610-437-4601
extracurricular and leadership opportunities.
Bethlehem Catholic High School
To learn more about what Catholic 2133 Madison Ave., Bethlehem
Schools have to offer, visit a Catholic www.bethlehemcatholichs.org • 610-866-0791
elementary or high school. You can
find a complete school listing at Notre Dame High School
http://www.allentowndiocese.org/ 3417 Church Road, Easton
catholic-education/ www.ndcrusaders.org • 610-868-1431
Tuition Transfer Grants Up to $3,000 • Financial Aid Available
Academic Success • Catholic Values • All Faiths Welcome
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