Can you think of any other product that is marketed as an investment for which people will shell out six figures with no guarantee of anything -- and absolutely no recourse if the product (education) does produce the intended result (a well-paying job)? For some students, sticking to a budget can be more daunting than finals. But it doesn't have to be this way if you discuss the basics, establish guidelines and schedule monthly checkups. There's no reason you and your student can't swap spread sheets via e-mail once a month. Start with the basics when drafting a budget in order to prevent or use those payday loans for bad credit just in emergency cases. Sharpen a pencil with your student and define the monthly cost of a college education. Include the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, utilities, transportation, food and extra-curricular activities. Urge your student to buy used books and scrimp whenever possible.
ViktoriaS May 27, 2011
at 2:42am
Can you think of any other product that is marketed as an investment for which people will shell out six figures with no guarantee of anything -- and absolutely no recourse if the product (education) does produce the intended result (a well-paying job)? For some students, sticking to a budget can be more daunting than finals. But it doesn't have to be this way if you discuss the basics, establish guidelines and schedule monthly checkups. There's no reason you and your student can't swap spread sheets via e-mail once a month. Start with the basics when drafting a budget in order to prevent or use those payday loans for bad credit just in emergency cases. Sharpen a pencil with your student and define the monthly cost of a college education. Include the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, utilities, transportation, food and extra-curricular activities. Urge your student to buy used books and scrimp whenever possible.