The cost of education is on the rise. States are spending less on higher education, forcing colleges and universities to pass the extra costs onto students. Tuition and fees have nearly doubled at some institutions, and theres no relief in sight. Thats the bad news. The good news is that there are several ways to help allay the rising cost of college. Here they are, in no particular order.
Accelerate Your Degree
Essentially, accelerating your degree means cramming a semesters worth of material into a six-or eight week session. Many schools are now offering these accelerated sessions, and while classes can be intense, the benefits are that they allow you to take classes more quickly and thereby move up your graduation date. By accelerating your degree, you spend less time in college and can start your career sooner, which saves you time and money. In addition to these accelerated sessions, you should also consider summer school or evening classes, which are often cheaper than regular classes and which also speed up the learning process.
Become a Transfer Student
One of the best kept secrets in higher education is that of transferring. The idea here is...