Why college is so costly1 of 7Today's college prices will seem cheap when compared to tomorrow's. Still, they're rising at alarming rates -- far faster than inflation. Several in-state public schools have recently increased tuition costs. As an example, the University of California announced a tuition price increase of 9.6 percent -- on top of an already approved 8 percent increase -- beginning this fall.Even at low-tuition schools, college costs soar when students add an extra year, lose a scholarship or experience a dramatic change in their financial situation. Bankrate presents six reasons why college is costly and, more importantly, what you can do to fight it. Related Articles:10 best colleges for the moneyCollege timeline for seniors10 ways to land college aid11 associate degree jobsRelated Links:Too much college debt?Three-year college degreeCollege aid for middle classWhat's not in an award letter advertisement
Today's college prices will seem cheap when compared to tomorrow's. Still, they're rising at alarming rates -- far faster than inflation. Several in-state public schools have recently increased tuition costs. As an example, the University of California announced a tuition price increase of 9.6 percent -- on top of an already approved 8 percent increase -- beginning this fall.
Even at low-tuition schools, college costs soar when students add an extra year, lose a scholarship or experience a dramatic change in their financial situation. Bankrate presents six reasons why college is costly and, more importantly, what you can do to fight it.
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