How To Decrease Tuition Costs For College


by Theresa Johnson - Date: 2006-12-17 - Word Count: 301 Share This!

As an alumnus of a private college in Chicago I am fully aware of the cost to attend college. Many of the students I come in contact with complain that tuition is too high. I have seen many of their financial plans. Many are required to pay $500-$3000 per month in order to continue their studies. Some have no choice but to drop out because they are unable to pay.

1. Consider going to a community college

As a 1989 high school graduate I knew I wasn't ready for college. My parents were unable to afford the high cost of college tuition so I decided to attend a junior college. Since my income was next to nothing and I was living on my own I qualified for every grant available.

2. Consider a part-time job

This is a great way to offset the cost of your tuition while obtaining experience. There are a number of resources you can use to obtain a part-time job to help pay a for a portion of your college tuition. Visit http://www.monster.com, http://www.craigslist.com or http://www.careerbuilder.com to locate part-time employment in your area. There are also organizations which will assist you in finding employment.

Jobs for Youth is a non-profit organization which assist individuals in obtaining the skills necessary in order to find employment. Residents of Chicago can visit http://www.jfychicago.org/ for more information.

3. Find a job that offers tuition reimbursement

Most employers offer tuition reimbursement to their employees as a perk or incentive. Typically you are required to complete one year or more of employment before you are able to utilize tuition reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement usually cover between 50-100% of your tuition costs and books. Some employers require that you continue to work for at least 1-2 years after graduation. You also must keep a certain grade point average in order to continue receiving tuition reimbursement.


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Theresa Johnson has worked as Career Services Advisor for a private institution for over 5 years; assisting more than 250 individuals in finding full-time employment. Visit http://www.build-a-career.com for more information on career resources tips.

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