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$$$$ For College
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on August 7, 2009
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Wondering if any mamas have been saving for college? Have a 13 year old and 8 year old and back in the younger days we pretty much lived paycheck to paycheck. Well b...
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- Don't waste time, start saving now. The idea of going to college or not is not an option at this house. We set up the college fund for our 14 yr old as soon as she...
- It's definitely a good idea to start saving--and researching--now. There is a HUGE range in how much college can cost, and also in how one can pay for it. Almost all...
- Yes, start saving and setting up accounts NOW. I'm not sure what is presently available but check into state programs. We did the Texas Tomorrow fund and it truly he...
Paying for Child's College Tuition?
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on November 21, 2010
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Another question on here (about size of family) got me thinking about what the "norm" is for college and children paying these days? I know that every family handles i...
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- My parents paid for both my college education and my brother's 100% and it did not cause us to take it any less seriously. Maybe it's more about the values you instil...
- We're in kind of an odd boat, because we homeschool. In our state it's FREE for highschool students to take as many college courses as they wish (in our state it's cal...
- People have a lot of different views on this topic. You have to do what you feel is right for your family. My husband and I feel it is our parental obligation to g...
Who Pays for College...?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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Are we as parents obligated/responsible for paying for our kids college? In a perfect world we would all have started a college fund when they were babies and at coll...
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- This came up a couple of months back and I was absolutely in the minority that we take responsibility for our only daughter's education (plus braces, medical care, spo...
- In a perfect world I would gladly pay for college for the kids. In the real world they are going to have to apply for scholarships, get awards for sports or some other...
- If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. I think it's pretty passive aggressive for you to tell your son "I'll help you when I can." I understand your f...
College Transfer
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on October 21, 2009
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My step-son met his girlfriend over this past summer just before going off to college. This is his first love and now he wants to transfer to the college that his gir...
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- Agreed. Teach him now to stick to his plans. If he transfers, he loses the time he's already put in, possibilities for scholarships, may have to spend MORE time in c...
- Your step-son is an adult. I think it is a stupid idea and I most certainly would not be paying the additional cost of tuition, but it would be his choice. However...
- well, of course it's a lousy idea and of course he should stay put. and of course young love does not take adult sensibilities into account. 'had she affections and wa...
Help in Paying for College for My Daughter..
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on April 18, 2008
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She wants to start college in the Fall 2008 and is wanting to Major in Veterinarian and Culinary. I live paycheck by paycheck. Is there any help out there for her? I r...
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- Try looking for PELL grants and other type grants. My son's girlfriend wanted to go to Veterinarian school, but they are soooo back loaded that she will not be able t...
- I've heard people talk about: www.scholarshipcoach.com I've never used it, but heard good things about it.
- My daughter came home in eighth grade telling me that the guidance counselor at school had said she ought to be tested for ADHD. No way! She might have been obsessive-...
College Advice
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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Hey Mamas, I have a senior in high school who will be attending college in the fall in a town about 3 hours south. I need to know from moms who have children in colle...
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- For buying things for a dorm room, you can go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and purchase what you need ahead of time. If there is a BB&B in the town (or a town close by) whe...
- These moms have given some great advice here! I'm a professor at a major university, and I have a son in college at a different university. Here are a few things I'd l...
- Wow, so many things I wish I had done differently but these are the ones that stand out: 1) I wish I had gone to a local Jr. College first to get my feet wet and no...
College Funds
Asked by O. from Dallas
on November 10, 2010
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there are so many companies offering you to start safing for your kid's future college education. which one do you find more reliable? thank you
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- None of them. Invest their "college fund" in the same place you invest all of your other savings/retirement - this will give you the most flexibility for your future. ...
- Check out Dave Ramsey's website. He has great suggestions for things like this. He also has a book called the "The Total Money Makeover" and it tells you why or why no...
- I second the DaveRamsey book "The Total Money Makeover". I picked mine up from the library and literally haven't been able to put it down! He has a complete section ta...
College Kids
Asked by M.M. from Houston
on February 9, 2011
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My daughter has failed all but 4 classes she has taken in her 2 years at college. she thinks she can wipe the slate clean and apply as a new freshman at a new school ...
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- Hi Mellisa. I have to wonder why she is failing her courses. Maybe she isn't applying herself or she just is not ready to continue. It is too costly to continue on thi...
- The only way this happens is if she doesn't try to transfer any credits from the old school, which means she will have to retake them at the new college. That can get...
- How did she do in High School? Was she a strong student? Is this something out of the ordinary for her to make failing or low grades in her basic classes? Does she rea...
College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
Teenagers in College
Asked by C.N. from Honolulu
on April 1, 2008
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I have a freshman in college who always has been a good student, 3.0 average. Now in college she does not seem to be progressing like we thought. She goes to school ...
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- Hi C. I have a daughter in her second year of college and I felt the same way you did when she was a freshman. I had to evaluate a lot of things. She was very intelli...
- It sounds like you are a great mom, with lots of compassion and respect for your children, and their needs. College is very different from high school, and many fresh...
- I was the same way when I first went to college. All of a sudden I had freedom I wasn't use to and a lot of new distractions that came with being on a college campus....
