Less Common Ways to Pay for College

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Lending an Ear

A weekly guide to financing college.

June 9, 2024

Can You Pay for College With a Credit Card?

If the tuition bill arrives and there's still a balance after loans, grants, and scholarships, you may be tempted to pay with a credit card. Parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group weigh in on whether it's a good idea HERE.

Inventive Ways to Save Money for College

When it comes to paying for college, parents can get pretty creative. Read what some families are doing to fund their student's education HERE.

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Got Questions About Paying for College?

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ever-changing world of college admissions and financing.

Lending an Ear is written & edited by Becca Blauch.

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