This is on the money. Your life, your future. We begin with the cost of college. Most graduating High School Seniors have picked the school theyll attend this fall. But paying for that education can be a tough lesson in and of itself. Thats this weeks cover story. The price of admission. The cost of Higher Education keeps getting higher. The average tuition alone at a private university exceeds 33,000 a year. And one years tuition at a Public College is nearly 10,000. And thats not even counting room and board which adds another 10,000 to 12,000 per year no matter what school you choose. Tuition and fees have gone up faster than health care costs, new homes and overall inflation. College is a mandatory step if you really want to be a success. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this year launched a Program Providing Free Public School tuition for middle class families. Just two other states, tennessee and oregon, have similar scholarship programs. According at a time college board, twothird
College. Most graduating High School Seniors have picked the school theyll attend this fall. But paying for that education can be a tough lesson in and of itself. Thats this weeks cover story. The price of admission. The average tuition alone at a private university exceeds 33,000 a year. And one years tuition at a Public College is nearly 10,000. And thats not even counting room and board which adds another 10 to 12,000 per year no matter which school you choose. Tuition and fees have gone up faster than health care costs, new homes and overall inflation. College is a mandatory step if you really want to be a success. Andrew cuomo launched a Program Providing Free Public School tuition for middle class families. Just two other states, tennessee and oregon, have similar scholarship twothirds of students get college aid or scholarship thats dont have to be repaid. The average grant is 8,500. But that covers just part of the cost. Student loan debt is rising faster than credit card and a
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Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by fathom travel. Carnival corporations small ship line. Offering seven day cruises to three citiesn cuba. Exploring the culture, cuisine and Historic Sites through its people. More at fathom. Org. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Supported by the rockefeller foundation. Promoting the wellbeing of humanity around the world by building resilience and inclusive economies. More at rockefellerfoundation. Org Carnegie Corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your p