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Nancy Du
Nancy Du
Ashford Advisors Financial Advisor
https://www.ashfordadvisors.net/team/nancy-du

Nancy Du is a certified financial planner who works with individuals and couples age 55 and older—those who are preparing for retirement or already living it. For her, financial planning isn’t about chasing the highest return. It’s about helping people use money as a tool to create freedom, peace of mind, and a fulfilling next chapter.

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Estimating the Cost of College

Investment Read Time: 2 min

It doesn’t take a degree in finance to see that the cost of college continues to rise.

In its 2023 report, the College Board showed that in-state tuition and fees at private non-profit four-year institutions increased by 5% in inflation-adjusted dollars between the 2013-14 and 2023-24 school years.1

For many families, the lion’s share of education costs falls on the parents and, in some cases, the grandparents. Families rely on a combination of scholarships, grants, financial aid, part-time jobs, and parental contributions to help cover the cost. There are also a number of resources that can help individuals prepare for college, such as the College Board website and the government student aid website.

If your child is approaching college age, a good first step is estimating the potential costs. The accompanying chart can help you get a better idea about the cost of college.

1. CollegeBoard.org, November 2023

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