tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506787397667433438.post8384353909074921642..comments2023-12-26T23:55:15.983-08:00Comments on Family Finance Favs: Start the College Affordability Talk By 9th GradeBill Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18111536057225186993noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506787397667433438.post-48150328367006290492016-06-05T10:53:07.366-07:002016-06-05T10:53:07.366-07:00I agree Rocky that with enough information, planni...I agree Rocky that with enough information, planning, determination, and flexibility, parents and kids can work together to find very affordable routes for an excellent college education. I think the route through community college and onto a university is often overlooked. The introductory level courses are often just as good at either place but way more affordable at community college. You just have to do some advance research to make sure the units are transferrable.Bill Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18111536057225186993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506787397667433438.post-31996991759067127632016-06-05T10:16:42.514-07:002016-06-05T10:16:42.514-07:00I have been telling my kids since they were young,...I have been telling my kids since they were young, you need to go to college, and if you are smart enough to go to college you can be smart enough to figure out how to pay for it without loans and your parents! People need to really reconsider the value of college and how to go through college without a massive bill. Good grades and strong SAT scores help to get merit scholarships.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982727221822367878noreply@blogger.com