13. In the last five years, the cost of tuition
has risen over 15%.
14. If tuition continues to increase at this
rate, by 2046 tuition could be as much
$95,716 per year.
$95,716
$83,268
$72,407
$62,963
$54,751
$47,610
2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 2046
40. Financing your Future
Choose Make sure your
the right paying for a degree
major that will get you a job.
41. Top 10 “Worthless” Majors:
1. Religion
Choose 2. Film
the right 3. Latin
major 4. English Literature
5. Dance
6. Communications
7. Music Therapy
8. American Studies
9. Philosophy
10. Art History
42. Top 10 Majors for 2012:
1. Chemical Engineering
Choose 2. Computer Engineering
the right 3. Electrical Engineering
major 4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Computer Science
6. Accounting
7. Economics/Finance
8. Civil Engineering
9. Business Administration
10. Marketing
43. Financing your Future
Borrow Don’t take out
what you $150,000 for a degree
can pay that will only make
you $30,000 a year.
44. Financing your Future
Borrow No more than 10%
what you of your gross
can pay monthly income
should be devoted
to repaying your
student loans.
45. Financing your Future
Save
Save your money
money ahead of time for
college, so that you
don’t have to borrow.
46. Financing your Future
By borrowing $10,000
Save less, on a $30,000
money
loan will save you
$4,559 in interest over
ten years.
47. Financing your Future
Make sure to apply for
Save financial
money
aid, scholarships, and
grants to help you pay
for college.
49. CollegeBoard’s Easy Financial Planning
1
Step
Find out what college will
cost. Be sure to include
the cost of living.
50. CollegeBoard’s Easy Financial Planning
1 2
Step Step
Use a college calculator to see if you
are saving enough. One can be found
at collegeboard.org.
52. CollegeBoard’s Easy Financial Planning
1 2
Step Step
Step
3
Step
4
Step
Search for scholarships and
grants. These are the best
types of aid since they don’t
have to be paid back.
54. CollegeBoard’s Easy Financial Planning
1 2
Step Step
Step
3
Step
4
5 Step
Step
6
Step
Each college gives aid differently. Compare
your aid awards at your top choices
55. CollegeBoard’s Easy Financial Planning
1 2
Step Step
Step
3
Step
4
5 Step
Step
If you still need additional money for
school, research loans that would need
6 to be taken out.
Step
7
Step
56.
57. References
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