(BPT) - As your child prepares to say goodbye to high school and hello to college, you probably have a lot on your mind — including concerns about paying for their higher education. While it's an exciting time for your family, it can also be stressful, especially financially.
In a recent survey from College Ave, nearly 90% of parents said that they help or plan to help their child pay for college, and over two-thirds were confident they had a good financial plan. Parents were most commonly using their income and savings to help fund their child's education, along with grants and scholarships through the financial package offered by their child's school.
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