Tagged: "in-state"

August 23, 2011

The Strategy of Applying to Out-of-State Colleges: Hits and Misses

Applying to an out-of-state public university can be a good admissions strategy. However, it may not be the smartest financial move.

November 18, 2008

Ten College Planning Tips For Tough Economic Times

I’ve received a number of questions from readers, clients, and friends about how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid process in tough economic times.  By far the biggest worry on everyone’s mind is finding the resources to pay for college. In some ways we have a perfect storm a-brewing.  As personal savings and [...]

November 17, 2008

College Shopping Tips: When Out-of-State is Cheaper than In-State Tuition

The financial downturn has high school seniors and their parents running scared.  How can we reduce costs?  How can we get the best deal? The conventional wisdom says that an in-state college is the cheapest option.  As with most conventional wisdom, this assumption is wrong. Let’s compare costs for a Colorado student considering majoring in [...]