You're Not The Boss Of Me

If you are the parent of a college-bound student, then right about now you have a pretty good idea of what college will cost you over the next four years. Most will spend about $100,000 in that time period and the less money you borrow through private loans the better. Make sure you fill out your Fafsa form at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . Don't be afraid of it, it's not that difficult to fill out and the directions are given there, step by step. Also, start researching college scholarship money right now. You can do this by going to http://www.fastweb.com , which is a website sponsored by http://www.monster.com . Here you will find the most up-to-date information about scholarships that can help you offset the cost of college for your child.