Cutting education costs

Do you have a student starting in college this year? If so, you've probably already had that shell-shock moment when you start adding up the costs that go beyond tuition and room and board. Welcome to my world! Both of my children have finished college and one is going back for more. The costs don't stop just because it's the second time around. The Texas Society of CPAs gets us started with some excellent tips for cutting costs [1], but I'll bet you've got a few of your own to add. Click the Comment option and share your ideas for sending children to college on a budget.