College costs have skyrocketed over the last several years.  So unless you want to graduate with crippling debt, you’ll need a college job. Ideally you would spend four years with no obligation other than to study (and party) but not working while in college is not possible for many of us.

Thomas is our resident college expert and his first suggestion is to carefully consider the cost of your chosen college.  It’s not longer realistic to attend the best college you can get into.  Not if that college is tens of thousands of dollars more expensive than a second tier choice.

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Show Notes

College Info Geek:  Thomas's site to help you get the most from your college experience.

Debt Free College Grad:  Our episode on paying for college with grants and scholarships.

Shanice Miller:  Thomas's interview with the debt-free college grad.

Earnest:  If you already have student debt, Earnest can help you refinance.

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