Have you checked the price of college lately? It can be serious sticker shock. According to educationdata.org, it costs more than $100,000 for an in-state school, and more than $220,000 for a private university. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, it’s never too late to start planning. Raising Me host Adrienne Stein and the Manager of College Access and Outreach at FAME talk about where to start, even if you already have a high schooler, and why even small amounts can make a big difference.

About the guest:

Mila Tappan is the Manager of College Access and Outreach at the Finance Authority of Maine. Our team at FAME helps people figure out how to plan and pay for higher education. Prior to coming to FAME in 2008, Mila worked as an Associate Director of Financial Aid at the University of Maine for 16 years. Mila is also the mother of two young men, Alex and Noah, who are 28 and 23. They navigated this college-saving journey firsthand, which she said was very different than doing it for work.

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