Do you have a high schooler who is planning for college? Are you wondering how and what you might pay for college? As you begin your search, you might be surprised by the price of college today. Why is college so expensive? What factors have contributed to increasing college tuition? And what do we need to watch for as we navigate the plethora of college options, the numerous price-related factors in choosing a college, and the emotions that arise throughout the process?

 

Ron Lieber, the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times, joins Marti and Erin to discuss his latest book, The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make. He shares insights on the many options for post-secondary education and demystifies the often-confusing world of college finances. Learn what to look for in a college, gain clarity on merit aid, and walk away with a better understanding of the benefits of a gap year. If you have children who are planning to go to college, even if that is years away, you won’t want to miss this episode!

 

HOW CAN WE SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RISING PRICE OF COLLEGE?

What might you say to your eighth grader to help them prepare for college and the expenses associated with secondary education? What were you most surprised about when it comes to the rising cost of college? How will you be mindful of your emotions, especially the fear, guilt, and “snobbery” that Ron Lieber discusses, as you and your teen consider the right college choice?

 

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHOOSING AND PAYING FOR COLLEGE?

❉ FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE: TIPS FOR SUCCESS AND SATISFACTION IN HIGHER ED. Finding the right college can feel overwhelming. Tune in as Mary Hill, Director of College Counseling and Academic Planning at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, addresses many common questions about finding the right college in this informative and important discussion.

 

❉ HOW COLLEGE MAKES OR BREAKS US: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR PAUL TOUGH ON HOW YOUNG AMERICANS NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX PROCESSES OF APPLYING FOR AND ATTENDING COLLEGE AND MOVING ON TO SUCCESSFUL ADULT LIVES. Best-selling author Paul Tough spent six years exploring colleges in 21 states. He interviewed faculty, SAT tutors and students from all walks of life, concluding that higher education as an engine of social mobility is breaking down. He joins Marti & Erin to discuss what he learned and to offer action steps for college admissions, alumni, and public officials who make decisions on higher education funding.