10 tips to help cover tuition costs

The start of the fall semester for colleges around the country is here, and many families have felt the shock of those first tuition bills, and some may be wondering how they will continue to finance a higher education in such a tough economy. Here are some tips on determining the best way to cover the costs of college from Kevin Walker, CEO of Newton-based student loan research site SimpleTuition.com , and officials from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) .
The start of the fall semester for colleges around the country is here, and many families have felt the shock of those first tuition bills, and some may be wondering how they will continue to finance a higher education in such a tough economy.

Here are some tips on determining the best way to cover the costs of college from Kevin Walker, CEO of Newton-based student loan research site SimpleTuition.com, and officials from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA).
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