3. Consider attending or taking classes at a community college.
At two-year public schools, tuition and fees averaged $3,860 for the 2022–2023 academic year, according to the Students can also save money while in high school by taking college classes through a state-run dual-enrollment program, which allows them to take college-level classes, often through a community college.While parents’ income and savings cover about 43% of college costs, according to, 11% is covered by student’s income and savings.
Contributing some of the student’s income may help cut college costs. Although keep in mind, in financial aid calculations, parents are expected to contribute a much lower percentage of their assets to college costs than students. So a part-time job could impact your student’s financial aid if they make above a certain amount.