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How to Legally Save Tens of Thousands on a College Education

As you probably know, the pursuit of knowledge, while invaluable, can be very costly, with tuition at some state and private universities now exceeding $100,000 for a four-year degree. This interesting YouTube video caught my attention because it claims a student can earn a four-year college degree for about $11 a day or $15,000, and it can be done while working part-time.

This 10-minute video explains some of the very logical, legitimate and smart ways anyone can accelerate their education track. What follows are four of the best solutions that can save you time and money, if you're motivated. Then, click on the video for the entire list.

  1. Taking night classes at a local community college while working during the day.
  2. Participating in a distance program, meaning taking classes at reduced rates via the Internet or mail.
  3. If you're motivate to attend an out-of-state school, establish residency first to secure lower tuition rates.
  4. Seeking an entity like the College Board offering tests that allow you to earn college credits without taking classes.
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BY Jburrs   
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Thank you for posting this article.  We have homeschooled for over 10 years having heard many of these 7 ways to avoid paying the retail cost of college.  I have shared this video with friends in hopes that they may begin this process earlier than we did, thus saving time and money.  Also, the best way to CLEP is after you've finished taking the course in high school while the information is still fresh.  You get college credit that you can bank until you use it.   I will be reseaching the website offered to glean more information to help with our 18 and 20 yr. old's college education.  Thanks again!
 
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BY rightstuff   
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Author of the Article [ Posted on March 20, 2007 ]
 
I personally know that this works.
I had delayed obtaining a degree for over 20 years.
When my son entered his Senior year of high school, I made it a goal to graduate with a 4 year degree by his June ceremony.
In 9 months I earned 115 credits for less than $7,000!
I matriculated with Charter Oak State College in CT (a very well regarded regionally accredited College that has been doing long distance learning since 1973).
I took CLEP, DSST and Excelsior Exams for much of my undergraduate requirements.
The more difficult upper level College classes were taken online with COSC as well as at Easten CT State College during Intersession breaks (3 classes which took 1 week during Xmas break, and 2 others during Winter and Summer break, running 3 - 6 weeks respectively).
I earned my BSBA in less than a year with a GPA of 3.9.
I am now enrolled in a MBA program at Plymouth State U of New Hampshire and their online program only costs $13K.
You can do it! Don't go into debt paying University / College President salaries of over $500K!
All the best to you. Jeff S.
This site is a bit dated, but it was absolutely helpful:
BAIN4WEEKS.com

 
            
 
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BY Stay at Home Mom of 6   
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Thank you for this informative video. We are struggling to get our third child through college now that I now longer work at the university where I received a tuition benefit for him. It looks like there is something here that should be useful. Thank you again.

 
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As Will Rogers suggested: "The fastest way to double your money, is to fold in in half and put it back in your pocket."

Thrift, savings, and frugality, go along way with compounded interest, starting early in life, and a diversified investment portfolio, to achieving financial goals.

In an age of massive consumer debt, perhaps this time honored advice falls on too many deaf ears, but there is no substitute for not spending beyond your means.

If you seek a LARGER life style, then you need to seek more revenue.

You all learned this lesson very early in life when you were taught CHECKERS (the board game, not the Dick Nixon politic speech about his Cocker Spaniel). 

Strive to never move you back pieces and keep them in reserve...invariably you will win on a process of elimination in the game.

 
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BY Russ Bianchi   
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[ Posted on February 03, 2007 ]
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As Will Rogers suggested: "The fastest way to double your money, is to fold in in half and put it back in your pocket."

Thrift, savings, and frugality, go along way with compounded interest, starting early in life, and a diversified investment portfolio, to achieving financial goals.

In an age of massive consumer debt, perhaps this time honored advice falls on too many deaf ears, but there is no substitute for not spending beyond your means.

If you seek a LARGER life style, then you need to seek more revenue.

You all learned this lesson very early in life when you were taught CHECKERS (the board game, not the Dick Nixon politic speech about his Cocker Spaniel). 

Strive to never move you back pieces and keep them in reserve...invariably you will win on a process of elimination in the game.
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