00:00The average cost of college in the United States is a little more than $36,000 per student per year,
00:06including books, supplies, and daily living expenses, according to a study by Education Data Initiative.
00:12We've gathered some suggestions from the pros on how to cut costs and help maintain a plan for this expensive
00:19step in your child's life.
00:20A financial advisor tells HuffPost that it's never too early to start saving.
00:25You can open a 529 investment account for your kid, which helps many families save for qualified education expenses.
00:32An expert tells the site that it's also okay to consider alternate pathways to a bachelor's degree.
00:38One way to save money is to have your child complete two years at community college before transferring to a
00:44program that offers a four-year degree.
00:47EducationPlanner.org says you should avoid buying new textbooks.
00:50The site also suggests that your kid earns money while in school by looking into work-study employment, becoming a
00:57resident advisor, or getting a part-time job.
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