Being involved in the education space as the College Sage, I enjoy meeting individuals trying to make a difference in the SC education sphere. I myself, along with two other colleagues Sue Woods and Cindy Smithy, dedicate hours every week trying to help children in the lowest income families within the Charleston community make their way to college.  And while we help them keep on track through high school and apply as strong as they can, our celebration of the acceptances is quickly met with a rush of financial anxiety. Now they are in – but how in the world do we find enough money for them to attend?

With total Cost of Attendance at some private universities now breaking through the $70,000 level, parents are often understandably exasperated by the prospects of paying for college. This blog post explores options if your child is hoping for an out-of-state college experience.