Single Parents and the College Financial Crunch

Posted: 26-01-2006 | Views: 0 Author: Dale Clifton The price of gas and college continue to go up, up and
up. The cost of college and university attendance is
twice as expensive as eight years ago. Gas prices may
ease, but financial experts are not predicting any
drop in college expenses within the foreseeable future.

Congress is cutting back on loans and government
sponsored scholarships. Industry has also cut back on
the amount of scholarship dollars.

We hear a lot of talk about dead beat moms and dads
who won't pay child support even when they can afford
it. They run and hide, change their names and get new
social security numbers. Some even cross the border.
Then they get lost in the system, sometimes forever.
Expect them to help with college forget it! And, this
year, every college student will graduate owing an
average of $23,841. In four years the amount is
expected to be well over $30,000.

Do not despair single parent. Whether you have
lost your spouse through sickness, divorce, accident
or? You do have options, but do not "put off"
discussing college with your student. Do it now!
Find out if he/she has college on the mind. Is there
a particular institution? What are they interested
in studying? They may not know right now. Have they
thought about the reality of college costs? How do
they think it will be paid? Who will pick up the
bill? What is a single parent, you, supposed to
do? What are your alternatives?

First, realize that your child may not be interested
in college right now. But, many students change their
minds at the last minute. In fact, almost 81% of all
students, who claim no university interest, change
their minds as high school seniors. You cannot
afford to take a chance. Don't wait. Have that
conversation now!

Start in middle school/junior high talking about the
importance of college. Send away for college
literature, and leave it in conspicuous places around
the house. Have relatives orfriends discuss their
college experiences in front of your child. Take
short visits on the weekend to the college or
university in your area. Make sure to visit the
canteen and order a sandwich. Go to the campus
bookstore. Get some souvenirs to take home. Mention
the importance of grades.

Encourage the college spirit by supporting teams in
person or on television. Stress the value of college
scholarships in money as well as prestige. Get active.

Start accumulating books, magazine and newspaper
articles on scholarships. And, check out local
libraries for scholarship materials.

Even with government and business cutbacks, there are
still billions of scholarship dollars out there. Your
student can win with support and encouragement. Become
a promoter and persuade the whole family to "CATCH
SCHOLARSHIP FEVER." You can do it. Your student can
do it. You know you can, and the financial reward can
result in thousands of dollars.

Remember, the scholarship effort is truly a family
affair, and everything in life is a decision. Make
the right one today for your scholarship success.

©2006 The Scholarship Doctor, Dale Clifton is an
educational consultant and an expert at helping
families win college scholarships. To learn more
about planning to win scholarships visit:
http://ScholarshipDoctor.com

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