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The one-page tuition checklist
Every step from first research to comparing offers.
Small savings, real impact
Simple ways to set money aside for books.
Build a first-semester budget
Start with fixed costs, then the rest.
Watch the mail in spring
Aid offers arrive. Compare them side by side.
Cut book costs
Rent, borrow, or buy used editions.
Keep one folder
Store tax forms and award letters together.
Count transportation
Commuting is part of cost of attendance.
Plan meals on a budget
A weekly list keeps food costs steady.
Start scholarship essays early
Drafts get better with time.
Visit the aid office
Questions are easier in person.
Map your deadlines
One planner, every due date.