Household Financial Basics: Education Planning
MGMT 833.693
This course focuses on planning for your child’s college education and is part of the Household Financial Basics Series in which our expert instructors help you understand the financial implications of running your household.
What you can learn.
- Gain an understanding of how to calculate the cost of the schools under consideration
- Develop a plan to help determine your ROI on the educational investment
- Learn about 526 plans and other ways to save for educational expenses
- Discover other saving options and how it can factor into the equation
About this course:
Planning for higher education is more than just getting accepted to the college of your choice. You should also be aware of your ROI on this important investment. Knowing your earning potential, various career options and the cost of the school can help to determine this ROI. This three-week course will take you through these items plus more that can help you make these financial decisions. We will go over 526 plans and discuss other ways to save for educational expenses. We will also discuss how much you need to save and the impacts grants, scholarships, FAFSA and attending community college can all have on your final decision.Corporate Education
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