David Bakke is a contributor for MoneyCrashers.com, where he shares tips for college students and parents to finance their education and find ways to save.
It’s a fact that the number of nontraditional students attending college is on the rise. A survey conducted by US News and World Report showed that college attendance by students aged 40 to 64 increased by almost 20 percent in the last decade. What may be most impressive about this statistic is how much harder it is for older students to invest time and money in a college education. After all, there are mortgages to be paid, children to be cared for, and retirements to be funded.
Going back to college can involve some difficult choices and major sacrifices. But regardless of why you’re returning to academia, it’s often worth it. Here are four ways you can save money to pay for tuition…
