It’s hard to say exactly why college can be expensive. It could be the increasing number of students looking to go to college each year, rising costs in general or widely available financial aid for students. Not all colleges are as expensive as others, and many do offer generous financial aid for students. Don’t get discouraged by the high stickers prices, in many cases, after your receive financial aid your actual cost to attend can be far less than the originally listed cost of attendance. Just keep your budget and financial situation in mind when deciding where to attend.
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