5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT INCREASE THE COST OF COLLEGE

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The cost of college is not declining. This is well-known. And with the constant reminder that student loan debt is getting out of hand, parents and students are trying to find ways to make higher education more affordable.

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Even so, some families may not even realize that they are voluntarily increasing their expenses. Here are 5 of the most common mistakes that make college more expensive.

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