Author : Dave Poon
One of the phrases that parents dread the most is this: college money. As
soon as their child is born, parents tend to think about the future and
actually make plans for their kids.They instinctively think of a profession that they want their children to
have in the future: some want their kids to be the next Bill Gates, a
big-company CEO or a world famous surgeon.As a student, you have to do your part in saving up for your own college
fund as early as you can, even if your family is well-off. Getting a college
degree costs a lot and graduating would be more of an accomplishment if
you know that you have contributed your share in your education costs.Before filling up those college application forms and constructing your
essays, take a look at these ways on how you can save up for your college
money:1. Start early.A college degree is very important. You may look at it from an emotional or
a practical view, but in the end, you can still say that a college education
reaps more benefits than being just out of high school.Depending on whether you were sent you to a private or public school, your
parents would more or less have an idea about the costs of your going to
college.As a student, you need to work with your parents in saving up early.Use summer vacations as an opportunity to start saving up for your college
fund. Allot a part of your earnings as college money and make sure that you
do not tap into it for any other purposes.2. Be creative in tapping your resources.Use special occasions like your birthday or Christmas to add funds for your
college tuition. On your birthday, ask a close relative to contribute to
your college money instead of giving you other gift items.If you cannot do this yourself, your mom or dad should be more than happy to
ask your relatives – grandparents, aunts and uncles - to consider as a
Christmas or birthday gift a contribution for your college funds.Do for yourself the household chores that your mom or a neighbor would
usually pay for – like mowing the lawn, cleaning the attic or garage or
doing painting jobs. Save a part of this money for your college tuition.You can even use a coin bank to save up. Every cent would help – just make
sure to resist the temptation of breaking your piggy bank before you need
to.Part of your monthly allowance from your parents is another resource that
you can tap into.3. Work with your parents in planning for your college money.In the end, majority of your college money will come from your parents. Show
them that you are responsible enough to take part in the decisions regarding
your education.Ask them to explain to you the plan that they have as well as investments
that they made for your college money. After all, it is your education - and
your future - that they are investing for.Dave Poon is an accomplished writer who specializes in
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