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Natalie
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How much is it typically to go to a state university?
How much is it typically to go to a state university? For Elementary teacher courses. Specifically Minnesota and Colorado.
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Maria Saladin Rivera
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Hi Natalie,
Just like you, my son and I majored in education. He is a freshman, so I have a good ideas about costs for state colleges near me. As others have mentioned, cost is not only tuition, other fees are added. It was an easy decision for us for my son to go to a state college because it was al leas $15,000 - $20,000 less than private school. Thankfully, we have some good state options. Several colleges wanted him to dorm his freshman year, but we applied for an exemption and it was approved because we live less than an hour away from campus.
We purchased a used car to offset dorm and meal cost.
Books are around $600 a semester, plus tuition ($11,000 a year). He received 2 partial scholarships and a small student loan. He's started working partimen at McDonald's and he'll get another partial scholarship.
If you go to a state university near you, there might be additional scholarships and tuition is found online. If you go to a university out-of state, it'll cost more, but less than a private university.
Ask for an appointment with a financial aid counselor or admissions counselor so that you get all the right information for the colleges you are considering.
Some of my son's friends went to a 2-year community college and paid to tuition. They'll get an associates degree and then transfer to the partner university to complete their bachelor's. It's a great way to save on the first 2 years. Also, I opened a credit union account for my son and me, now he can apply for scholarships with them. Every penny helps.
There ARE options, so talk to the right people. By the way, our local library hosts college night and several universities answer these questions for students. If college is your goal, you can make it happen.
Just like you, my son and I majored in education. He is a freshman, so I have a good ideas about costs for state colleges near me. As others have mentioned, cost is not only tuition, other fees are added. It was an easy decision for us for my son to go to a state college because it was al leas $15,000 - $20,000 less than private school. Thankfully, we have some good state options. Several colleges wanted him to dorm his freshman year, but we applied for an exemption and it was approved because we live less than an hour away from campus.
We purchased a used car to offset dorm and meal cost.
Books are around $600 a semester, plus tuition ($11,000 a year). He received 2 partial scholarships and a small student loan. He's started working partimen at McDonald's and he'll get another partial scholarship.
If you go to a state university near you, there might be additional scholarships and tuition is found online. If you go to a university out-of state, it'll cost more, but less than a private university.
Ask for an appointment with a financial aid counselor or admissions counselor so that you get all the right information for the colleges you are considering.
Some of my son's friends went to a 2-year community college and paid to tuition. They'll get an associates degree and then transfer to the partner university to complete their bachelor's. It's a great way to save on the first 2 years. Also, I opened a credit union account for my son and me, now he can apply for scholarships with them. Every penny helps.
There ARE options, so talk to the right people. By the way, our local library hosts college night and several universities answer these questions for students. If college is your goal, you can make it happen.
Joseph Ford
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Joseph’s Answer
Here is a link which can provide you with good information:
https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college-by-state
Also you should be able to save $$ and get better student loans for state colleges.
https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college-by-state
Also you should be able to save $$ and get better student loans for state colleges.
Diane Gibson
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Frankenmuth, Michigan
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Diane’s Answer
Hi Natalie, what a great profession you are looking to get into! Most of my immediate family are teachers and my son is currently getting his teaching degree. It's a wonderful and rewarding profession to pursue. Assuming you live in Minnesota your tuition is going to be less expensive attending a public, in-state university versus if you look attending a public, out-of-state university like one on Colorado. Most colleges/universities will list their current year tuition schedule on their website (in-state and out-of-state tuition). Keep in mind that you will also have room and board costs to live in a on campus dorm (most universities require freshman to live on campus in a dorm) or paying rent if you reside off campus in an apartment or house as well as the cost of buying books for your classes. Living off campus has additional costs in addition to rent like the cost of utilities/internet, paying for your own groceries and if you have car the cost of gas, etc..... Best of luck to you.
Thank you!
Natalie
Doc Frick
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The average cost of college has increased over the years and has caused people to contemplate how they are going to pay for college and if the increase in cost is worth the return. For example, in 2022-2023, the average cost of college tuition was $12,940 for public four-year, in-state schools and $32,240 for public four-year, out-of-state schools. Don't forget that tuition isn’t the only cost to consider when attending college. Additional college expenses can add up when calculating the total cost of college in 2024.
Thank you, Doc!
Natalie