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Day: August 5, 2026

The $24,000 Miscalculation: Why Picking a College Campus Before a Major Breaks the Family Budget

A mother and her teenage son review college tuition information on a smartphone and paperwork while touring a university campus.

Every college counselor, campus tour guide, and well-meaning family friend will tell you the same thing: visit schools until you find the one that feels right. Follow that advice, and there is a good chance you are financing a $24,000 mistake before your teen sits in a single class. Campus fit is not the problem. […]

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