College Is Possible
Does college and everything about higher education seem like a mystery?
You might be asking yourself these questions...
The Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program wants you to know college is possible for EVERYONE!
In fact, to answer some of your questions...
Are you excited about the college adventure? Just remember that your education after high school needs the proper planning and effort. Don''t wait until your senior year to examine your options.
Start now!
College is possible!
How Much Does College Cost?
Are you planning on going to college in-state or out-of-state? Did you know that the average college costs in the 2009-10 academic year for a 4-year in-state public college was $19,388, 4-year out-of-state public college was $30,916, and a 4-year private college was $39,028? To learn more check out the table below.
Source: The College Board Annual Survey of Colleges, 2009
You might be asking yourself these questions...
- Why do I even need to go to college?
- Are there different types of colleges?
- How do I pay for college?
- Do I have to take special classes to get into college?
- Doesn't college just mean going to school for FOUR more years?
The Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program wants you to know college is possible for EVERYONE!
In fact, to answer some of your questions...
- There are many different colleges: public, private, tribal, community, and vocational or technical.
- Going to college introduces you to new ways of thinking, new friends and new challenges.
- There are many ways to pay for college. Most financial aid goes to students who really need money to help them pay for college.
- If you follow the College Preparation Requirements starting in 9th grade you will be right on track to take the classes you need to go to college.
- Average annual earnings for some one with a bachelor's degree is $52,200, compared to $30,400 for some one with a high school diploma.
- In a lifetime, a bachelor´s degree is worth over $2 million.
Are you excited about the college adventure? Just remember that your education after high school needs the proper planning and effort. Don''t wait until your senior year to examine your options.
Start now!
College is possible!
How Much Does College Cost?
Are you planning on going to college in-state or out-of-state? Did you know that the average college costs in the 2009-10 academic year for a 4-year in-state public college was $19,388, 4-year out-of-state public college was $30,916, and a 4-year private college was $39,028? To learn more check out the table below.
| College or University 4-Year Public (in-state) |
4-Year Private | |
| Tuition & Fees | $7,020 | $26,273 |
| Room & Board | $8,193 | $9,363 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,122 | $1,116 |
| Other Expenses | $1,974 | $1,427 |
| Transportation | $1,079 | $849 |
| Total Costs One Year | $19,388 | $39,028 |
Source: The College Board Annual Survey of Colleges, 2009
