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College Savings Options

For many, a college education is something they dream of, and with proper planning, it can become a reality.  According to the Federal Reserve the typical amount of education debt in 2018 among those with any outstanding balances was between $20,000 and $24,999.  Ohio residents are slightly above the national average debt ($28,650) at $30,629 […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County

REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu

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5 Questions Parents Should Ask Their School

Whether, your child is planning to attend college, receive technical training or join the military, find out how their school can help. College is still a good investment– over their lifetime workers with a bachelor’s degree earn over one million dollars more than those with only a high school degree. If students do not plan […]

WRITTEN BY: Kristen Corry, Extenstion Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences; Butler County

REVIEWED BY: Terri Worthington, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Geauga County

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SOURCES:

  • Talking to Your Child's School Counselor About College and Career Planning (2015). Ohio Department of Education. Retrieved from http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Family-and-Community-Engagement/Getting-Involved-with-your-Child-s-Learning/Ohio-Resources-for-College-and-Career-Planning

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