It’s an Unexpected Cost Matter

Tuition is the number families prepare for. Everything around it is what catches them off guard. In this episode, we walk through the real costs of college that don't always show up on the official bill — from dorm setup and textbooks to travel home, social life, and the daily habits your student brings with them.Drawing on personal experience sending two kids to college, this episode is about closing the gap between the budget families plan and the reality families live.