Even if you haven t yet started college, there are still things you can do to make college a little less expensive. Many high schools offer AP courses in subjects like English literature and calculus. These courses can help you prepare for college-level work. After you finish an AP course, you can take an exam in that subject. Participate in a career-focused educational program.
Some high schools offer courses that are linked with classes at local technical colleges.
These courses can prepare you for an apprenticeship or for college courses in a particular field. You may be able to receive college credit, too. This can save you time and money and enable you to take more advanced college courses much sooner. So ask your guidance counselor or teacher, or the staff at a local college, whether such career-focused programs exist in your community. To learn more about creative ways to lower the cost of college, check out Educaid s guide to college cost-cutting tips.