The cost of going to college has changed dramatically since many of our parents have gone. Many parents consider starting to save for there children's education as soon as they are born. When evaluating college costs, the first numbers people usually turn to are tuition, room, and board. While the tuition figures listed in most financial aid guides are fairly accurate, the average room and board figures can sometimes be off. There are many expenses …showed first 75 words of 1049 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1049 total…bachelor's degree will earn almost twice as much as somebody with only a high school diploma, and more than two-and-a-half times what is earned by someone who did not finish high school(ETS 1)". Therefore many parents and students are realizing that although college is expensive it is necessary in this day and age. So it is crucial to go to college and get good grades because it will benefit you the rest of your life.