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How to Financially Prepare for Post-Secondary Education

  • November 3, 2022
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When it comes to saving for holidays and big-ticket purchases, most people know how to financially work toward their goals. Often, you set money aside in a bank account and watch it grow before withdrawing it to pay for things you want and need.

However, many people find preparing for post-secondary education much more challenging, especially when you don’t know in advance how much you’ll need and how long it will take to save as much as is required for tuition and other related expenses. If you need a helping hand financially preparing for post-secondary education costs in the future, take note of these tips below.

Sign Up for a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) through a provider like CST Spark can provide much-needed funds for families who want their children to attend a post-secondary education facility without worrying about significant student debt.

You can open a plan when your child is young, make contributions over a set period, and watch your money grow as your provider invests it until it’s needed. When your child reaches college age and enrolls in tertiary education, they can withdraw their money for tuition, school supplies, and other related costs.

Identify Your Costs

It can sometimes be challenging to save for post-secondary education when you’re unsure of the costs you’ll likely encounter. Start researching likely expenses in the years leading up to enrollment so that you can have an approximate idea of how much you’ll need to save.

The average yearly tuition fee for full-time Canadian undergraduate students is between $3,359 and $9,328, depending on your province, while it’s not uncommon for dormitories to cost around the same each school year. However, some forms of study cost significantly more than others, so your costs might be much higher or lower than the national average.

Apply for Loans and Grants

An RESP can go a long way toward covering your education costs, but it’s not the only option you have at your disposal. Depending on where you live in Canada, you can apply for federal, provincial, and territorial student grants and loans.

The amount you receive in your loan or grant can depend on where you live, your family’s income, any dependents you have, and how much your expenses are. Loans need to be paid back, while grants don’t.

Open a Savings Account

Even if you have a registered education savings plan in place, an additional savings account can be an excellent idea when you’d prefer not to worry about money while studying. Some people choose to work while attending a school, but it can be a balancing act that causes a great deal of stress.

If you were to open a savings account for yourself or your children to study, you might be able to afford to cover everyday costs like utilities, food, and entertainment without worrying about your debt levels.

Preparing for post-secondary education requires more than working hard in secondary schooling to get the results you need to enroll in the educational facility of your choice. It can also be about ensuring you’re financially prepared to avoid significant stress later. Take note of these savings tips above, and you might enjoy complete financial freedom while working toward your dream career.

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