How much will my child's college education cost?

It depends on whether your child attends a private or state school. According to the College Board, average published tuition and fees for full-time in-state students at public four-year colleges and universities increased 2.9% before adjusting for inflation, rising from $9,145 in 2014-15 to $9,410 in 2015-16. Average published tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year institutions increased 3.6% before adjusting for inflation, rising from $31,283 in 2014-15 to $32,405 in 2015-16. Undergraduates received an average of $14,210 in financial aid in 2014-15, including $8,170 in grants from all sources, $4,800 in federal loans, $1,170 in education tax credits and deductions, and $70 in Federal Work-Study.
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