Public colleges (in-state students): * Tuition and fees increased an average of 6.4 percent * Room and board increased an average of 5.2 percent * Total average cost for 2008/2009 is $18,326 Public colleges (out-of-state students): * Tuition and fees increased an average of 5.2 percent * … [Read more...]
Tax Credits and Deductions for Higher Education
What are the tax credits and deductions relating to higher education? There are two education tax credits--the Hope credit and the Lifetime Learning credit--that provide some relief to families in the midst of financing their children's college education. There is also a federal income tax … [Read more...]