Before you ever go to college, it is important that you start planning. One of the most important kinds of planning that you can do is financial planning. School is going to be very expensive, and you need to make sure that you are going to be able to afford to go. Meeting with a financial counselor and creating this plan can get you on the right track for a successful future in college. This article is going to discuss 2 reasons to create a college savings plan.

Avoid Student Loans 

One of the best reasons to create a college savings plan is to avoid student loans when you are in college. You will find that student loans add up fast, and some of them are even going to gain interest while you are in school. If you plan on going to school for several years, a lot of interest can be gained during this time. Also, soon after you are done with school, you are going to be required to start making payments. If you pay the minimum amount, you are likely going to end up paying on these loans for many years. Feeling tied down to a loan is not fun, so being able to avoid loans entirely, or at the very least reduce your student loan amounts, is the way to go. A financial planner is going to be able to help you learn to best manage and budget your money, as well as how to start saving your money early, so that you have money to use when you are in college. 

Reduce The Amount Of Time You Have To Work

Working long hours and going to school is often going to be very difficult. You will likely find that your job draws away from your school work, making it harder for you to succeed. However, if you take the time to work out your finances and save for college expenses, you are going to be able to avoid working as much during each semester. This is likely going to involve saving a great deal the summer before you begin college, as well as working each summer of college that you aren't taking classes. Your financial advisor is going to be able to break everything down for you so that you know how much money you have to spend each month after you have paid for classes, books, housing, etc. 

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