When you are preparing for college and creating a budget, do not neglect the high cost of textbooks and supplies. Some consider these costs to be “hidden” as they are not listed in the college brochure or website and are not usually seen until you are actually enrolled in a college course. College-level textbooks can be as much as 150-200+ dollars, and another hidden cost, lab fees can range from 80-200 dollars for some courses.
How do you deal with hidden costs when paying for college? If you have secured federal aid and scholarships, but still need to fill this gap, you can turn to private student loans. Private loans can take as little as one week to apply for and obtain, making them a sure fire way to pay for these hidden costs as they arise.
Before you secure a loan, or dish out the extra cash, however, you should check out ways you can save by buying used books, or by renting your textbooks! Yes, textbook rental has become a hugely popular, and I think is a very eco-friendly, alternative to buying new textbooks. If you are interested in learning more about renting check out: BookRenter.com, or find cheap textbooks on CampusX.com.
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