Take Out a Home Equity Loan
This is a good idea for those parents or grandparents who haven’t been able to save money for their kids or grandkids early on. If you simply don’t have the funds for it but you still want to help your loved ones, tapping your home’s equity could turn out great for you or your family. Yes, it is an added loan you’ll be required to pay back, but it should cover at least some of the costs of higher education.
Since it’s more than likely that this is your family’s largest asset, it should be enough, even for room and board, depending on where the young student wants to study.
Still, it’s understandable that not many families would be comfortable doing this, which is why this is a better approach for those who haven’t prepared in advance. For everyone else, if you have a young child then it’s time to consider your options for saving for higher education. Remember, every little helps and setting money aside early will make the process easier in the long run!
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