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Can You Afford to Go Back to School?

By Jean Chatzky

Sticker Shock

We all know higher education is costly. But in nearly all cases, the sticker price of a school is merely the starting point. Financial aid can make that number drop significantly. Don't rule out schools until you learn whether they're willing to offer financial aid.


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