Generally, the cost of college is associated with tuition, room and board, textbooks, travel to and from home and so forth. Some costs are paid as they occur, but should they be considered part of the cost of college. For example, parents may take their student to visit several campuses. Costs could include travel and lodging, food, and the care of younger siblings. Colleges charge application fees. Lots of students participate in study programs for the SAT and ACT. How many students, and parents, complain about the cost of taking the SAT and ACT. However, students take these tests multiple times and each costs money. How does all this fit into the family budget and the college budget for next year and the rest of college.
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