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Here is an article I came across that details the important role of saving for college. I realize that many of those who are in care may not come into college with a lot of money, but the article still made me think about how it is so important to plan ahead when it comes to your school costs. It is vital to save the grant money you do get. You want to make sure you have enough money for you tuition, tools, books and other costs for school. But, the best plan is to save as much as you can while you are in school so you can use the Passport scholarship, Governor's scholarship, ETV, Worker Retraining or other funding you get for living. The money can go a long way, but you don't want to go wild on your living expenses. Get a cheap phone, take the bus, find a room mate to share your housing costs with. All of the cost cutting steps you make for the quarter will add up and you should be able to avoid taking out a student loan. Remember to see me if you have needs with a bus pass, food, school supplies, or access to common books. Let me know if you want help planning out a budget.