Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Last year, the average family spent $34,000 on college tuition — a sharp 10% increase from the year before. Financial expert Jennifer Fenetti shares strategies for families to control rising costs, including honest conversations about affordability, scholarships, and considering community college. She also warns families about major new student loan repayment rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that could mean higher payments over a longer period.
Last year, the average family spent $34,000 on college tuition — a sharp 10% increase from the year before. Financial expert Jennifer Fenetti shares strategies for families to control rising costs, including honest conversations about affordability, scholarships, and considering community college. She also warns families about major new student loan repayment rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that could mean higher payments over a longer period.
