One of the most expensive purchases that you can make is the investment into education. There are multiple ways that you can explore to gather funding for college. Some of the avenues to consider are: scholarships, financial aid, equity, or aid from family.

With the continuous rise in the cost of higher education, the need for multiple sources of funding has become a priority. In addition to tuition, there is also the cost of housing, books, and other fees to consider.

Check out the newest episode of Wallet Watch, brought to you by MSU Federal Credit Union/OU Credit Union, to help you start thinking about paying for college. If you would like transcripts for this episode or any of our episodes, email us at financialeducation@msufcu.org. Transcripts offer an excellent way to have a copy of the tips and topics we cover in each episode.

Also, we have a raffle! *All you have to do is tag three of your friends under a podcast-related post on any of our Financial 4.0 social media outlets to be entered into the drawing.

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This sweepstake runs from September 4, 2019, through September 17, 2019. The winner will be drawn on September 23, 2019, by the Internal Audit department of MSU Federal Credit Union, whose decisions are final. The winner of the gift card must agree to sign a release form allowing MSU Federal Credit Union to use his/her name for promotional purposes for Financial 4.0 and any future MSUFCU promotional materials.

MSUFCU is not responsible for any damage caused to entrants' mobile device due to participation in the sweepstake. MSUFCU reserves the right to cancel the online component of the contest should it become technically corrupted, and the winner will be chosen from all eligible entries received prior to that time.

Winner understands that prizes may not be substituted or assigned.

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