This college savings calculator shows how much money you may be able to save for your child's or children's education by the time they are ready to start school. Based on the amount you may save, and the estimated total cost of college, this calculator will help to determine the amount of savings you may have remaining.
With the cost of college projected to increase 6.5% a year, the total cost of sending your child to school is estimated to be about $72,939. After your child graduates from school, you could expect a shortfall of $21,345.
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