Start Saving

While worthwhile, college is an expensive venture.  The earlier you start saving the better off you'll be when you start thinking about college financing.  

It's never too early, or too late, to start saving and any little bit helps.
You can start saving money anytime by:

• Picking up loose coins and putting them in a piggy bank
  
• Putting a portion of money you earn from working (lawn mowing, working a paper route, babysitting, etc.) or an allowance into a savings account
  
• Saving birthday and holiday money
  
• Having your parents help when they can.  Encourage them to open a 529, tax-free savings account.
  
• Participating in academic contests to win awards and scholarships.  Save the money you win for college.