Making cents: Mother’s Day bargains and planning for college costs
It marks the start of a hugely exciting time in their lives, but one that comes with a hefty price tag. According to Dublin Institute of Technology’s Cost of Living Guide 2016/17, the average cost of a year in college is €6,834, and that’s if they are living at home.
If the student has to move to rented accommodation, it rises to €11,064. Multiply that by four years and you can see why parents spend years saving to prepare for their children’s college years.
