CAO 2026: A detailed plan is key to managing college costs

Managing finances is a critical skill that students need to thrive in college, says Michelle O’Hara of MABS

The average cost of a year in college ranges between  €12,162 and €19,479 for students living away from home, according to the latest TUD Cost of Living survey. 

The average cost of a year in college ranges between  €12,162 and €19,479 for students living away from home, according to the latest TUD Cost of Living survey. 

For students living at home, it costs close to €8,000 a year. (Other estimates put that figure at just over €6,000).