8 Tips for Budgeting for College Tours

It's normal to feel anxious, stressed or nervous about exam results. Acknowledge your feelings and accept that it's okay to feel this way.

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Compare the costs of different transportation options such as flights, rental cars, buses, or trains.

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If you have friends or family near the colleges you are visiting, consider staying with them instead of paying for a hotel.

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Many colleges offer discounted or free tours, so be sure to check their websites for information.

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Bring snacks and drinks with you on your college tours to avoid having to buy food at expensive campus cafes or restaurants.

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If you need to stay in a hotel, look for affordable options such as budget-friendly chain hotels or hostels.

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If you have a travel rewards credit card, use it to pay for your college tours.

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It can be easy to overspend on college tours, but it's important to stick to your budget.

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8 Tips for Budgeting for College Tours

It's normal to feel anxious, stressed or nervous about exam results. Acknowledge your feelings and accept that it's okay to feel this way.

Plan Ahead

Compare the costs of different transportation options such as flights, rental cars, buses, or trains.

Research Transportation Options

If you have friends or family near the colleges you are visiting, consider staying with them instead of paying for a hotel.

Consider Staying with Friends

Many colleges offer discounted or free tours, so be sure to check their websites for information.

Look for Discounts

Bring snacks and drinks with you on your college tours to avoid having to buy food at expensive campus cafes or restaurants.

Pack Snacks

If you need to stay in a hotel, look for affordable options such as budget-friendly chain hotels or hostels.

Choose Affordable Accommodation

If you have a travel rewards credit card, use it to pay for your college tours.

Use a Travel Rewards Credit Card

It can be easy to overspend on college tours, but it's important to stick to your budget.

Stick to Your Budget

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