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How To Pay for The Private School of Your Kids

Published on 28th January 2016 by Tessa Robinson

There are lots of reasons why you may choose sending your child to a private school. It could be that public schools are not working best for your young one or just a plan that you have had since your child was born. Besides, even studies have shown that students who attend private schools are more likely to excel, not only in their career but wellbeing as well, when compared to students who are sent to public schools.

Regardless of the reason, however, the reality is that going for a private school is usually a big decision. As you more than likely know, private schools tuition is anything but cheap. But that does not mean that it is supposed to be a source of stress for you and your family. There are a couple of tips that you can use to make private school a more viable option when looking to enroll your young one.

In this article, we are going to look at the following surefire ways to do just that. So, let’s get started:

1. Start saving a few years before the day comes

Once you have acquired a home, your next big expense should be your child. Choosing to enrol your child in a private school seems to be one of the most challenging – perhaps even unachievable – goals that any parent can ever have. With proper planning, however, such a goal is possible to achieve.

One of the main factors to consider when it comes to planning for your child’s education is that time is a crucial factor. You want to make sure that you start saving as early as possible while taking into consideration that the annual cost for keeping a child in school keeps rising sharply year in year out. One of the main reasons for this is inflation. The good thing is that there is something you can do about it.

To reduce your financial burden, it’s important to look at factors such as:

  • How old your children are
  • The schools that you like and how much they charge
  • The amount that you will be required to pay and when
  • Whether you plan to fund your child’s whole education or just their basic education levels

But what about the inflation that we mentioned before? What can you do about it? Well, the number thing that you have to be aware of is that cash savings don’t have a huge profit value tied to them. By saving, you are, at the best, hoping to protect your money from inflation with the interest rates.

The reality, however, is that inflation rates are often higher compared to interest rates. What that means is that if your savings period is not within a maximum of three years, you might want to look at an alternative method of ensuring that your money does not lose its value. One of the most effective ways to do that is to take a higher risk such as embarking on investment, as long as the risk involved is not unreasonably high.

If you have a waiting period of five to ten years before you’ll need to enrol your child, investing in funds that have exposure to the stock market can be a good idea. Yes, your cash will be at a higher risk, but the growth potential will also be higher.

2. Borrow money from relatives

Depending on where you stand, it can also be a viable option to get the financing that you need from your relatives. This is especially a good option to consider if the time remaining to the enrolling period is quite minimal. Just be sure to get the borrowing conditions right to avoid ruining your relationship with the ones that you love and would expect to be there for you in times of need.

One of the major upsides of having relatives who can lend you some money to enrol your child in a private school is that some relatives will not charge any interest on the cash. They may, however, expect you to return the money at or before a given date. It’s crucial that you do whatever you can to honour your promise.

3. Get a loan without a credit check

Depending on your credit status, it’s also important to consider loan without a credit check options that don’t require a credit check. This is especially important if you really need the money to enrol your child as soon as possible, yet you have run out of options. With the option to access the money that you need without having to worry about the lengthy process of having your loan approved, you can rest assured that you will have the funding that you need to see your child through school.

Before taking this option, however, it’s important to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions of the loan. You don’t want to take a loan that will get you into trouble later on. Also make sure to take your time when researching to ensure that you are getting the best deal available, as that can save you an unimaginable amount of cash.

To sum it up,

These three tips should make it easier for you to finance your child’s education through a private school. Before making the vitals decision, nonetheless, keep in mind that there are lots of schools and options available when it comes to enrolling your child. It’s almost obvious that you will want your child to have access to the best education that they can, but please avoid making rash decisions or you’ll wish that you can roll back the hands of time later on.

Category: Parents

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