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College Costs Beyond Tuition | Albany News
College move-in season is here, and families are facing sticker shock—not just from tuition, but from the hidden costs of dorm life. From mini-fridges and bedding to toilet paper and clothes, inflation has made everyday essentials way pricier. Food costs alone have spiked 40-50% since the pandemic, especially for students without kitchens or home-cooked meals. While colleges offer some help, room and board often outweighs tuition as the biggest expense—staying home can slash that cost by two-thirds. Smart moves like hunting for used items and checking health insurance coverage can ease the…
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