Understanding College Savings — Unit test Answers

Kevin is in 8th grade and he wants to attend college. He claims he needs to research how much college will cost for his chosen degree and fill out the FAFSA before he can prepare and save for college. Which statement about his claim is correct?

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Iman has 48 months to save $18,000, the maximum amount he estimates his first year of college will cost. He does not want to depend on interest, and does not consider interest when determining his minimum monthly savings goal. What is the minimum amount he should save per month to achieve his goal?

The table shows the predicted cost of attending an in-state four-year public college 4 years from now. CategoryPredicted Annual Costtuition$9,350room and board$8,630books and fees$1,650transportation$2,140other$1,110Caleb used the table to determine the minimum amount he should save each month to have enough money to pay for his first year of college. He anticipates receiving $4,500 in grants and he will live at home. If he has 4 years to save, and places his money in an interest bearing college savings account, what is the minimum Caleb and his family should save each month?

Carly will be going to college in 3 years. She anticipates that she will need $12,000 to pay for the first year. She currently has $2,900 in a savings account. Without including any interest earned, what is a reasonable estimate of the amount Carly needs to deposit into the savings account per month over the next 3 years to be able to pay for her first year of college?