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Heidi Hamler, an independent college adviser in Napa, has announced 5 considerations that parents and students should know regarding paying for higher education.

Napa, CA - November, 2016 - The cost of getting a college degree has increased exponentially, leaving many students scrambling to come up with the tuition, or opting out of higher education altogether. Heidi Hamler, who offers college consulting in Napa, has announced five things parents and students should consider while researching financial aspects of obtaining a higher education.

#1 - How much are the parents able to contribute, and how will this effect them in the long run?

Parental contributions play a large role in determining which college students may attend, but parents

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