Part One: Funding your child's university years

Simon Webster is managing director at Facts & Figures Chartered Financial Planners           When considering university education you should ask yourself three questions. 1. What will it cost to send a child to university for a year? Tuition fees £3,290 Accommodation varies by location but say £6,000 Then there is the cost of books and incidentals say £1,000 Food £1,500 Call it £12,000 a year for 3 years. 2. Can I afford it? 3. Before committing a great deal of hard earned cash, make sure your child is both suited and prepared to do the work to justify th...