More Students Choosing Public Colleges During Financial Downturn

The financial crisis is hitting home as families are being forced to downscale their collegiate plans for their children. Families who have been saving for college for years are being shocked to discover the damage to their child's college fund caused by the recent shocks in the stock market. Some families, who had been planning on out-of-state private institutions, are now being forced to look at more affordable in-state options to manage the cost.