Worried costs will outgrow your budget long-term

Education costs are one of the hardest expenses to plan for, because there's more hidden cost than what you see upfront.

What to know

1Tuition isn't the whole cost. There are also enrollment fees, supplies, uniforms, activities, field trips, transport and tutoring.
2Most schools raise tuition every year. Ask directly how much it went up last year, and budget for that increase.
3Many schools offer merit scholarships, but you usually have to apply for them alongside enrollment, not request them later.

Ask the school for a full cost breakdown before deciding, not just tuition.
Plan your budget 3 years ahead, and build in the annual tuition increase.
Ask about scholarships at the time of application, not after your child has enrolled.
Compare total cost, not just tuition. Use Manabi's Compare page.

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Worried the budget won't stretch all the way to university

Planning education finances for the long term is hard, but it's doable with the right information.

Worried your child won't adjust

This is the most common worry among parents choosing a school for the first time, and for very good reason.

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