
Looking for a low-cost college option? Consider learning German. Patrick Finger, a high school senior from Southern California, did just that. He applied to a dozen or so colleges this year, including several state schools. In the end, he chose a less conventional path, opting to perfect his German language skills over the next year and then enroll at the University of Cologne. Tuition at German universities proved irresistible—it's free. "State campuses here can cost as much as $35,000 per year and private colleges more," Finger says. Even with the extra year of study plus living and ... Read More










