03/20/2026
🏀📚 Tournament Time… and Tuition Time!
With the 2026 college basketball tournament heating up, here's a "tuition bracket" reminder of another kind of challenge students face: the rising cost of higher education.
For the 2025–2026 academic year:
🎓 In‑state public universities: $11,950 (up 2.9%)
🌎 Out‑of‑state students: $31,880 (up 3.4%)
🏛️ Private colleges: $45,000 per year (up 4%)*
College is one of the biggest investments a family can make — and just like building a championship team, funding education takes planning, strategy, and a solid game plan.
If you want to help the young scholars in your life reach their full potential, I'm here to assist. đź’¬ Let's talk about smart ways to prepare for future education costs.