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How you can still save thousands of dollars on college tuition

Families might assume costs are locked in for the fall. They’re not.
When families succeed in appealing financial aid offers, the average savings is $5,100, according to one analysis.
When families succeed in appealing financial aid offers, the average savings is $5,100, according to one analysis.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images

If you’re a parent of a graduating high school senior, May 1 most likely brought a lot of things into focus — in particular, what those massive bills are going to look like.

Once you commit to a school on “Decision Day” and accept its financial aid offer, the price might seem locked in.

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