 TITLE: How to Pay for Grad School CONTENT: Start Saving For Grad School as Soon as Possible\n------------------------------------------------\nOn average, 24% of graduate school costs are paid by students' savings or earnings, according to data from student loan provider Sallie Mae. The earlier you begin to save money for graduate school, the better prepared you'll be to foot the bill. As soon as you've made the decision to go to graduate school, start thinking about how you can budget for the costs.\nExamining your current income and expenses will help you identify places where you can cut back on your spending to sock away money for graduate school. Making a budget can help you stay on track to reach your savings goals—plus, it's an essential life skill you'll use long after you earn your degree. END