Navigating the college tuition gap

College Decision Day may have officially passed on May 1, but for many Georgia families, the celebration is quickly turning into a logistical scramble. While high school seniors have picked their schools, a new survey from College Ave reveals that many parents are feeling a massive "sticker shock" as the first tuition bills loom. Despite nearly all parents (94%) planning to chip in for their child’s education, less than half (44%) actually feel financially ready for that first payment.