SCAD indicates room and board is a $14,550 annual expense.  Over four years that is $58,200.   Georgia Southern (Armstrong) lists private single housing at $3,902 per semester; $46,824 over four years. Consider purchasing a home to house your student as a profitable investment and an increase of your net asset value. (1)  As an example, … Continue reading Thoughts on purchasing an investment property as your student goes to college