Graduating without crushing debt is still realistic for most families. It takes a plan, and it helps to start early.

In Part 3 of The Real Cost of College, Michael Hollis, CFP®, principal and financial planner at Tapestry FP, joins Teege Mettille to lay out a practical path. They'll use the "four quarters" approach from Ron Lieber's The Price You Pay for College: split the cost into savings, current income, student contributions and modest borrowing, so no single piece has to carry the whole load.

• A simple way to set a realistic college budget

• What saving about $75 a month from birth can add up to

• How to keep borrowing small and manageable

• A free take-home checklist. No email required.

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Debt-Free College Is Still Possible: A Practical Plan for Families