Takeaways:
- Parents should help their children develop a budget and create an emergency savings fund for - unexpected expenses in college.
- Open conversations about emergencies and when to use the emergency fund are important.
- Having a good relationship with academic advisors can help students navigate course requirements and avoid unnecessary expenses.
- Hidden costs in college include changing catalog requirements, out-of-state tuition, and overlapping course schedules.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview
00:59 - Planning for Emergency Financial Issues
04:23 - Personal Examples from Kayla's College Experience
06:55 - DTS Sponsor
07:30 - School-Related Emergency Expenses
11:36 - Dealing with Waitlisted Classes
13:06 - Plan Your Classes Around Your Career
16:57 - Hidden Savings: Catalog Year and In-State Tuition
18:35 - Hidden Cost: Overlapping Course Times and Alternating Class Offerings
25:40 - Hidden Costs: Published Professors and Merchandise
28:34 - Conclusion and Next Steps

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