John is a high school senior who wants to pursue a career in computer science. He is trying to calculate his education costs and develop a financial savings plan to achieve his educational and career goals. Which of the following options correctly outlines the process John should follow to calculate his education costs and develop a financial savings plan?
A.
John should first decide on the type of degreeātwo-year, four-year, or graduateāthen research the tuition fees, cost of books, housing, meals, and other living expenses at his chosen institution. He should then calculate his current savings, the expected income, and potential financial aid to develop a savings plan.
B.
John should only rely on financial aid and scholarships to cover his education costs and not worry about developing a savings plan.
C.
John should only consider the tuition fees for his chosen degree and ignore other costs like books, housing, meals, and other living expenses.
D.
John should directly enroll in college without calculating the education costs or developing a financial savings plan.
E.
John should calculate his current savings and expected income and assume that it will be enough to cover his education costs without researching the actual costs.