5 ways to save on tuition plus one more

On the front page of MSN is a link to the article on the 5 ways to beat big tuition and they totally left out an obvious one. According to the article, here are 5 ways to save on tuition costs:

1. Look for alternative programs
2. Look for credit transfer agreements so you can start out at a community college
3. Try to do a tuition free program (duh!)
4. Go to school out of the country
5. Opt for distance learning

Um, what about getting an employer that offers tuition assistance. That seems like a really easy way to pay for school and it was not even mentioned. At all. And the last tip - distance learning - it usually costs more than actually going to campus for class. At least in my experiences.