It's clear that public schools aren't free after all, so what's a parent on a limited budget to do about it? It's surprising how much parents are expected to spend for each child in school. This is most likely caused by less funding for public schools and simply technological advances and unwillingness for local governments to raise taxes to cater for these expenses, that combined with the fact that we are in the midst of a pandemic so the expenses are at the peak. This guide is designed to assist low-income parents plan their child's financial year without experiencing the headaches and pressures that come with the process.