What information do I need to input into a college planning calculator?

To use a college planning calculator effectively, you typically need to input several pieces of information, such as:

1. The current age of the student
2. The age at which the student plans to start college
3. The number of years the student plans to attend college
4. The estimated cost of attendance for the selected college or colleges
5. The expected inflation rate of college costs over time
6. The amount of savings and investments the student has set aside for college
7. The expected amount of financial aid and scholarships the student may receive
8. The expected interest rate and repayment term for any student loans the student may take out.

Keep in mind that the specific information required may vary depending on the college planning calculator you use.