Before you start daydreaming about the freedom awaiting you at college, you have to figure out one very important thing: How to pay for it.

Financial aid can be a scary thing to tackle, but confusion isn't a good excuse for ignoring the financial aid process. If you don't apply for financial aid, you're absolutely guaranteed to get nothing.

We've included loads of info in this financial aid issue for both you and your parents.

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