For many high school seniors, this is the week when they have to decide where they're going to spend the next four years of their lives.

For most students, it won't be as simple as picking the highest ranked college they got accepted to. They've got to evaluate the unique financial aid packages offered by each school, as well as the intangible costs such as travel and local costs of living.

To help you sort out the different pieces of the puzzle, here is a list of some recent and relevant articles.

• The Basics of Federal Financial Aid Programs
• Applying for Financial Aid
• The Basics of Tuition, Room, and Board
• Understanding the Rising Cost of Tuition
• The Montgomery GI Bill: An Alternative to Scholarships
• Keeping Credit Card Offers Out of Your Student's Mailbox
• A Guide to College Planning Professionals

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