6 game-changing ways to save money on a college education

For many students and families, the rising cost of higher education feels like an insurmountable challenge. Questions like "Which school is the right fit for me?" or "Does prestige carry more weight than expertise?" carry their share of weight, but one question consistently stands out: "How can I save as much money as possible?"

Numbers show the total average student loan debt – including private loan debt – in the U.S. may be as high as $40,681, with the average federal aid borrower owing a whopping $37,853 per person.