Nothing affects our young college-age members of society more that just how much their education is costing them. The systems that allow us at such a young age to even be able to take on this debt is a necessary evil. If you don't come from an affluent family who can afford to pay for your college, you will have to borrow the money that the colleges are charging if you want to get that prestigious degree. A degree that you envision will land you a high-paying job and set you in motion for a successful life.

For the Millennials, we've had to learn the hard way how to deal with this. For the newer generations who are on the cusp of adulthood, understanding just how much your education can cost you is critical to you making the best financial decision to secure your future, post-graduation. Just how much debt are you willing to take to graduate from that one "big" school. Can you get the same education for a fraction of the cost and therefor set yourself up for a less-stressful future?