Free money for college

There is no doubt that a college education is a useful tool in the job market…, but it's not going to be cheap.

As the economy continues to struggle, colleges and universities are also feeling the sting from lack of funding. Budget cuts, lack of pay raises and tuition increases have higher education institutions feeling a little penny-pinched, not to mention the financial pressure placed on attending students' shoulders as they struggle to pay for college.

What most students don't know, however, is just how much financial aid is available to them if they just apply. Jennifer Hill, assistant director of Financial Aid encourages students to apply for financial aid even if they don't think they qualify or are not interested in taking out student loans.