College. Most graduating High School Seniors have picked the school theyll attend this fall. But paying for that education can be a tough lesson in and of itself. Thats this weeks cover story. The price of admission. The average tuition alone at a private university exceeds 33,000 a year. And one years tuition at a Public College is nearly 10,000. And thats not even counting room and board which adds another 10 to 12,000 per year no matter which school you choose. Tuition and fees have gone up faster than health care costs, new homes and overall inflation. College is a mandatory step if you really want to be a success. Andrew cuomo launched a Program Providing Free Public School tuition for middle class families. Just two other states, tennessee and oregon, have similar scholarship twothirds of students get college aid or scholarship thats dont have to be repaid. The average grant is 8,500. But that covers just part of the cost. Student loan debt is rising faster than credit card and a