What will college really cost me?

Less than you think. The best way to determine what a particular college may really cost is to calculate your estimated net price for that college. The net price is an estimate of the actual cost you and your family need to pay in a year to cover education expenses for you to attend a particular college. It’s the college’s cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible. The net price is usually far lower than the published price.