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Studying abroad is one of the most formative investments a family can make. The financial side, however, often gets less attention than it deserves. In the most recent academic year, 298,180 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit, a 6 percent increase from the prior year. They spent their semesters across more than 170 destinations worldwide. While those students share many of the same types of enriching experiences, what varies is how prepared their families were financially to give them the opportunity.

Graduation season is one of the most emotionally charged times of the year for families. But beneath the caps, gowns, and celebrations, something happens financially that often goes unexamined: for parents who have been paying college tuition, a recurring expense is about to disappear.

Sending your kid off to college comes with a hefty pricetag. As you begin the college planning process, keep these 5 common mistakes in mind.

Filing Your FAFSA can be confusing, but it needs to be done every school year for every college-aged kid. As you get started, here are 5 steps to follow.