Money College: Grants and Scholarships 101 -- the best Web resources

Almost everything about beginning the college experience can be stressful and overwhelming. From choosing which college to go to and what to study, to dealing with roommates, to deciding exactly which college movie one's higher learning experience should emulate ("Revenge of the Nerds?" Or perhaps "Animal House"?), there are a seemingly endless series of decisions to make.

Preparing some serious financial plans are the hallmark of beginning any college experience, and figuring out exactly how to pay for college is probably among one of the most important long-term decisions you'll make, with consequences that can follow you well into adult life.

Welcome to adulthood. Won't this be fun? You know it will...