It’s wonderful to think that, with a little effort and a lot of planning, we’d all be able to save enough money to send our children to the colleges of their choices. The reality, though, is that the cost of attending school continues to steadily outpace savings interest rates, inflation and wage increases. This means that, for many families with a college student, financial aid is a necessity. You can count on FrugalDad.com to help guide you through the financial aid process with information on everything from the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to how colleges determine a student’s financial need.