Finding the Best College Value; Freshmen Challenges; Aid Refunds

Ever wonder how to determine which colleges will be the best investment? Edmit is a college comparison-shopping resource designed to help families better understand the value of their college investment, with proprietary software that generates a personalized financial-fit score based on a college's affordability, value, and post-graduation earnings. Learn more about our collaboration with Edmit on the show. We're also talking to a communications expert about ways to prepare for the challenges of freshman year. And finally, we're sharing information on financial aid refunds, including what they are and how to best use them.