For the second year in a row, Sarah Lawrence College is named the most expensive college in the nation, while NYU edges out The George Washington University to take 2nd in the ranking.

Room and board can be a big expense on top of tuition and is a price that often gets overshadowed by high tuition prices. Take a look at NYU for example, who has the 36th highest tuition but is 2nd in total cost.

College is no cakewalk. It takes a lot of hard work to get that degree and maintain a respectable GPA. The path to graduation may be a rough and rugged road, but with the right attitude you can survive the ride. Follow these tips to help you on your journey.

Textbooks in digital form not only cost less, but are easier to carry around. Another benefit: no waiting in lines at the college bookstore. Digital textbooks can be downloaded right from the Internet.