College costs higher than ever for this year's incoming freshmen - NECN

College freshmen are getting set to head to campus to begin their education - knowledge that will last a lifetime. Tuition is a big cost, but if students aren't careful with other spending, they could end up stuck with debt for decades to come. Freshman year is full of lessons, and that can include managing money. Those who've been there say to spend and save wisely, but that may seem easier said than done. According to the College Board, the average annual cost of books and supplies reached over $1,100 last year. Personal expenses like laundry hit almost $2,000, and transportation home for breaks reached just over $1,000.