If you've finished high school and decided you want to go to college, it is vital that you come up with a plan for how you are going to fund it. Going to college is more expensive than it has ever been in the past, and while it is always going to be a good investment you need to have a solid college education plan in place.

For example, going to college at one of the top colleges can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Most people don't have that kind of money around to pay the fees straight away, so you'll need to look into getting a college loan to help you through the extra financial burden.

Also take a good look around for grants that you may be eligible to receive. Grants don't usually have to be paid back so are highly desirable. There are many different grants offered by different establishments, so it pays to look around. There is never any harm in applying for a grant even if you don't think you'll get it. Putting a bit of effort in here can pay off a lot in the future.

The most important thing about a college education plan is having some idea how you are going to pay the money back. Usually this isn't as hard as it sounds because college loans can be paid off over a long period of time, but it's a good idea to put some thought into what you are going to do once you've finished college education.