NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag... College 'sticker prices' have risen dramatically.

Families of college-bound students are often overwhelmed when they look up the “sticker” price of a school in which their child has expressed interest – and for good reason. The annual price tag at ...